Maintenance Planner

Mill Operations

Date Posted: February 08, 2023

Job Location: Hinton

Job Type: Coop

Start: Immediately

Company: West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.

Website: www.westfraser.com

Address: 760 Switzer Drive, Hinton, Alberta, Canada T7V 1V7

Job Description

West Fraser is a leading forest products company in
North America. Recognized for the ninth time as one of
Canada’s Top 100 Employers, we continue to grow. Our goals are
straightforward – excellence in people, responsibility in
communities in which we live, challenge, and growth.

Our Hinton Pulp Division is seeking individuals
with strong technical, leadership, planning, organization and
interpersonal skills to fill the following position: 

MAINTENANCE
PLANNER

Reporting to the Planning Superintendent, the primary
responsibility of the Maintenance Planner is to optimize the use of
the Maintenance work force through Estimation, Planning,
Scheduling, Coordination of Preventative and Corrective Maintenance
work within the facility. To be successful in this role requires
great organizational skills, alignment in company values, a
collaborative leadership style and a personal commitment to
safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Estimate work orders for material, manpower, tools and
  equipment requirements.
• Create and revise Job Plans for corrective and preventative
  maintenance work.
• Lead the daily and weekly Planning and Scheduling Work Team
  update meetings.
• Manage the work order backlog by conducting regular reviews of
  the backlog with the Planning and Scheduling Work Team to ensure
  accuracy.
• Work with the Operations Superintendents to prioritize the
  backlog and reporting of Key Performance Indicators to drive
  process improvement.
• Coordinating contract services for weekly routine and shutdown
  work.
• Coordinate scheduled jobs into weekly schedules according to
  manpower, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Generate and distribute the weekly schedule along with work
  packages for all scheduled jobs to the maintenance supervisor.

Our ideal candidate would have:

• A valid trade certificate or bachelor’s degree in Applied
  Science/Engineering
• • Experience in Pipe Fitting and Welding of Pressure Equipment
    would be an asset.
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in either a pulp mill or heavy
  industrial setting is preferred
• Strong leadership, planning, budgeting, and problem-solving
  skills
• Knowledge of computer software and applications, with a
  preference given to a candidate with Maximo and MS Project
  experience.
• Great organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team building
  skills.
• The desire to progress, learn, grow, and succeed.
• Embody the West Fraser values of integrity, humility, teamwork,
  frugality, innovation, competitiveness, and respect.

Our employees drive our success.  We believe in providing
opportunities for growth and advancement and are looking for
someone who wants to build their career in our company. In addition
to competitive wages and benefits, Hinton Pulp offers a stable,
rewarding career. Hinton Pulp also offers an attractive relocation
package.

We are located in Hinton, Alberta, 20 minutes east of Jasper
National Park, and 2½ hours west of Edmonton.   Hinton,
set amidst the stunning scenery of the Alberta Rockies, is a modern
community of 10,000 offering terrific lifestyles for individuals
and families. 

Our region is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with exciting
activities from skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing,
hunting, and ATV’s.  Hinton features a full-service acute care
hospital, major retail and restaurant chains, community parks and
pools, educational institutions for pre-school through
post-secondary.  To learn more, visit the Town of Hinton Web
site: www.hinton.ca.

Interested applicants should apply online by sending their
resume, cover letter, and transcripts/proof of qualifications in
confidence. To apply, click on our job ad at
www.westfraser.com/jobs and then click “apply now” at the top of
the page.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more
vibrant workforce, safer operations and a stronger company overall.
We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are
reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not
discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of
race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal
characteristic.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those
selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone enquiries
please.

Job Conditions

• Minimum experience: 0 to 1 year
• Minimum educational level: Grade 12 or Equivalent
• Language: English

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