Maintenance Planner
Mill Operations
Date Posted: December 16, 2023
Job Location: Hinton
Job Type: Coop
Start: Immediately
Company: West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Website: www.westfraser.com
Address: 99 West River Road, Hinton, Alberta, Canada T7V 1Y7
Job Description
West Fraser is a leading forest products company in
North America. Our goals are straightforward – leadership
through profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in
people, and strength in products. Our Hinton Wood
Products Division is seeking individuals with strong
technical, leadership, planning, organization, and interpersonal
skills to fill the following position:
MAINTENANCE
PLANNER
This position is responsible for planning and scheduling the
execution of maintenance work. It requires a high level of
technical knowledge and strong organizational and interpersonal
skills.
Key responsibilities
include:
- Estimate work orders for material, workforce, tools, and
equipment requirements. - Work with Procurement to acquire the Parts needed for
preventative and corrective maintenance work orders. - Creates Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Repair job
plans. - Revise Preventative Maintenance and Corrective Repair job plans
based on feedback during execution. - Lead the Planning and Scheduling Weekly meeting.
- Manage the maintenance backlog by leading review meetings,
reviewing new work orders to ensure enough information to proceed
with planning, working with the Maintenance Superintendent to
prioritize the backlog, and reporting Key Performance Indicators to
drive process improvement. - Coordinating contract services for weekly routine work.
- Coordinate scheduled jobs into weekly schedules according to
workforce, materials, tools, and equipment. - Distribute the weekly schedule and work packages for all
scheduled jobs to the maintenance supervisor. - Close out work orders from the previous weeks’ activities and
create follow-up work orders. - Update Equipment, files, and Bills of materials as
required.
Our ideal candidate would have:
- A valid journeyman trade certificate or bachelor’s in applied
science/Engineering - 5 to 7 years of experience in a Sawmill 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 - Good organizational and project management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building
skills - The desire to progress, learn, grow, and succeed
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 Wood Products offers a
stable, rewarding career. Hinton Wood Products also offers an
attractive relocation package.
Location Summary:
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.
Relocation assistance is available.
Our region is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with exciting
activities from skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing,
hunting, and ATVs. Hinton features a full-service acute care
hospital, major retail and restaurant chains, community parks and
pools, and educational institutions for preschool through
post-secondary. To learn more, visit the Town of Hinton Web site:
www.town.hinton.ab.ca.
Interested applicants should apply online by sending their
resume, cover letter, and transcripts/proof of qualifications in
confidence.
West Fraser believes inclusive and diverse teams build a
more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company
overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that
reflect the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not
discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race,
gender, national origin, or any other protected legal
characteristic.
Apply now at https://www.westfraser.com/careers and
discover more about our current
opportunities!
Internal Applicants, click here: https://t11.ultipro.ca. 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