Maintenance Planner
Mill Operations
Date Posted: December 20, 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 eleventh 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 Maintenance 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 Pipefitting and Welding of Pressure Equipment is
required - 3 to 5 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