- 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 21⁄2 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:
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.
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Maintenance Planner - Hinton, Canada - West Fraser
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: