Maintenance Planner, Mining (Onsite) (Red Deer)

OverviewPosition: Maintenance Planner, Mining (Onsite)Location: Fort McMurray, ABSchedule: Monday to Friday, 5x2 shift, Full‑time, PermanentAs a Maintenance Planner, you will develop and oversee the tactical maintenance plan for all application equipment, ensuring safety, efficiency, and maximum uptime. You will collaborate closely with Maintenance, Production, and external partners to support proactive, cost‑effective maintenance solutions.Responsibilities- Maintenance Planning & Strategy Development (40%)- Develop equipment maintenance strategy and long‑range plan with clear timelines, roles and responsibilities.- Create maintenance schedules for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual inspections and planned maintenance.- Plan, prepare and validate work orders in the CMMS.- Define procedures, drawings, equipment and materials required for planned work.- Revise maintenance work procedures to ensure compliance with codes, standards and vendor requirements.- Maintain and update the maintenance information library and reliability‑centered maintenance scheduling requirements.- Maintenance Execution, Coordination & Field Oversight (25%)- Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisor to execute the maintenance plan, scheduling labour, contractors and material resources.- Conduct plant and field walkdowns to validate maintenance needs and improve work order quality.- Facilitate work order preparation including permits for hot work, confined space, lockout, fire suppression and other controls.- Perform root cause analysis and risk assessments as required.- Provide project management for contractors performing inspections, PMs, repairs and annual programs.- Report on major repair requirements and safety incidents.- Tackle backlogs, changing priorities and equipment downtime using creative problem‑solving.- Continuous Improvement, Reliability & Compliance (15%)- Evaluate job feedback to improve future work planning, execution and reliability.- Recommend procedures and strategies to reduce costs and increase availability.- Control maintenance backlogs and ensure priority work is addressed.- Ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements and best practices (OHS, WHMIS, emissions, vendor standards).- Monitor and report operability impairment and impact statements.- Be conversant with ADT Security and Simplex Fire Alarm system protocols related to maintenance.- Stakeholder Engagement, Communication & Contractor Management (10%)- Collaborate with Production and other partners to identify and resolve maintenance issues.- Participate in prioritisation/scheduling meetings and detailed contract requisition reviews.- Meet with supplier representatives for equipment options, sourcing and supply utilisation.- Ensure parts requisitions, contractor service orders and internal work orders are accurate, visible and current in organisational systems.- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics and service manuals, provide reports and recommend actions.- Financial Management, Leadership & Training (10%)- Assist in annual maintenance budget preparation, monthly cost reviews, forecasting and variance analysis.- Produce repair cost estimates and procurement recommendations.- Train and mentor maintenance staff; support supervisor and planner competency development.- Provide temporary coverage for the Director as required.Qualifications- Post‑secondary education in a related technical field (preferred).- Minimum 4+ years of technical experience in industrial maintenance planning.- Proven planning, scheduling and organisational skills with leadership capability.- Strong technical knowledge of maintenance processes and legislated requirements (WCB, OHS, EPA, WHMIS).- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.- Demonstrated ability to break work into logical, detailed steps and optimise planning activities.- Proven judgement and decision‑making capabilities.- Ability to respond to changing priorities and adjust plans within electronic maintenance tracking systems.- Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with CMMS work order systems.- Robust teamwork and collaborative behaviours.- Credibility and awareness of live plant work constraints and commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.- Preferred: Completion of supervisory or management training and development programmes.Benefits- Competitive salary with an annual performance bonus.- Regional wage allowance and housing allowance (role requires residence in Fort McMurray).- Comprehensive benefits package starting on day one.- Matching pension and employee share purchase plans.- Generous paid vacation that increases with years of service.- Recognition and rewards for top talent and high performance.Equal Employment OpportunityAt Finning we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer and actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Finning is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any point during recruitment, please inform your recruiter.#J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pa0ty