Maintenance Planner

Company:  West Fraser
Location: Ballentine
Closing Date: 03/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description


The primary responsibility of this position is for planning, scheduling and coordinating all plannable maintenance work performed on the worksite, in addition to keeping proper maintenance records and files essential to meaningful analysis and reporting of maintenance related matters.  

Here’s What You’ll Do:

Daily review maintenance time sheets and compare completed work orders and PMs to time sheets, making sure numbers and time match, and reschedule any work orders and PMs not completed

Review work orders for any parts that need ordering 

Review completed PMs and make sure that appropriate work orders are written 

Write any work orders as needed 

Plan and schedule maintenance work orders and PMs daily in order of highest priority, prioritizing any safety work order that proposes an immediate safety hazard

Make sure parts are in stock for any scheduled work

Create purchase requisitions and order part numbers for non-stock items

Update BOM list bi-weekly 

Track problem areas in the mill by reviewing function locations that have repetitive work orders 

Track cylinder, electric motor and pump failures through open work orders to completion  

Schedule outside contractors for maintenance or repair services as needed

Attend and participate in safety meetings

Communicate daily with Maintenance Supervisor concerning maintenance issues and any repetitive problems

Review all downtime reports daily 

Participate in RCFA team activities to identify and implement solutions to failures 

Interface with Predictive Maintenance Technicians daily to ensure all equipment condition monitoring data indicating potential problems is incorporated into planned maintenance and failures are prevented 

Track problem areas in the mill by reviewing function locations that have repetitive works orders written

Maintenance Clerk backup as needed to include completing PMs and work orders, printing PMs, completing maintenance time and payroll

Learn to print safety work order reports, PM reports, and failure and cost reports 

Help refine PMs as needed

Special projects and other duties as assigned

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Minimum 5 years Maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment 

CMMS experience 

High School Diploma or equivalent 

Microsoft Office experience

2+ years Maintenance Planner experience including responsibility for planning daily maintenance and scheduled outages preferred 

Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across different levels at the mills

 

What will make you stand out:

Experience in wood products/lumber industry

10+ years millwright experience preferred

Strong analytical skills 

Logical reasoning

Project management

Teamwork

Exceptional written and verbal skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving skills 

Experience with managing multiple project

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively on all levels

Flexibility and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment 

 

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

On-the-job training

A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within

Medical

Dental

Vision 

401k with company matching & retirement contribution

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Invitation to Apply:

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser:

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)

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