Planner, Maintenance

Job Category : Trades

Location : McArthur River

Work Contract : Reg Full-Time (K1)

At Cameco we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we embrace, encourage and support workplace inclusion and diversity.

New ideas, perspectives, experiences, and expertise make Cameco stronger. We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we operate in.

Our vision is to create a culture where inclusion is the goal, and a diverse and representative workforce is our measure of success.

Cameco is committed to providing an inclusive selection process, free from systemic barriers. support employment equity and encourage all members of underrepresented groups (, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups / visible minorities) to voluntarily disclose.

Cameco welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.

About Us

McArthur River, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s largest high-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at McArthur River is used for nuclear fuel products, which utilities around the world rely on to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power.

Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to energize a clean-air world.

The Role

As a member of the maintenance planning team, reporting to the senior planner, you will be committed towards helping McArther River reach reliability excellence.

You will build relationships and work closely with maintenance supervisors and trades personnel, focusing on a culture of learning, continuous improvement, and digital transformation.

In this role, you will :

• Generate and coordinate weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual schedules
• Generate and coordinate site shutdowns
• Develop complete work order packages, manage material, labour availability and delivery
• Develop repair plans, optimize maintenance plans to improve maintenance activities
• Maximize equipment availability and maintenance worker efficiency
• Contribute to asset reliability through various continual improvement efforts
• Create and modify work plans to ensure preventive and predictive maintenance efficiencies
• Be responsible for backlog management, reporting and follow up
• Assist with bills of materials and equipment data, preparing reports and scheduling support
• Facilitate daily and weekly schedule meetings

Required :

• Valid Saskatchewan or interprovincial journeyperson trade certificate as an Industrial Mechanic or Mechanical Technologist Diploma
• A minimum of five years maintenance scheduling and planning experience in a mine setting
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills, working with various levels in the organization.
• Experience with SAP
• Work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.

Recommended :

• Previous maintenance planning, coordinating and / or scheduling experience.
• Previous lead hand / supervisor experience
• Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) certification, CMRP designation or equivalent
• Knowledge of asset management, reliability, and maintenance execution best practices
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodology, such as LEAN, and / or Six Sigma training
• Experience in an operating underground mining facility

Conditions of Employment :

• Pre-employment substance test
• Trade verification

Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes :

• Competitive compensation program with base and variable pay
• Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account
• Fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• RRSP and RPP matching program
• Career development opportunities

Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups.

We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.

Req ID # : 40102

Posted : July 9, 2024

Posting end date : July 30, 2024

Salary Range : $98,930 - $123,660

Safety Sensitive Site

Preference will be given to Residents of Saskatchewan’s North (RSN).

The physical and psychological safety of our employee’s is a top priority at Cameco. We invite candidates to voluntarily disclose accommodation requirements, if contacted in relation to a job opportunity.

Information received will be addressed confidentially and Cameco’s Workplace Inclusion and Accommodation Program document is available upon request.

Successful candidates for all positions that will work at Safety Sensitive Sites or Safety Sensitive Positions must take and pass a Substance Test, which includes marijuana, as a condition of employment.

Marijuana remains in a user’s system for about 30 days, so applicants who recently used marijuana recreationally should not expect to pass a substance test.