Mechanical Maintenance Planner

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE PLANNER

Activity sector : Pulp and Paper

Wage : $85,000 - $120,000.00

Schedule : Compressed Work Week (9-hour dayshifts, every other Friday off)

YOUR ROLE

The Kruger Kamloops Pulp Mill is looking to hire a full-time Mechanical Maintenance Planner to join our Maintenance team. Reporting to the Planning Superintendent, the successful candidate will plan and schedule for multi trade crews within a multi trade work environment.

YOUR RESPONSABILITIES

üImprove maintenance productivity through effective planning and scheduling of activities and resources;

üFocus on continuous improvement;

üImplement excellent planning and scheduling practices for preventative / predictive, routine and planned outage maintenance work;

üPlanning work orders;

üIdentifying safety and environmental requirements;

üEstablish work methods;

üIdentify resource requirements;

üEstimate the cost of jobs;

üCheck availability of workforce and materials refurbishment planning ;

üProvide vacation coverage for Mechanical Supervisors;

üProvide weekend support on rotation (approximately four times per year);

üOther duties as reasonably assigned.

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES

üDetail oriented with proven organization skills;

üDemonstrated leadership abilities along with excellent communication skills;

üAbility to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks;

üWorking knowledge of budget and accountability processes;

üTeam player who is able to maintain effective working relationships with other personnel including trades, peers, superiors, vendors, etc.;

üCommitted to best practices in health, safety, and environmental management;

üSelf -motivated, open-minded and results oriented;

üProficient with computers and computerized maintenance systems (SAP).

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

üPossess an Interprovincial Red Seal Certification in a mechanical trade or a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering;

üProficient with computers including experience in working with a computerized maintenance system (SAP);

üPrevious experience planning and scheduling within a multi trade work environment is considered an asset;

üA dual ticket is considered an asset.

WHY WORK AT KRUGER?

At Kruger, we believe in giving our employees the space to grow in a dynamic and stimulating environment, to encourage their development, and to enrich their professional lives. That's why many of our employees have been with us for a long time.

At Kruger, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, not just because it is the right thing to do but because differences make us stronger and we benefit from this as a business. Our inclusive culture requires all employees to be open-minded and welcoming of people with diverse backgrounds, preferences, needs and thoughts. Through our shared commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, we create a great place to work, one that is able to attract the best people, build stronger teams, communicate better, innovate more and achieve the best results.

When you work at Kruger, you can count on a wide range of benefits such as competitive group insurance, registered pension plans and continuing education programs. In addition to finding a stimulating work environment that offers many opportunities for growth, you'll have the chance to work for a company that truly cares about its employees.

Are you interested in joining the team? Submit your cover letter and resume at