Adviser, Maintenance Planning

Rio Tinto•Kitimat, BC

1d•CA$90,560 - CA$135,840•Onsite

About The Position

Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development. This permanent, full-time role is based in Kitimat, BC. We are looking for two Maintenance Planners to ensure all weekly maintenance activities are planned and scheduled to ensure the efficiency of the maintenance crew and the reliability of the equipment in your respective area. The key to success in this position will be the individual’s ability to manage multiple resources/requests, exercise sound decision-making and deliver planned work to the committed timeframes. This role is a great opportunity for an organized and curious individual to progress their career in a large-scale maintenance environment. They will get the opportunity to work on the six-week planning process in their area. While we don’t offer fly-in-fly-out arrangements, we do offer relocation assistance, to help you settle in and thrive. Join us and become an integral part of our vibrant community. Located on British Columbia, Canada's northwest coast, Kitimat is a welcoming, family‑friendly community set between the mountains and the sea. Known for its strong local economy, modern amenities, short commutes, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, it’s an ideal place to build both a career and a life. Reporting to the Asset Management Superintendent and working in a collaborative community within the Asset Management Department, you will be working Monday to Friday.

Requirements

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
A related qualification, such as engineering, technology, trade, and/or a Maintenance Planning designation
Experience using computerized maintenance management software (i.e. SAP, Maximo, etc.)
Experience in Maintenance Planning or Scheduling in a mining/manufacturing or related maintenance setting
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office products such as Excel and Word
Someone who works well with others, communicates clearly, leads conversations with confidence, and brings a thoughtful, organized approach to problem-solving

Responsibilities

Ensuring safety needs are given a top priority in work planning and how you approach your work
Improving productivity of people, equipment, and work quality by eliminating potential delays and obstacles to efficient work execution
Be responsible for maintenance work by producing quality maintenance plans that fit into the six-week planning process, which are practical, with all the resources identified with accurate estimates and all necessary materials
Providing KPI data showing maintenance performance of your department
Recommending system and design changes to improve planning processes
Leading follow-up meetings to capture learnings from the workforce to capture improvements in plant and procedures
Applying shutdown management best practices
Scheduling shipping of repairable items and track them until they return to site.
Tracking long lead time parts orders where applicable.