Maint & Ops Planner

Emera Energy•Brooklyn, NS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Maintenance and Operations Planner. Reporting to the Assistant Plant Manager, you will be responsible for supporting weekly workflow and ongoing outage planning, using established work management systems.

Requirements

Strong mechanical expertise in troubleshooting and problem solving.
Experience with a computerized maintenance management system is essential.
Experienced in the use of the MS Office suite.
Demonstrated experience building partnerships across and between functional groups.
Energetic self-starter who actively participates as a team player.
Good planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and work independently.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
Exceptional communication/facilitation skills and a strong customer focus.
Willingness to learn and adapt to a challenging environment.

Nice To Haves

Recognized trade certification, Power Engineer certification, Mechanical Engineering Technologist designation, or possess an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Background in skilled maintenance or operations roles involving the maintenance of heavy industrial equipment within a modern power generation facility or similar industrial environment.
Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning and scheduling.
Prior planning or supervisory experience.
Project management experience managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting weekly workflow and outage planning. This will include scoping work, developing technical work packages, coordinating operational items, and contractor planning.
Maintain aspects of the preventative maintenance system which includes updating, scheduling, issuing work orders and check sheets, and tracking and reporting on completion.
Assist in creating and maintaining annual shutdown schedules using MS Project and assist in incorporating shutdown schedules into the overall Plant schedule of outages. This will include issuing work packages to crews, generating update reports.
Responsible for procuring material based on scoped work. This will include entering purchase requisitions for parts and maintaining work order status updates, as well as locating/picking inventory parts from the warehouse.
Attend and host planning meetings.
Provide support for programs that are required to plan and execute operational and capital project work.
Manage warehouse inventory, ensuring accurate inventory records are maintained. Improvements to our on-site warehouse are encouraged – e.g. optimizing/additional storage and office space.
Responsible for duties that may be delegated from the Maintenance or Operations Manager as required.
Responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers, by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan
24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue
Access to a free on-site fitness centre
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Parental leave top-up plan
Wellness benefits
Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies
Focus on employee development
Available sponsored education programs
Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work
Mentoring opportunities
Fundraising-matching & volunteer programs
Various committees and employee resource groups
Scholarships for children of employees
Short-term incentive plan
Defined Contribution Pension Plan