Maintenance Planner

EllisDon • Thunder Bay, ON

16d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety. EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. You, as a Maintenance Planner, will: Develop maintenance plans and set maintenance schedules in support of Maintenance and Engineering Teams requirements and available capacity. Manage the CMMS with regards to the timely completion of workorders (PPMS, Demand Tasks, etc.), Asset Management, and the scheduling of tasks. Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors to perform required services. Review all contractor and internal service reports and provide relevant feedback to Plant Operations team. Assist in approval of quotes and recommended services Meets with vendors and procurement team on a regular basis to review contract deliverables Coordinate with client for approval on all planned works Expedite and complete routine past due work orders follow up to support the Maintenance schedule Generate work orders using CMMS Develop and execute improvements to focus on inventory reduction and material shortages Be responsible for gathering and reporting established planning metrics in support of the overall Facilities metrics. Exercises initiative and independent judgment in adapting and applying procedures to address day-to-day activities Have regular interactions with functional department staff heads and other internal stakeholders, as well as external relationships with suppliers, customers and other EllisDon employees as required Consults with manager when making decisions regarding complex or unusual circumstances

Requirements

• You have a post-Secondary Education in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain or related field
• You have working knowledge of CMMS
• 2+ years of experience in a Maintenance planning role within large facilities
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, Access, etc.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and principles and working knowledge of Maintenance management preferred
• Ability to multi-task under pressure in a high-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail
• Eligible to obtain Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• An APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), SCMP designation, or similar designation is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and principles and working knowledge of Maintenance management preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance plans and set maintenance schedules in support of Maintenance and Engineering Teams requirements and available capacity.
• Manage the CMMS with regards to the timely completion of workorders (PPMS, Demand Tasks, etc.), Asset Management, and the scheduling of tasks.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors to perform required services.
• Review all contractor and internal service reports and provide relevant feedback to Plant Operations team.
• Assist in approval of quotes and recommended services
• Meets with vendors and procurement team on a regular basis to review contract deliverables
• Coordinate with client for approval on all planned works
• Expedite and complete routine past due work orders follow up to support the Maintenance schedule
• Generate work orders using CMMS
• Develop and execute improvements to focus on inventory reduction and material shortages
• Be responsible for gathering and reporting established planning metrics in support of the overall Facilities metrics.
• Exercises initiative and independent judgment in adapting and applying procedures to address day-to-day activities
• Have regular interactions with functional department staff heads and other internal stakeholders, as well as external relationships with suppliers, customers and other EllisDon employees as required
• Consults with manager when making decisions regarding complex or unusual circumstances

Benefits

• EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees