Maintenance Planners

Job Title: Maintenance Planners 
Location: Ontario locations 
Schedule: Full-time; 12-hour days, 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, unless otherwise specified.  
Accommodation: Camp accommodation with a private bathroom or fully furnished accommodation with a private bathroom.
Flights Paid: The company covers flights at the start and end of a 14-day shift for remote site work.  
Meals: Provided when in camp - Meal allowance provided when not in camp
Tools Provided: Necessary tools and software access will be provided.  

About Us:

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment service and repair company that partners with resource-based industries, including construction, forestry, mining, and oil and gas sectors throughout Western Canada. Established in 2017, we’ve grown from a single-truck operation to a team of over 180 employees and a fleet of over 55 service trucks, providing 24/7, 365-day support. We are proud of the customer relationships we continue to build and expect all employees to become familiar with Big Country's products and services.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Maintenance Planners to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will manage the maintenance planning process for a wide range of heavy mining and construction equipment, ensuring equipment is properly maintained and operationally ready. This role will provide superior customer service as a representative for Big Country.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed maintenance plans for fixed and mobile heavy mining and construction equipment, focusing on preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure operational readiness.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), SAP, or similar to plan, schedule, and optimize maintenance activities, ensuring alignment with operational needs and minimizing disruptions.
• Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance supervisors, and technicians to ensure the timely documentation and completion of planned maintenance tasks.
• Monitor equipment performance and analyze maintenance records to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with other departments to minimize operational impacts, including managing scheduled shutdowns.
• Prepare and distribute weekly asset maintenance schedules, and ensure all necessary resources, including labour, tools, and parts, are available in advance.
• Maintain accurate equipment history records, including component tracking and work order management.
• Work with Reliability Engineers, Supervisors, and Technicians to implement continuous-improvement initiatives that enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all local, provincial, and federal safety and environmental regulations throughout maintenance activities.
• Assist the planning team in developing and refining Bills of Materials (BOMs) for routine and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Support procurement efforts by ensuring materials are sourced efficiently and work closely with warehouse and purchasing personnel.
• Become familiar with Big Country's products and services to provide information upon customer request.
• Other duties within the scope of work as assigned.
• Vacation coverage for the same or a similar role when required (vacation coverage, etc.).

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a maintenance planning role, preferably in the mining or heavy equipment industries.
• Extensive experience with heavy equipment maintenance, particularly with Caterpillar equipment, will be considered an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of CMMS (SAP, JDE) software for maintenance scheduling.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various departments and teams.
• Experience working in a multicultural and diverse environment is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word. Experience with MS Project is a plus.
• Trade certification or equivalent experience in maintenance practices is considered an asset but not required.

All Successful Candidates Must:

• Be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Provide a minimum of 2 direct supervisor references.
• Pass a Criminal Record check.
• Legally able to work in Canada.
• Provide a