Maintenance Planner

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers.

West Fraser High Prairie, AB division is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Planner.

You'll Do:

• Estimate material, manpower, tool, and equipment needs for work orders.
• Develop and revise job plans for maintenance tasks.
• Lead daily and weekly planning and scheduling team meetings.
• Conduct weekly maintenance meetings with the operations group.
• Manage maintenance backlog, prioritize tasks, and report KPIs for improvement.
• Work with Predictive Maintenance Technicians to incorporate potential issues into the schedule.
• Coordinate contract services for routine and shutdown work.
• Schedule jobs weekly, considering resource availability.
• Distribute the weekly schedule along with work packages to the maintenance supervisor.
• Communicate daily with the maintenance lead team on issues and repetitive problems.
• Work with Procurement for timely part orders and staging.
• Manage in-house repairs, including status, backlog, and returns to stock.
• Review daily downtime reports and track mill problem areas.
• Participate in root cause analysis activities to address failures.
• Close out work orders and create follow-up work orders.
• Input weekly and monthly KPIs into Timber.
• Update equipment, files, and bills of materials as needed.
• Contribute to special projects and perform assigned duties.

You have:

• A valid trade certificate or Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science or Engineering.
• Preferred 3 to 5 years of experience in a sawmill or heavy industrial setting.
• Strong leadership, planning, budgeting, and problem-solving skills. Consistently shows a strong commitment to safety, actively promoting its importance.
• Knowledge of computer software and applications, with preference given to candidates with Maximo and Microsoft Suite experience.
• Great organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills.
• A desire to progress, learn, grow, and succeed.
• Embody the West Fraser values of integrity, humility, teamwork, frugality, innovation, competitiveness, and respect.

Compensation Package:

• The salary range for this position may vary depending on experience, education, and location.
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

Your Workplace Location:

High Prairie is a town in northern Alberta, Canada, within Big Lakes County, home to about 2,500 residents. Due to its proximity to the western shores of Lesser Slave Lake, High Prairie has a thriving tourism industry, particularly in the warmer summer months.

About Us:

We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.

What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you'll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

Diversity:  

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability:

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional buildi