Here we GROW again! NEW positions available to round out the Planning Team working in the Alberta Oil Sands .

Do you like to forecast, prepare schedules and manage workloads?

Are you able to direct services and create efficiencies?

We look forward to welcoming experienced Maintenance Planners, specializing in trax equipment, light vehicle fleet and ancillary equipment, to our Heavy Metal family that are motivated, committed and want to grow with us.

The Planners will be working in safety-sensitive positions on a 14/14 rotation within the necessary mine sites in the Alberta Oil Sands Region in the Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo Region .

Maintenance Planner's primary responsibility is to create and document safety-focused scopes of work to support the maximum reliability and availability of the Heavy Metal fleet. This is done by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of labour, parts and material, and equipment access. Job plans are intended to ensure or extend the life expectancy of equipment, therefore aiding in the total reduction of maintenance cost and increased output of product.

An excellent Maintenance Planner will be:

- Sound in their knowledge of maintenance and workflow processes
- Clear, effective communicators
- Highly motivated and self-driven to do their best work every day
- Experienced, competent and able to problem-solve
- An enthusiastic team player
- Focused on reliability
- Sound in their planning practices (use of data, provision of materials, visiting job sites, prioritizing tasks, work with and clearly communicating plans, making continuous improvements)
- Detail-oriented with the ability to see the big picture, as well as the small details
- Proactive and solution-focused




- Able to accept learning opportunities to continually develop themselves professionally and personally
- A planning professional that strives to provide the highest levels of service and quality of work with Heavy Metal's best interest at the forefront of all tasks

Planners in this position will be expected to work 12 hours per shift on a 14/14 rotation, starting as early as 5:45 am.

Accommodations are provided through shared company housing and the Planners will be responsible to get to Fort McMurray on their own (don't forget the commuter supports!). Transportation from the accommodations to site, return, are also provided.

In pursuing a career with us, you are opening the door to a fulfilling career with a dynamic company that continues to grow and develop. We know that excellent people are the key to the success of our business!

Our Commitment to YOU :

- Competitive wages & benefits - in ADDITION to the annual salary, + 6.5% of gross earnings for hours worked, paid bi-weekly
- Commuter Supports ( $1,000/month ) for eligible individuals traveling to the region for work
- Shared Accommodations
- Transportation from accommodations to site
- Group Benefits (Health, Dental and so much more)
- Matching RRSP or Retention Program
- Safety Bonus Program
- Positive team setting
- Current tooling and equipment
- A work environment dedicated to your safety
- Site specific training
- Safety training
- Advancement opportunities

The Job





- Participate in the creation of Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Build and develop relationships with vendors and internal customers as required to maintain communication and flow of information
- Monitor and maintain forecast tools for major components by managing input of hours and processing component replacement forms
- Generate a weekly report outlining forecasted outages for the next 3, 6, 9, 12 months based on utilization for manager approval
- Develop and document a Bill of Materials per component, per asset to accurately capture the components and associated parts required
- Develop and document time estimates as it relates to preventative maintenance, backlog repairs and outages to optimize resource allocation
- Develop and document complete scopes of work for all maintenance activities
- Work with supply chain personnel to ensure the required parts are ordered, kitted and staged as per planned completion dates.
- Prepare work plans to ensure goals are achievable within the maintenance schedule and evaluate maintenance systems and recommend alternative procedures if needed
- Develop and maintain systems, coordinating with necessary departments and recommend alternative procedures if needed
- Ensure all production assets are documented electronically with BOMs, critical spares identified and preventative maintenance (PM) activities developed for the maintenance team to execute
- Create, revise and maintain planning documents with clear and accurate process instructions which conform to manufacturer specifications and Heavy Metal standards

What We Need From YOU :

- A desire to make a difference and take pride in your work
- A minimum of **3 years

📌 Maintenance Planner (Alberta)
🏢 heavy metal equipment e rentals
📍 Alberta