Maintenance Planner III at Westmoreland — NeverHard

Position Summary Working independently, use processes from the company’s Equipment Asset Management (EAM) program and all other available means to develop job plans, schedules and assist with budgeting/forecasting for the equipment/assets under area of responsibility, within the company policies and objectives. Ensure maintenance planning activities are carried out within company policy, customer needs, and statutory requirements of all Canadian regulatory organizations, to include: the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Mine and Environmental Regulations. Supervisor Responsibilities This position may have supervisory responsibilities over other employees. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Carries out regular reviews of equipment hierarchy in the company’s CMMS (JDE) equipment asset management (EAM) system to ensure equipment is set up correctly and hierarchy is maintained. Develops appropriate replacement schedules for all mechanical equipment within the operation and recommends the investigation of cost or other problem areas. Manages lifecycle of major equipment components optimizing component life and managing major component usage. Seek out best value options for multi mine component rebuilds and component sharing. Monitors progress and, with mine site resources, make onsite inspections of maintenance work as required and reviews with mine site management any variances from routines and standards. Oversees the recording of work order statistics, the receiving and distribution of work orders and posting of information on outstanding and completed work orders. Maintains accurate records of maintenance activity performance against established work order routines and recommends revisions and changes where appropriate. Assists the mine site maintenance group with the establishment of appropriate equipment parts lists and advises the material group of the required equipment and materials for each planned job or routine. Assist with mine site supervision in determining the maintenance manpower availability for the upcoming week. Determines the “net capacity” during the development of the weekly schedule. May check the work of less experienced staff. Performs related work as required. Typical Physical Demands Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires constant data input for extended periods of time without leaving the work area. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports. Typical Working Conditions Maintenance office / shop environment with travel out to the active mine site. Assignments may also require travel to vendor sites and/or corporate office. Education and Experience The incumbent will be a high school grad or equivalent and hold a trades ticket or mechanical engineer designation. Minimum 5 years of related work experience which may include supervisory experience. Knowledgeable in computerized maintenance systems. Effectively use computers and other technology applicable to the job. Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Skills/Competencies Communicating in writing in a clear, concise, creative and effective manner. Handling a large amount of work efficiently and effectively. Emphasizing technical resources, applying them effectively, and keeping abreast of the latest developments in new technologies to assess their possible application within the workplace. Effectively adapting to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and sudden or frequent changes in priority in order to accomplish objectives. Demonstrating self-motivation; effective performance is driven from within rather than being conditional on pressure from external factors (eg. boss, peers, subordinates, deadlines, crises). Ensures a high level of productivity through the effective communication of the performance standards required to ensure safe and efficient operations. Capable of developing solutions to complex problems. Ability to sequence and schedule complex inter-related activities. Have the ability to learn quickly and maintain motivation even in the face of inevitable delays, setbacks, policy shifts and schedule changes. Displays a positive, supportive attitude through words and actions. Conducts activities that promote a professional and respectful environment for all employees.