Maintenance Planner

• Receive a highly competitive salary of $115k/yr + relocation assistance for the right candidate!
• Enjoy a great benefits package that includes health and dental, a pension plan, growth opportunities, and training!
• Great opportunity to join a state-of-the-art organization!

About the Organization

Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. opened in 1985 and built a terminal to improve Canada’s ability to export grain and oilseeds. We now offer the best route for Canadian grain bound for Asian and mid-east markets. With an annual export capacity of over 6.25 million tonnes, we offer the highest throughput of any grain-cleaning elevator in Canada.

Our state-of-the-art terminal cleans grain as fast as it can be unloaded from rail cars, in excess of 13 cars per hour. With eight shipping bins and three tower-mounted loading spouts, we are able to load up to 4,000 tonnes of wheat or barley per hour.

Living in Prince Rupert

Can you imagine finishing a day at work with a relaxing game of golf? Maybe you would prefer to be out on the water kayaking or fishing? If this appeals to you then Prince Rupert is the perfect place to establish a new career and lifestyle.

This friendly community of 12,000, with its small-town aesthetic charm, cosmopolitan culture, municipal amenities and diverse population, is ideally situated on BC’s picturesque North Coast. Not far from the Haida Gwaii and Ketchikan, Alaska, Prince Rupert is accessible year-round by air, rail, cruise ship, ferry or by road.

Set against a visually stunning backdrop where the mountains meet the sea, Prince Rupert offers a unique and exciting wilderness experience. With enough activities and attractions to please any outdoor enthusiast, Prince Rupert also boasts superb museums and a thriving performing arts community.

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Maintenance Planner to join our team in Prince Rupert, BC on a full-time basis.

Your more typical responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Support all EH&S procedures and policies
• Prepare work packages for planned maintenance activities including preventative maintenance schedules and routes to minimize the least amount of downtime required
• Supervise stores department including the ordering, receiving, and inventory management including reorders and maximum levels of spare parts to assist maintenance activities
• Conduct an annual review of vendors, pricing, and overall performance
• Responsible for doing life cycle cost analysis and making recommendations of options for wear items (bucket, liners, filter bags, etc.)
• Communicate with peers regarding best practices & procedures in their facilities
• Coordinate the transportation and the rebuilding of spare equipment through external suppliers
• Responsible for the organization of drawings, vendor catalogs, and manuals
• Collect drawings, manuals, and other documents to assist contractors and maintenance repairs or modifications
• Work with maintenance and operations department to coordinate plant maintenance and shutdowns to attain all essential schedules
• Submit engineering drawings for any further required revisions or upgrades
• Assists with engineering for spare parts preparation and PM lists for new equipment
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance department for all on-site maintenance activities
• Plan and arrange activities related to equipment maintenance to enhance equipment and plant accessibility, and competence supporting site production supplies
• Participate in daily and weekly maintenance planning meetings
• Execute MPI techniques to improve overall maintenance and plant efficiency
• Support department’s compliance with any Lean Manufacturing goals and objectives

In order to qualify for this position, you must have a degree in mechanical engineering, along with 5 years of experience. 

As the ideal candidate for this role, you should have a high degree of troubleshooting experience and possess a superior technical background, coupled with a desire to continue to work in an industrial maintenance setting. You must also be comfortable working independently, but also as part of a team. 

Please note that occasional weekend work is required. You will also be required to complete pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol testing, and possessing a valid Driver's License is a must. 

About the Benefits

As recognition for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a competitive salary of $115k/yr. You'll also be entitled to a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and assisted out-of-town medical benefits 
• Pension plan
• Life insurance 
• On-the-job training provided with additional on-site training as required
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidates

When you join Prince Rupert Grain, you're joining a team that takes pride in their work while contributing to a collaborative environment.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to advance your career with an industry leader - Apply Now!