Posted 17 days ago
Electrical Maintenance Planner
@ Big Country Equipment Repair
British Columbia
Overview
Big Country Equipment Repair is hiring an Electrical Maintenance Planner for a fixed plant mill/mine site in southern B.C. The role builds and maintains the electrical maintenance plan, work procedures and bills of materials, and supports the SAP S/4HANA CMMS rollout. Schedule is 14 days on, 14 off, 12-hour days, with salary of $130,000 to $140,000 and camp accommodation with flights paid.
Responsibilities:
- Develop electrical job procedures, bills of materials and labour estimates
- Plan electrical isolation, LOTO and statutory inspection intervals
- Prepare labour and contractor plans for downtime and breakdowns
- Support SAP S/4HANA CMMS implementation for the customer
- Coordinate with mill operations and reliability teams
Requirements summary:
- Journeyperson Electrician certification, Red Seal preferred
- 3 to 5 years electrical planning in fixed plant or mine
- 3+ years hands-on electrical maintenance in mining
- Expert CMMS experience, SAP S/4HANA preferred
- Knowledge of PLC/DCS, motor controls, VFDs and networking
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyperson Electrician, Red Seal, CSA M421 |
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Full company description
Big Country Equipment Repair Ltd. (BCER), established in Kamloops, B.C., in 2017, is a family-owned company delivering top-tier service with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction. With over 100 skilled employees, BCER provides tailored services to meet the needs of various industries. Core Services: - Skilled Tradespeople: Providing high quality vetted experienced licensed red sealed heavy-duty mechanics, welders, machinists, and more to keep equipment running efficiently. - Full Service Maintenance: Expertise in maintaining and repairing equipment such as dozers, graders, excavators, hydraulic shovels, and underground machinery. - Project Management: Maintenance planners, maintenance schedulers supervisors, and project managers ensure operational efficiency and uptime. Our Brand Representation: - Safegauge: BCER represents Safegauge, offering wireless testing solutions that enhance safety by keeping technicians at a distance during live equipment testing. Widely used in industries like Mining and Oil & Gas. - Phillips 66 Lubricants: As dealers of Phillips 66, we provide high-performance oils and greases that protect machinery in extreme conditions, ensuring durability and reliability. - Ground Force Worldwide: BCER partners with Ground Force, offering mining support equipment, including fuel and lube trucks and custom dump bodies for rugged environments. - TowHaul: BCER works with TowHaul, providing custom towing and hauling solutions for harsh locations, including the Arctic Circle and Australian Outback. BCER also sources reliable, inspected used equipment globally, including haul trucks, drills, dozers, and excavators. BCER is your trusted partner for equipment services, offering expert maintenance and tailored solutions to keep your machinery running efficiently. Whether you need repairs, fleet maintenance, or equipment sourcing, BCER delivers reliable support to maximize performance and minimize downtime. Contact us today to learn more!
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- People associated on LinkedIn
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- Reported office locations
- 1460 Chief Louis Way, 301, Kamloops, British Columbia V2H 1J8, CA
- Other recorded names
- Big Country Equipment Repair, Ltd.
- Big Country Equipment Repair LTD
- Specialties
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Planning
- Surface Mining Support Solutions
- Field Service and Maintenance
- Articulated Truck Solutions
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Welding
- Electrical
- Line Boring
- Safety & Compliance Solutions
- and Grease and Lubrication Systems
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Big Country Equipment Repair Ltd. (BCER), established in Kamloops, B.C., in 2017, is a family-owned company delivering top-tier service with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction. With over 100 skilled employees, BCER provides tailored services to meet the needs of various industries. Core Services: - Skilled Tradespeople: Providing high quality vetted experienced licensed red sealed heavy-duty mechanics…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Repair and Maintenance |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Kamloops, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2017 |
| Specialties | Heavy Equipment RepairHeavy Equipment Maintenance PlanningSurface Mining Support SolutionsField Service and MaintenanceArticulated Truck SolutionsHeavy-Duty Equipment WeldingElectricalLine BoringSafety & Compliance Solutionsand Grease and Lubrication Systems |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
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Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Planner
Location: Southern B.C. Mine Site
Salary: 130,000 to $140,000
Schedule: 14X14 - 12-hour days
Accommodations: Camp or company-provided accommodations
Flights Paid: Fly into the location from any major airport in Canada
Who we are:
Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment service and repair company that works with resource-based customers in the construction, forestry, mining, and oil and gas sectors across Canada. Big Country Equipment was formed in 2017. We have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to over 200 employees and a fleet of 50+ fully tooled service trucks, taking care of customers throughout Western Canada 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The Role:
We are seeking an Electrical Maintenance Planner for fixed plant equipment in a mill/mine environment. You will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a comprehensive electrical maintenance plan for heavy equipment and mining operations. This includes the development and implementation of job and work procedures as well as bills of materials (BOM’s), as part of the long-term implementation of SAP S4 Hanna CMMS (Central Maintenance Management System).
The Electrical Maintenance Planner is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
As a safety-sensitive position, you must remain fit for duty at all times during your shift in accordance with Company and Customer Safety Policies.
Responsibilities:
- Development and implementation of comprehensive job/work procedures, including but not limited to bill of materials, labour estimates, required craft skills, safety rules, and technical manuals for electrical work orders while creating and managing data integrity processes.
- Ensure electrical isolation requirements, lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols, permits, and statutory code compliance are mapped out.
- Prepare labour plans, contractor support plans, and task sequences for routine mill downtime, major plant turnarounds, and emergency breakdowns.
- Assist the customer with the implementation project of SAP S/4HANA CMMS.
- Coordinate closely with mill operations, electrical supervisors, reliability engineers, and safety teams to balance production targets with asset health.
- Ensure operational alignment while achieving targets as set out by the customer.
- Reporting & KPI tracking as required.
- Ensure electrical system compliance by creating the integration of strict statutory testing, inspection, and recertification intervals for electrical systems into the master maintenance schedule, ensuring all planned maintenance packages comply with Canadian/provincial mining regulations, electrical codes (e.g., CSA M421 - Use of Electricity in Mines), and site safety protocols.
- Develop continuous improvement plans and processes.
- Ensure safety is integrated into all planning and execution processes, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
- Other duties within the scope of the Electrical Maintenance Planner as requested.
Qualifications:
- Journeyperson Electrician Certification required (Red Seal preferred)
- 3 to 5 years of experience in electrical planning within a fixed plant/mill mine environment
- 3 + years of hands-on experience installing and maintaining electrical systems within the mining industry
- 3 + years of hands-on experience installing and maintaining electrical systems on fixed equipment and associated electrical systems
- Expert knowledge and experience with CMMS programs; SAP S/4HANA CMMS experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with electrical distribution, PLC/DCS control systems, motor controls, VFDs, and industrial networking
- Highly proficient in Excel (for data analysis/vlookups/pivot tables), Word, Teams, and Outlook, and experience with MS Project is a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills with a preventive and predictive maintenance mindset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities
- Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) or a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) designation (or the ability to demonstrate equivalent
- experience) is considered an asset
- Proven experience working within Canadian provincial mining regulatory frameworks
- Deep technical understanding of industrial Electrical systems
Big Country sincerely thanks you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Fairness, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Big Country Equipment Repair, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated fairly, respectfully, and with dignity. We value the different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills that each person brings to our team.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can work with you to provide a fair and accessible experience.
At Big Country, everyone has a place at the table, and everyone has an opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed.
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