Maintenance Planner

Job Title: Maintenance Planner
Location: BC locations
Schedule: Full-time; 12-hour days, 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, unless otherwise specified.
Accommodation: Camp accommodation with a private bathroom or fully furnished accommodations with a private bathroom.
Flights Paid: The company covers flights at the start and end of a 14-day shift for remote site work.
Meals: Provided when in camp - Meal allowance provided when not in camp
Tools Provided: Necessary tools and software access will be provided.

About Us:

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment service and repair company that partners with resource-based industries, including construction, forestry, mining, and oil and gas sectors throughout Western Canada. Established in 2017, we’ve grown from a single-truck operation to a team of over 180 employees and a fleet of over 55 service trucks, providing 24/7, 365-day support. We are proud of the customer relationships we continue to build and expect all employees to become familiar with Big Country's products and services.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Maintenance Planner to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will manage the maintenance planning process for a wide range of heavy mining and construction equipment, ensuring equipment is properly maintained and operationally ready. This role will provide superior customer service as a representative for Big Country.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed maintenance plans for fixed and mobile heavy mining and construction equipment, focusing on preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure operational readiness.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), SAP, or similar to plan, schedule, and optimize maintenance activities, ensuring alignment with operational needs and minimizing disruptions.
• Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance supervisors, and technicians to ensure the timely documentation and completion of planned maintenance tasks.
• Monitor equipment performance and analyze maintenance records to identify trends, potential issues, and opportunities for improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with other departments to minimize operational impacts, including managing scheduled shutdowns.
• Prepare and distribute weekly asset maintenance schedules, and ensure all necessary resources, including labour, tools, and parts, are available in advance.
• Maintain accurate equipment history records, including component tracking and work order management.
• Work with Reliability Engineers, Supervisors, and Technicians to implement continuous-improvement initiatives that enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all local, provincial, and federal safety and environmental regulations throughout maintenance activities.
• Assist the planning team in developing and refining Bills of Materials (BOMs) for routine and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Support procurement efforts by ensuring materials are sourced efficiently and work closely with warehouse and purchasing personnel.
• Become familiar with Big Country's products and services to provide information upon customer request.
• Other duties within the scope of work as assigned.
• Vacation coverage for the same or a similar role when required (vacation coverage, etc.).

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a maintenance planning role, preferably in the mining or heavy equipment industries.
• Extensive experience with heavy equipment maintenance, particularly with Caterpillar equipment, will be considered an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of CMMS (SAP, JDE) software for maintenance scheduling.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various departments and teams.
• Experience working in a multicultural and diverse environment is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word. Experience with MS Project is a plus.
• Trade certification or equivalent experience in maintenance practices is considered an asset but not required.

All Successful Candidates Must:

• Be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Provide a minimum of 2 direct supervisor references.
• Pass a Criminal Record check.
• Legally able to work in Canada.
• Provide a clean 5-year driver’s abstract.
• Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably.
• Not seeking sub-contractor roles (we are not offering subcontractor opportunities at this time).

Thank you to everyone who has applied. We will contact only those who have the required knowledge and experience for an interview.

Big Country is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other protected status under the law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and kindly request that individuals from Indigenous communities clearly identify their status during the application process.