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Maintenance Planner Atlantic Marine

Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 12:02 pm
by The Dieselduck
Maintenance Planner
Atlantic Marine - Port aux Basques, NL
Port aux Basques

At Marine Atlantic, we do so much more than get people from point A to point B. Whether it’s reunions, long-awaited trips home, or the start of a new adventure, we bring people together. We couldn’t bring people together every day without our own dedicated employees. Our employees embody our core values; they are safety oriented team- players who exhibit integrity and commitment, and always strive for excellence. Their understanding and commitment to our values make our employees an invaluable part of our organization.

Marine Atlantic is looking for a Maintenance Planner to work with our Maintenance Department in Port aux Basques, NL. The Maintenance Department provides maintenance service to all departments within the company, with a primary focus on shore maintenance. All aspects of Marine Atlantic's operation rely on the Maintenance Department for assistance, whether it is planned or breakdown maintenance.

The Maintenance Planner position is responsible for the effective planning, prioritizing, and scheduling of resources to conduct maintenance activities with a goal of minimum downtime and maximum productivity. In order to fulfill these responsibilities in the most effective manner, the Planner is empowered to manage work priority, develop job plans, define parts and material requirements, define crafts and skills and engage the proper resources to develop a safe, effective and efficient work plan.

Additional Key Areas of Responsibility Include:

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment: Assist with tool box meetings, develop Job Safety Analysis, address unsafe work practices and record information in the tracking system.

• Generate the workforce schedule for the maintenance department and assist in hiring new staff as required.

• Ensure all planned work requests are valid, clear and accurate in information. Determine the most effective way to accomplish the work and engage appropriate resources as necessary.

• Act as principle contact and liaison between the maintenance department and terminal operations for maintenance planning.

• Obtain and organize all information required for the trades to perform the work: drawings, vendor manual, supplemental instructional materials, special procedures, and other file material which is appropriate. Supplement this information by preparing any additional sketches, drawings, diagrams, notes, or any instructional material which will clarify the work to be performed.

• Identify and secure all parts, tools and materials required to complete the work. Work closely with Supply Chain to ensure that pre-requisite and spare parts are available to complete the maintenance work.

• Provide total cost estimate for the work to be performed, and job estimates based on trade or skills required, sequence required and number required.

• Report metrics on the performance of planning and scheduling functions and provide timely reports to management.

• Assist in the investigation of incidents, conduct root cause analysis, prepare reports related to employee injuries, property damage, vehicle incidents, and assist with recommendations on corrective action. Follow-up to ensure corrective actions are implemented and record details in tracking system.

• Assist in the accomplishment of company objectives by performing other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Skills and Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in a similar position • Experience working with a CMMS system • Experience in maintenance planning and scheduling • Proficient in the use of office software • Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills • Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change • Project Management skills

Education:

• A Degree from a recognized institution in the field of Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or be a Certified Engineering Technologist from a recognized institution. • Journeyperson Certification (Carpenter, Electrician, Machinist, Welder) • Or a combination of equivalent education, job-related training and experience in a related position.

If you have the ambition to make a difference and you meet the above requirements, please submit an online application including work references before 24 July 2017 at 4:00pm. All applicants must apply on line:

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Marine Atlantic is a federal Crown corporation that provides a vital ferry service link between Newfoundland and Labrador and mainland Canada. Why Marine Atlantic? We are dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Some benefits of working with Marine Atlantic include competitive salaries, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health benefit packages, professional development opportunities, and travel pass privileges on our vessels. Come

experience the pride of working with an organization with newly constructed and revitalized infrastructure that has positioned itself for the future. Important Messages: Marine Atlantic Inc. is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity and invites applications from Women, Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities, and Visible Minorities. To receive this job poster in an alternative format, please contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department.