Planner, Maintenance (Shutdowns)

Sparwood - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

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Application Deadline: November 17 2025

What we offer:

At EVR were dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees skills competencies and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Supervisor Maintenance Planning the Planner Maintenance (Shutdowns) plays a key role in coordinating and executing shutdowns (turnarounds/outages) at our Processing Plant. This position ensures all planned maintenance activities are scheduled resourced and executed safely and efficiently during shutdown events.

The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills a proactive mindset and experience working in industrial or plant environments. This role involves collaborating with multiple teams including maintenance planners operations reliability and process engineers and contractors to develop detailed work packages and manage the full lifecycle of shutdown planning.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether its biking and skiing or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking there is something for everyone! Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off come experience what work life balance is all about!

Benefits:

Two Annual Bonus Plans
Comprehensive Benefits Plan
Retirement Package
Health Lifestyle Account

In this role you will:

Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
Manage the STO (Shutdown/turnaround/outage) maintenance backlog for accuracy while considering requirements related to parts labor permits drawings facilities support equipment special equipment tooling and instructions
Work with key stakeholders including maintenance planners skilled trades reliability and process engineers and contractors to prioritize prepare and coordinate plant shutdown work packages
Ensure that all aspects of shutdown preparation are completed and handed over to supervision and execution teams
Plan maintenance work for mechanical trades for a dedicated area of the Processing Plant
Maintain an accurate forecast that adheres to established maintenance strategies while supporting best-in-class asset management strategies
Assist with monthly cost forecasting annual budgeting and cost analysis
Work regularly with maintainers to build or improve detailed work packages
Track and report Key Performance Indicators bringing forward continuous improvement opportunities
Commission and decommission equipment and manage their maintenance programs
Communicate maintenance plans with key stakeholders across various departments

Requirements:

Journeypersons ticket Degree or Diploma in a related subject area or a combination of relevant education and experience in mining or heavy industry
Experience planning or coordinating shutdowns/turnarounds/outages in a plant or heavy industrial setting preferred
Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite especially Outlook Word and Excel
Valid Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent
Strong understanding of maintenance planning processes and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) is an asset

$120000 - $149000 a year

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidates relevant experience skills and competencies and considers internal equity.

To all applicants your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail bridges hospitals and schools.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.