Planner, Electrical and Instrumentation

Sparwood - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

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: March 12 2026

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 Planning Supervisor Process Maintenance the Planner Electrical and Instrumentation is responsible for providing comprehensive maintenance job plans that facilitate the safe and effective execution of work.

To be successful we are looking for someone with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Someone who is self motivated who collaborates well with a team. Someone who can problem solve multitask and prioritize contending demands in a fast-paced environment. Someone who understands the concept of doing the right work at the right time for the right reasons and has a passion for continuous improvement.

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
Determine the scope strategy and coordination requirements of plant maintenance work
Coordinate between the Maintenance Planning Group Plant Maintenance Supervisor and staff and Plant Operations in developing and coordinating maintenance planning
Handle work order backlogs for accuracy and details required to accurately advance the work through the planning process
Handle maintenance activities including Request for Proposals contractor and vendor quotes and Purchase Order Requests
Scope all aspects of pre-job requirements including parts labour resources Environment Health Safety and Community (EHSC) work plans permits drawings facilities support equipment special equipment and tooling and instructions
Supervise contractors and trade workers completing on site work as required
Assist with equipment inspections and preventative maintenance checks as required and assist with troubleshooting
Maintain a maintenance forecast focusing on key equipment and major work events
Commission and decommission equipment and their maintenance programs
Assist with the development and maintenance of cost forecasting and budgeting
Create detailed work packages especially for routine work to further build those assembled packages into our system
Setup new facilities and equipment into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) including equipment structure spare parts maintenance work packages and preventative maintenance programs
Implement maintenance strategies within the CMMS as outlined by the engineering group including preventative maintenance and condition monitoring
Incorporate site annual and five-year plans when setting planning priorities
Ensure the collection tracking and achievement of planning Key Performance Indicators such as backlog age and plan accuracy

Requirements:

Electrical or Instrumentation journeyperson or technician
Previous supervisory maintenance planning or scheduling experience
Electrical and instrumentation commissioning
Basic digital literacy and experience with the Microsoft Office Suite particularly Outlook Word and Excel
Familiarity with maintenance processes and software would be an asset
Valid Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent

$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.

As part of our recruitment process EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVRs Recruitment Privacy Policy which you can viewhere.

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.