Maintenance Planner

WELCOME TO VCNA!

We are St Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).

As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.

Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.

Summary/Job Scope:

Plans, prepares, and provides detailed planning and schedules for maintenance activities to improve plant overall productivity, efficiency, and cost. Some of the essential duties of the position include: developing the weekly, monthly and annual shutdown plans based upon plant and CMMS requirements; schedule work and equipment downtime in order to meet reliability, productivity and cost reduction goals; work with area supervisors to provide job specific plans and liaise with other departments that are involved with the execution of the plan and provides administrative assistance to maintenance with functions such as invoice processing, cost control, filing, data management, and vacation schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains and initiates improvements in SAP PM system - Code Notifications, Complete Work Orders, track KPI’s, Manage Sigga System.
• Prepares lists of required materials, tools, and equipment when planning critical work orders.

• Obtains quotes, enters PRs and performs follow-up for material and equipment required for maintenance.
• Establishes and maintains a system for proper storage of materials, tools, and equipment of pre-work and parts for pending work.
• Works with Supervisors and Stores department in doing this.
• Creates maintenance schedules; establishes work sequences and lead time to complete major inspections and repairs.
• Review, revise and develop job plan, routes and preventive/predictive maintenance frequencies for Mechanical department based on resource availability and/or cause analyses in order to realize the 13-week cycle of planning.
• Confers with department Supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
• Identifies operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Creates and updates equipment and functional location BOMBs and critical spare parts lists
• Assists in preparation of capital Project Funding Requests including technical and financial justifications.
• Serves to assists in internal audits for ISO & safety audits, as required & internal & other.
• Provides administrative assistance: safety contractor compliance, invoice processing, filing, data management and vacation schedules.

Qualifications:

• Two-year college diploma and/or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field.
• Minimum five years related experience of experience in maintenance planning within industrial or manufacturing environments, preferably in the cement industry.; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent certification is an asset.
• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and other relevant software.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP maintenance software, Sigga, SAP Ariba, MS Office, and MS Project. CMMS systems and accounting techniques and good mechanical aptitude. 
• Strong understanding of maintenance best practices, reliability principles, and asset management.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards in industrial settings.

Note:

• This job description may not cover all duties and requirements and may include additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more

• Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
• Training, professional development
• Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including SheBuilds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance
• Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN)
• Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
• Fertility drug coverage
• Paid Maternity Leave Top Up
• Hybrid work model for certain positions

Salary Range: $110,000 to $130,000

OUR PEOPLE

We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always!

Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!