Technician-Maintenance Planner/Coordinator

Pembroke MDF Inc. is a privately owned company, located just outside Pembroke. Our facility utilizes high quality wood fiber supplied by local sawmills to manufacture high quality fibreboard and painted base board mouldings. Unlike other types of wood panels, the homogenous and uniform structure of fibreboard results in a product that is easily routed, milled and finished.

We currently have an opportunity for the right individual to join our dynamic and talented team of employees as a Technician-Maintenance Planner/Coordinator – MDF Production. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Under the direction of the Preventative Maintenance Specialist, the Technician-Maintenance Planner/Coordinator is responsible for improving the work force productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through systematic planning, scheduling and coordination and deployment of maintenance resources, parts, materials and equipment access. The Technician-Maintenance Planner/Coordinator will be a results-oriented team player with excellent communication and strong problem solving abilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a structured work plan with cost estimates for all maintenance tasks which includes the following: task sequence, required external resources, necessary skills required, spare parts, materials and tools required, total person-hours required, and standard maintenance procedures (SMPs), drawings, pictures, etc.
• Research, scope work for new and pending tasks and record details in a structured chronological work plan
• Identify tool and equipment requirements, develop job material lists and initiate and track the procurement of parts, special tools, and rental equipment required in the plan; may assist in preparing contract and tender documents
• Facilitate the development and revision of standard maintenance procedures
• Attach all pertinent job safety analyses (JSA) and SDS sheets to the work plan
• Research and compile information from technicians in order to generate highly effective work plans
• Develop reports in order to analyze the effectiveness of maintenance processes
• Build and maintain positive work relationships with production personnel
• Plan for maintenance activities in the event the plant experiences an unplanned downtime event to maximize opportunity
• Schedule and track work orders and preventative maintenance
• Schedule and assign all predictive maintenance roles on a routine basis such as vibration, oil analysis, and thermography
• Maintain accurate and updated records in Maximo CMMS (computerized maintenance management information system) of all maintenance labour and parts associated with work orders and preventative maintenance
• Assist in the development of PM’s, predictive maintenance, and overall equipment effectiveness
• Assist in monitoring mechanical installations and repairs to ensure jobs are completed on-time and in accordance with scope of work and contract terms
• Integrate with other members of the Maintenance leadership team, work closely with production supervision, and liaise with management to coordinate execution of work
• Assist in providing a safe working environment by ensuring strict adherence to all legislated standards and company policies
• Maintains respectful communication with co-workers and supervisory staff
• Familiar with the company’s policies/processes and understands the impact of this position on the competitiveness and performance of the company
• Complies with and follows health and safety policies and programs
• Perform other duties as assigned