Maintenance Planner
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YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE IS WAITING FOR YOU
As part of the growth and optimization of our operations, we are creating a new Maintenance Planner position. Reporting to the Director of Maintenance and Reliability, this person will play a key role in planning and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities, as well as major refurbishment projects for our fleet of vehicles and specialized equipment. At the heart of our operations, the Maintenance Planner will help maximize asset availability, reduce downtime, and ensure the efficient management of maintenance activities.
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YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
- Plan and schedule short-, medium-, and long-term maintenance activities for the entire fleet undergoing refurbishment.
- Coordinate the materials, parts, and resources required for each refurbishment intervention.
- Manage the schedule for planned equipment downtime in close collaboration with Operations and the Mechanical Shop.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance, operating costs, and equipment reliability.
- Ensure accurate and consistent maintenance data management within our maintenance management system.
- Manage user access
- Open, track, and close work orders
- Gather information on the condition of equipment while in operation at job sites before it arrives at the refurbishment shop.
- Participate in the technical assessment of equipment
- Participate in downtime diagnostics and analyze equipment failures and their root causes
- Apply budgetary and operational priorities.
- Recommend solutions to reduce costs and improve safety.
- Support the maintenance team in carrying out maintenance activities.
- Manage maintenance contracts with external suppliers.
- Verify parts deliveries and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, procedures, and directives.
- Perform any other related duties that contribute to the successful completion of the project.
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BENEFITS
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Retirement plan
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QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- 5 to 10 years of experience in a similar maintenance planning role involving vehicle fleets or industrial/heavy equipment.
- DEC or DEP in mechanics (mechanical engineering, industrial maintenance, automotive/heavy vehicle mechanics) or operations management, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Strong asset: Proven proficiency with MIR (DataDis).
- Strong expertise in vehicle and equipment refurbishment processes, with a solid understanding of general mechanical systems.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage competing priorities, natural leadership, and strong communication skills to act as a bridge between Operations and the Mechanical Shop.
- Ability to work effectively in an environment with changing priorities.
- Leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Frequent communication with internal and external partners, clients, and stakeholders located outside Quebec. Fluency in English, in addition to French, is required to meet the operational requirements of the position and ensure effective collaboration and customer service.
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A STRONG FUTURE STARTS WITH FTE.
At FTE Drilling, we provide specialized drilling services tailored to the unique requirements of every project, backed by the expertise of our passionate and experienced teams. Operating internationally, we are recognized for our commitment to operational excellence and our unwavering focus on health and safety. With a deep understanding of the challenges and realities of each region we serve, our mission is to maximize ground potential through world-class drilling services.