Maintenance Shutdown Planner

Maintenance Shutdown Planner – Maintenance Department

AV Group NB Inc. is an exciting and innovative company operating in the unique global market of viscose staple fiber. Located in Nackawic, New Brunswick, our prehydrolysis kraft pulp mill finds itself in a picturesque area of the Saint John River Valley, a short drive between Fredericton and Woodstock. A global conglomerate, the Aditya Birla Group is in the League of Fortune 500. Anchored by an extraordinary force of over 140,000 employees belonging to 100 nationalities, our role is to produce specialty pulp products (dissolving grade pulp) for the group’s textile industry. Our business model is Forestry to Fashion.

We are currently recruiting for: Maintenance Shutdown Planner

Role Overview

Reporting to the Maintenance & Engineer Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning the major maintenance shutdown work for the mill. The MSD Planner will also ensure the proper allocation of the maintenance workforce, materials, time, tools, equipment and methods while meeting safety, environmental and cost objectives in compliance with Corporate Principles and Guidelines and applicable legislation. The incumbent will also be required to participate in the “on call” rotation along with other members of the maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage new work requests on a daily basis, including estimations, timelines, resources, and parts.
• Maintain and manage a list of incomplete work/backlog.
• Develop lists of work available to be completed during area and major shutdowns.
• Develop a weekly schedule of planned work and have work ready to complete to take advantage of unplanned breakdowns.
• Monitor and report on maintenance spending versus established budgets with respect to material, labor and contractor services.
• Coordinate activities with the Production Team, attend meetings, review planned work and break-in jobs, and assist with troubleshooting and special projects.
• Communicate with Maintenance, Operational Supervisors, Area Engineers, Preventative Maintenance, Reliability and Operating Maintenance Coordinators to ensure work continuity between departments.
• Promote safe work practices and act as a safety champion.
• Ensure compliance with Mill Management Systems, Quality and Environment.
• Ensure compliance with the collective agreement and foster sound union/employee relations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering Program or Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Experience with maintenance planning systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high demand, changing environment.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Why AV Group NB Inc.?

With AV Group NB Inc. you will become a part of a worldwide global company that understands the value of their employees. You will be part of a team that is built on strong values and work ethics. AV Group offers challenges in a wide range of disciplines and opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, competitive benefits package and a variety of training & development programs to help you develop the skills you need to build a successful career.

If you believe you are a good fit for a fast-paced, challenging work environment, please submit your application online at https://www.av-group.ca/job-listings no later than November 25, 2024.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.