Maintenance Planner

Location: Central Newfoundland (Bishops Falls)

Kruger Inc. Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited

Maintenance Planner

Competition No. 2025-17

As part of Kruger Publication Papers division, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited  is a quality leader in the manufacture of newsprint and holds the Sustainable Forest Initiative Certification as well as being self-sufficient on energy between Deer Lake Power Generation, Steam Power and Steam Recovery. We aim to be fully reliant on clean energy.

Overview
We are seeking a Maintenance Planner who will report to the Maintenance Superintendent and be responsible for the development of weekly and monthly work plans. The Successful Candidate will be working closely with the maintenance and operations teams.

Responsibilities

Create, print and communicate weekly work schedule for maintenance.

Review Schedule needs with maintenance supervisor, production planning dept.

Ensure all planned parts are available to maintenance team prior to scheduling.

Solve planning issues with production representatives like job priority, due date, work scope

Track maintenance backlog and critical work

Create, maintain and optimize the maintenance program with the maintenance team.

Define the parts required for predictive and preventative maintenance and define appropriate part stocking strategy to optimize overall plant cost and reliability.

Create yearly PM workload analysis and review PM strategy accordingly.

Close all planned Work Orders once completed with required details so that all information is properly documented.

Create standard work instruction for repetitive type of work.

Ensure drawings updates are done for all equipment modification done.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) or trade experience

Minimum of 2 - 5 years of work experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment; work experience in the Pulp and Paper industry would be an asset

Maintenance aptitude and positive attitude

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Capacity to exercise problem solving techniques in the analysis of a problem

Proficient use CMMS and other planning software

Be a team player

The Successful Candidate will be required to submit a Certificate of Conduct from a local police agency or the RCMP before commencing employment.

This position will be located in Corner Brook, NL.

Why work at Kruger?
At Kruger, we believe in giving our employees the space to grow, within a dynamic and stimulating environment, nurturing their development, encouraging their involvement, and enriching their professional lives. It’s no wonder many of our employees have been with us for a long time.

Fourth-generation company

Founded in 1904

Leader in pulp and paper industry

5,000 employees

10 activity sectors

19 manufacturing sites across North America

Strong corporate responsibility:
Environmental stewardship, Health & Safety highest standards, Community engagement

Our values:
Entrepreneurship, Family spirit, Commitment, Integrity, Customer Focus

Interested candidates can apply online through the Careers Section of

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper is committed to providing equal treatment and opportunity to all individuals.

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

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function
Management and Manufacturing

Industries
Paper & Forest Products

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