Mechanical Planner

Kamloops Operations Office
525 CN Rail Access Rd
Kamloops, BC V2H 1K3, CAN

Kamloops Operations Office
525 CN Rail Access Rd
Kamloops, BC V2H 1K3, CAN

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive Mechanical Planner to join our railway mechanical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating mechanical and electrical maintenance activities across the railway fleet and infrastructure, with a strong focus on maximizing reliability, minimizing downtime, and ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance standards.

This role is critical to ensuring the reliability and availability of rolling stock and mechanical systems, supporting operational performance, and enabling predictive and preventative maintenance strategies.

Key Areas of Accountabilities

Develop and maintain comprehensive preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance schedules for railway mechanical assets (e.g., locomotives, passenger railcars, generator railcars, track equipment).

Collaborate with Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians to prioritize tasks and optimize equipment availability and reliability.

Track and analyse equipment performance and failure trends, supporting root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives.

Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to prioritize work orders based on reliability data, equipment criticality, and safety requirements.

Review maintenance history and failure data to identify patterns and reliability risks, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure that all work is planned with appropriate labor, materials, tools, and documentation, aligned with OEM guidelines and industry standards.

Monitor work order progress, backlog, and resource utilization to drive efficiency and on-time completion.

Integrate RCM, and condition monitoring insights into maintenance plans.

Coordinate with supply chain and inventory teams to ensure availability of spare parts and materials for planned tasks.

Update and maintain the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to reflect accurate asset information, work order tracking, and maintenance records.

Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance related to mechanical maintenance.

Qualifications
Education/Certifications/Knowledge

Red Seal certification in a related technical trade or equivalent combination of education and experience

Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field would be considered an asset

Certification in maintenance planning/scheduling, reliability, and project management (e.g., CMRP, CRE, PMP) is a plus.

Experience

Experience in maintenance planning/scheduling, preferably in the railway, transportation, or heavy industrial sector.

Experience with railway-specific mechanical and electrical systems (e.g., braking systems, undercar truck assemblies, onboard generators, HVAC, etc.).

Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and root cause failure analysis (RCFA).

Strong knowledge of maintenance best practices, reliability principles, and planning techniques.

Proficiency in CMMS systems (e.g., Guide Ti, SAP PM, Maximo).

Skills

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Ability to interpret technical drawings, manuals, and maintenance standards.

Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Compensation

The base salary offered for this role is $100,000 to $115,000 per annum and can vary based on job-related expertise, qualifications, experience and internal equity.

Eligible for Armstrong Collective’s discretionary bonus program

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