New Posting - YVR

The Vancouver Airport Authority has permanent, full-time opportunities for Maintenance Planners in the Maintenance Department.  The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in making improvements to maintenance productivity by developing work plans and procedures, and by having the right jobs ready at the right time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and scheduling all work orders for the assigned crews; this will be done in collaboration with Operations in order to ensure minimal impact to the airport
• Creating, using and maintaining plant history, and other technical files
• Developing and reviewing work plans for maintenance jobs
• Reviewing completed work orders for information, remarks, variances and other data; this includes following up with other departments to ensure that standards are being met on a consistent basis
• Analyzing data that allows for the preparation of complex reports in regards to performance
• Staging the parts and tools required for scheduled jobs

Key qualifications include:

• Completion of a trade certification with at least eight years’ experience working in a complex facility like an airport, or completion of two trades certifications with at least five years’ experience in a similar facility
• Should have at least three years’ experience in a planning role at a similar facility
• Excellent working knowledge of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), preferably Maximo; a certificate in any CMMS is considered an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment applied in the maintenance of a modern complex like the airport
• Proven knowledge of large industrial equipment such as fans, pumps, boilers, emergency generator sets and their associated components
• Ability to perform basis mathematical computations involved in estimating and purchasing
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to reach, interpret and apply information from files, drawings, manuals and reports
• Good working knowledge of MS Office
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external candidates.  Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all candidates that apply for this position.

We are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from everyone, including women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

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