New Posting - Vancouver Airport Authority

The Vancouver Airport Authority has permanent, full-time opportunities for Maintenance Planners in the Maintenance Services 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 and/or completion of a technical or community college certificate or diploma in a technical field with a minimum of 3- 5 experience in a planning role.
• 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

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

Reference no.: 15-55E
Application deadline: August 31, 2015

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