A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

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The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating all preventative and corrective maintenance activities to ensure optimal reliability and efficiency. This role is highly site-focused, requiring constant presence on the plant floor to directly interact with tradespeople and their leaders. The Maintenance Planner gathers firsthand information, builds strong working relationships, and uses these insights to drive effective planning, scheduling, and reporting.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Maintain a strong, visible presence on the plant floor to observe equipment and maintenance activities firsthand.
2. Regularly engage with tradespeople to gather accurate, real-time information on equipment status and maintenance needs.
3. Build and sustain positive relationships with all trades and department leaders to facilitate open communication.
4. Personally investigate and verify maintenance issues through direct observation and discussion.
5. Use firsthand findings to create detailed and accurate work orders.
6. Develop comprehensive maintenance schedules based on direct site assessments.
7. Plan and schedule preventative maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime.
8. Plan and schedule corrective maintenance activities to address urgent issues promptly.
9. Balance internal labor demands between reactive and planned maintenance tasks.
10. Prioritize maintenance work based on operational needs and equipment criticality.
11. Administer and optimize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
12. Ensure all maintenance data entered into the CMMS is accurate and up to date.
13. Provide training and support to CMMS users as required.
14. Maintain and update equipment lists, ensuring all assets are accurately recorded.
15. Add new equipment and preventive maintenance tasks to the system based on manufacturer recommendations.
16. Generate and deliver detailed maintenance and performance reports using spreadsheets and data analysis tools.
17. Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
18. Lead and participate in maintenance planning meetings with Operations and Maintenance teams.
19. Monitor and schedule backlogged work orders, ensuring timely resolution.
20. Track the status of all open work orders and follow up as needed.
21. Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and recurring issues.
22. Perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to improve equipment reliability.
23. Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement in maintenance operations.
24. Identify and implement cost reduction strategies in maintenance activities.
25. Assist in the planning and administrative closure of completed work activities.
26. Coordinate with external vendors and suppliers for parts and services as needed.
27. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, parts usage, and equipment history.
28. Oversee spare parts inventory to ensure critical parts are available when needed.
29. Adapt to shifting priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Trade background strongly preferred, ideally with millwright experience (certification not required).
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience in an industrial, utility, or power plant setting.
• Experience as a Maintenance Planner or in a similar maintenance coordination role is an asset.
• Experience with work planning, materials procurement, and inventory logistics preferred.
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (or similar), i.e., CMRP, CRL, ASQ, STLE
• PMP certification, and/or equivalent training considered an asset
• High School or Equivalent required. Education or experience with work planning, Materials/supplies procurement, and/or inventory logistics preferred.
• Strong preference for candidates who demonstrate a proactive, hands-on approach and are comfortable spending significant time in the field interacting with maintenance teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets and reporting tools (e.g., Google Sheets).
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and FMEA.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with CMMS, inventory management systems, and Google applications

Work Environment:

Permanent position offered on a full-time basis, on a working schedule from Monday to Friday, day shifts.

Ability to kneel, crawl, and climb; tolerate heights up to 75 feet; and enter confined spaces including manholes and boilers. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in a power plant environment, including exposure to noise, heat, and industrial hazards.

Salary: 80,000-120,000$CAD + eligible for company annual bonus program

Why join our team of researchers? Come and rejuvenate the world with us!

• Acting today to create the world of tomorrow;
• A company in constant growth;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can make the most of your talent; Challenges adapted to your needs and the absence of routine;
• The possibility of developing your career according to your professional objectives;
• Internal and external training and coaching programs;
• A very competitive compensation, pension and benefits package;
• Multi-disciplinary work teams and a health and safety oriented work environment.

We thank all applicants for applying, but only those selected will be contacted.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.