Cargill

Maintenance Planner (Mechanical)

Cargill$68K — $92K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Legally authorized to work in Canada.
  • Over 18 years old.
  • Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working in confined spaces.
  • Ability to work various shifts including nights and weekends.
  • Basic proficiency in MS Office.
  • Two years experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), like SAP PM.
  • Experience in maintenance planning and strong written and verbal English communication.
  • Detailed knowledge of mechanical systems and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Review and prioritize approved maintenance work for effective execution.
  • Conduct field assessments to confirm job scope and identify hazards.
  • Determine equipment shutdown needs and initiate Management of Change (MOC) process as necessary.
  • Develop accurate work orders and collaborate with Supply Chain for material sourcing.
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of work orders before approval.
  • Monitor compliance with work management processes and planning standards.
  • Optimize Preventive Maintenance programs for enhancing asset performance.

Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Extended Health & Dental
  • Vision Care
  • Pension Plan
  • Short-term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Job Location: High River, AB
Job Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: 1st
Compensation: $32.95/hr - $44.30/hr

Benefits Information
  • Benefits are based in our Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Paid Vacation
  • Extended Health & Dental
  • Vision Care
  • Pension Plan
  • Short-term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement


Principal Accountabilities
  • Review, organize, and prioritize all approved maintenance work to ensure effective planning execution
  • Conduct field walkdowns to confirm job scope, validate site conditions, and identify hazards and risks


  • Determine equipment shutdown requirements and assess the need for engineering changes; initiate the Management of Change (MOC) process when required
  • Identify and apply existing job plans where applicable to improve efficiency and standardization
  • Develop comprehensive and accurate orders
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain to source, order, and stage required materials in alignment with the work schedule
  • Ensure all work orders are complete, accurate, and meet planning standards before releasing for approval; update system status accordingly
  • Monitor and enforce compliance with established work management processes and planning standards
  • Maintain and continuously improve equipment Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring equipment attributes, specifications, and documentation are accurate and complete
  • Optimize and evaluate Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs to improve reliability, effectiveness, and asset performance
  • Ensure all planning activities meet safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements, including proper permit identification and documentation
  • Integrate safety and environmental controls into all maintenance plans and job scopes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in maintenance planning processes and system effectiveness
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Required Qualifications
  • Legally authorized to work in Canada
  • Must be 18-year-old and above
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing, bending, and working in confined or elevated spaces
  • Ability to work various schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
  • Basic computer skills (MS Office package)
  • Minimum of two (2) years of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP PM
  • Experience in a maintenance planning environment
  • Strong English communication (written and verbal)
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems and detailed knowledge of the mechanical maintenance work
  • Proficient with technical documentation including but not limited to interpreting maintenance procedures, manuals, drawings, and specifications


Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience as a maintenance planner
  • Previous experience in a food manufacturing or industrial production environment
  • Experience with safe work practices, such as Pre-Job Hazard Analysis (PJHA), confined spaces, job task permitting, etc


Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

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