Heavy Equipment Maintenance Scheduler

Job Responsibility:

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Maintenance Scheduler Location: TBD, Northern Canada Base Salary : $120,000 to $130,000 per year. Schedule: Full-time; 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off unless otherwise specified. Accommodation: Camp accommodation with private bathrooms and rooms. Flights Paid: Company covers flights for remote site work. Tools Provided: Necessary tools and software access will be provided.

About Us:

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment service repair company that works with resource-based customers in the construction, forestry, mining, and oil and gas sectors in Western Canada. Big Country Equipment was formed in 2017. We have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to over 100 employees and a fleet of 30 fully tooled service trucks, taking care of customers throughout Western Canada 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and career-oriented Machine Maintenance Scheduler to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, ready and willing to complete tasks efficiently and safely, while maintaining a professional demeanor with co-workers and customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize and manage the maintenance schedule for heavy mining and construction equipment using SAP and Prometheus Pro.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure timely completion of scheduled maintenance activities.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance records to predict and prevent potential issues.
• Ensure that the weekly asset management schedules are communicated and distributed to all those affected.
• Coordinate shutdowns with other departments if scheduled events affect them.
• Meet with Superintendent and Supervisor to review backlog commitments.
• Ensure that all necessary resources are available before scheduling a job.
• Generate a weekly work schedule and maintain an accurate backlog list for execution during “windows of opportunity”.
• Update equipment history and component tracking.
• Collaborate with Planners, Supervisors, Crew members/Technicians, and Reliability Engineers on equipment improvement activities.
• Ensure all department work is performed safely and complies with local, state/provincial, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Update work order statuses to reflect parts readiness.
• Follow mine site procurement procedures to obtain materials and coordinate closely with purchasing and warehouse personnel.
• Aid the planning team in creating and refining parts BOMs for standard and PM jobs.
• Perform any other responsibilities related to the Scheduler role as required or assigned by the department head.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in the mining industry is a must. Demonstrated experience in heavy equipment maintenance planning.
• Proficiency in using SAP and Prometheus Pro for maintenance scheduling.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Caterpillar equipment is a must.
• Experience working in a culturally diverse environment is an asset.
• Strong skills with Windows and Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word. Familiarity with MS Project is a strong advantage.
• Trade Certification or equivalent professional work experience and education with maintenance work routines.

Application Process:

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Experience:

• Heavy Equipment Maintenance Planning: 3 years (preferred)
• Prometheus Pro CMMS: 1 year (preferred)
• SAP: 2 years (required)
• Caterpillar off-road equipment maintenance scheduling: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person