Senior Maintenance Planner

Procon Mining and Tunnelling (Procon) is one of the leading mine development contractors in North America. We are specialized in underground mine development, contract mining, underground excavations, civil tunneling and mining related construction projects. Centered by our people, our company culture is driven on the tenets of integrity, innovation, relationships and performance for our clients, business partners and the communities we work in. As a specialty contractor in a safety-sensitive business, our workforce safety is the foundation for everything we do.

Procon takes pride in our extensive history of successfully partnering with Indigenous communities. We believe in Indigenous partnerships that offer mutually beneficial outcomes through economic benefits and capacity building. Moving beyond compliance, we truly value the experience and knowledge brought to our Indigenous partnerships.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Maintenance Planner, Equipment Division to join our team in Nisku, AB.

Position Summary:

The Senior Maintenance Planner plays a critical role in optimizing the reliability, availability, and performance of mining equipment by developing and executing detailed maintenance plans and schedules. This position is responsible for coordinating preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities, ensuring work is executed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with operational priorities. The Senior Maintenance Planner collaborates closely with maintenance, operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to minimize downtime, manage resources, and support continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Maintenance Planner is expected to be responsible for managing the following aspects of Procon’s business:

• Create, update, and optimize weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance plans to ensure all critical equipment receives timely preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Define scope of work, required materials, labor, tools, and safety permits for each maintenance task; ensure all job plans meet technical and regulatory standards.
• Lead the detailed planning for projects, including scope development, vendor interfaces, risk assessments, and detailed execution schedules.
• Analyze the maintenance backlog and adjust priorities based on equipment criticality, production schedules, and available resources to maximize uptime and efficiency.
• Oversee the accurate input, update, and audit of maintenance records, equipment histories, and asset hierarchies in the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Track and report on key KPIs (e.g., schedule compliance, mean time between failures, maintenance cost per hour) to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor maintenance costs and contribute to budgeting processes by identifying cost-saving opportunities and optimizing resource allocation
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align maintenance activities with production and asset reliability goals, secure and schedule the necessary spares, tools, and personnel to execute planned maintenance with minimal downtime.
• Conduct technical evaluations of maintenance asset bids and provide informed feedback during the procurement process to ensure alignment with operational, reliability, and cost objectives.
• Lead change management initiatives related to maintenance practices, systems upgrades, and new technology implementation.
• Coach and mentor site personnel to strengthen maintenance planning capabilities and ensure consistent application of best practices across all planning functions.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• 5–10 years of progressive experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering roles, preferably in the mining,
• Minimum 3-5 years in a dedicated maintenance planning role, with demonstrated success improving equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency, and schedule compliance through effective planning and coordination practices.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Experience using maintenance performance metrics (e.g., schedule compliance, backlog management) to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Engineering
• Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Certification
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Maintenance Planner (CMP), Certified Maintance & Reliability Tech (CMRT), or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation considered an asset.
• Expertise in developing detailed, efficient, and realistic maintenance plans and schedules that maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems relevant to mining or industrial equipment.
• Strong analytical skills to identify maintenance issues, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple work streams, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Group RRSP
• Vacation
• Extended Health Care benefits, including Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to develop your career alongside industry leaders
• Opportunity to create change within the workplace
• A positive and driven work environment

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is valued at Procon and increasing Indigenous and minority groups representation within our company’s workforce composition is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

We mine talent and nurture innovation. Our people truly are our strength. At Procon, whether in the field or the office, you’ll be part of a cohesive team and work alongside great people from diverse backgrounds: people who love their work and are inspired to provide solutions to our clients and exceed expectations.

If you share our values and would like to be considered for this meaningful career opportunity, please apply on our career site.

We thank all candidates who apply, however please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.