At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan long-term strategies for mobile equipment and ensure operational readiness.
- Company: Baffinland, a unique mining company in the Arctic with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, health benefits, travel perks, and pension participation.
- Other info: Diverse workplace prioritizing Inuit candidates and promoting inclusivity.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in sustainable mining operations.
- Qualifications: Technical diploma and 7-10 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
About Us
At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.
Reporting to the Planning Superintendent, the Long Range Planner will plan longer term strategies for mobile equipment assessment, inspections, mid-life, and asset refurbishments working closely with Reliability and Mobile Maintenance on supporting Iron Ore Mining operation to maintain the asset life cycle.
Main Accountabilities
- Attend daily, weekly, monthly safety meetings and actively engage in safety culture.
- Understand the life and operations limitations of the components of the fleet.
- Provide technical/operational input into maintenance procedures for life of asset to ensure operational readiness.
- Adjust scope dependent on budget constraints and feedback during budget review process and occasionally during fiscal year.
- Provide weekly cost forecasting.
- Update project status weekly.
- Identify equipment that is the highest risk and most needs the rebuilds/refurbishments for the next year.
- Maintain up-to-date 5-year plan annually.
- Review oil analysis results with Reliability to determine component life.
- Present relevant machine component detail to management explaining change out effect, cost and down time.
- Run a component change out calendar for customer equipment users and budgetary purpose.
- Principle contact and liaison between the maintenance department and operations groups ensuring assets have an accurate bill of materials for refurbishment and sealift inventory.
- Understand our requirement for parts stocking on site.
- Provide parts requirements for annual sea lift based on planned MCCs.
- Create purchase requisitions for labour support.
- Work with asset owners to write AFEs for new equipment – asset owner to provide operational justification.
- Update machine hours in the component tracker.
- Create gantt charts in MS Project for individual rebuilds and overall equipment schedule.
- Host weekly meetings with asset managers reviewing major component replacement schedule.
- Collaborate with necessary department resources to develop work scopes, job plans, safe work instructions, parts lists for accurate plans for the scheduling and manpower forecasting yearly rebuilds of major assets.
- Audit planned work and long range job kits and ensure accuracy.
- Make daily field visits to review MCC progress and gather feedback from mechanics.
- Assist in the continuous improvement of PM strategies.
- Create bills of materials.
- Fill in for Short Range Planner and Scheduler as required.
Main Qualifications
- College diploma in a technical discipline such as Heavy Duty Technician, Diesel Mechanics, Electrician or a related field.
- 7 to 10 years experience as a trades person relevant to the planning vacancy.
- Experience planning facility or mobile maintenance.
- Proficient working knowledge of SAP computer maintenance management system.
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Project software.
- Ability to confidently present to a broad range of people and able to answer questions accordingly.
- Planning and scheduling training course certification.
- An applicable facility maintenance trades certification.
Compensation
Compensation for this position is aligned with Baffinland’s approved compensation framework and current market conditions. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant education and certifications, related training and experience, and internal equity considerations. This site-based role is eligible for participation in the travel benefits, site premiums, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and pension participation.
Eligibility & Hiring Consideration
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. In accordance with our commitments under the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA), priority hiring consideration will be given to Inuit candidates and residents of Nunavut, particularly from communities near our operations. Baffinland is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, and individuals from underrepresented groups.
Long Range Planner employer: Baffinland
Baffinland Mining is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in the breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Nunavut while leading a dedicated team in iron ore mining. With a strong commitment to safety and sustainable practices, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritizes mentorship and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the mining industry, where your expertise will be valued and your career can thrive.
