Maintenance Technician - Planner

Introduction

As Ontario’s largest fleet of combined cycle turbine gas plants, Atura Power plays a key role in the province’s electricity system and diverse generation supply. Our team ensures Atura’s flexible energy is readily available during peak demand periods. Atura Power is proud to be playing a leadership role in establishing the supply of low-carbon hydrogen in Ontario. This low-carbon energy source has the potential to reduce or offset emission in a variety of applications and will be a critical tool in the fight against climate change.

At Atura Power, we are guided by our values. We are inclusive, we work safely, we are flexible, we look for ways of doing thing better and we always act with integrity.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician - Planner will work jointly and collaborate with Managers, Project Engineers, Operations, and Maintenance Technicians to coordinate and schedule work activities for the maintenance team. This position requires the skills to develop, manage, assess and carry out work plans to enable the effective completion of work activities across the work management system; executed safely, effectively, on time and according to work priority. This can include supporting the other maintenance planners and the Atura Power fleet of plants as needed.

In addition to the planning duties, the Maintenance Technician – Planner will be required to complete routine maintenance activities, manage contract resources, and provide call out coverage on a rotational basis.

It is anticipated that the Maintenance Technician – Planner is expected to spend the majority of their time in the planning and scheduling of work, but may be required to support the maintenance team in a hands-on capacity depending on operational and maintenance requirements. The allocation of their time will vary depending on the needs of the station and at the direction of the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities – Planning

In addition to focusing on work scheduling and coordination of short to intermediate term activities, achieving high levels of productivity, safety, equipment reliability and availability and environmental compliance, the Maintenance Technician - Planner will:

- Develop and prioritize weekly to six-month area work plans incorporating maintenance programs, regulatory compliance activities, project support and corrective maintenance work

- Plan/manage efficient resource schedules to support major and minor outages, projects and routine maintenance

- Develop work execution plans and detailed resource schedules to provide direction and coordination of project activities within the area

- Ensure work orders and other required documentation are created and properly scoped and reported for all work in the area

- Manage the work plans to ensure that corrective work and work backlog items are incorporated and opportunities to bundle and combine work are identified and all work is resourced as required

- Utilize contracting strategies, including supply of parts and vendor services, to ensure required resources are available to complete the work as per the plans

- Act as the area contact to all departments for short term planning issues, resource availability and updates/progress reports for all major area work

- Collaborate and support other Maintenance Planners as needed within the Atura Power fleet

- Provide regular assessments and reports of work plan completion and variances

- Incorporate revisions and ensure accuracy of entity information and maintenance programs that are modified at a local/regional level

- Performing safe work practices in line with company and OHSA policies and procedures

- Scheduling and reporting in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

- Outage planning and contractor supervision during and outside of outages

- Manage plant level procurement and inventory management

- Assist in evaluating the PM program for continuous improvement

Responsibilities – Maintenance

- Troubleshoot and repair failed and faulty equipment as required to maintain safety, environmental compliance, availability and reliability.

- Provide active control duties for external contractors during and outside of outages

- Select the proper tooling and equipment to maintain mechanical equipment including, but not limited to:

- Rotating equipment: pumps, motors, fans, blowers, turbines, compressors, etc.

- Piping systems and valves.

Pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Physical Demands

- Ability to work up to a 12 hour day or night shift schedule up to 6 consecutive days during planned or unplanned maintenance requirements.

- Ability to work various shifts to support planned or unplanned maintenance requirements.

- Ability to work alone in an unsupervised environment.

- Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.

- Ability to drive a motor vehicle and operate heavy equipment such as lift trucks, articulating booms, and telescopic booms.

- Ability to occasionally lift 50lbs unaided.

- Ability to continuously stand or walk.

- Ability to bend, squat, and climb stairs.

Position Competencies

- A strong understanding of gas fired combine cycle facility operations and maintenance practices.

- Experience in using a CMMS (Maximo experience considered an asset). The successful candidate will need to learn and become an expert in the company system.

- Prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities

- Detail oriented with good organizational and planning skills

- Organization skills and ability to independently execute work, as well as within cross-function teams

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to provide and present timely and relevant feedback and or reporting to various stakeholders

- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including strong analytical, reporting, conflict resolution, problem solving and facilitation skills

- Experience in MS Office Suite and SharePoint is considered an asset

- Willingness to work extended hours, as required, based on operational and business requirements, especially during maintenance outages

Minimum Qualifications

- Minimum four (4) years of related experience in a planning, project coordinator or work management role

- Strong experience with a CMMS program (Maximo is an asset), Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Project or other scheduling software

- Solid understanding of the fundamental principles of Maintenance Management and analytical skills supported by use of applicable software applications

- Strong capability to effectively utilize available resources and meet operation requirements

- Completion of a college diploma in a technical field or Trade Certification in the Province of Ontario (as an Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) or Industrial Electrician (442A) or other) or Other technical background

- Experience in a power production facility will be considered an asset

- Certified Maintenance Management Professional (MMP), or Project Manager (PMP) are assets

- Strong leadership skills for delegation, negotiation, and consensus building to coordinate work to meet company objectives.

- Related industry trade skills and knowledgeable about asset maintenance practices

- Must have a valid driver’s license

Atura Power strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration, and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity. Atura Power seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ+ persons.