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MAINTENANCE PLANNER

At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of an energetic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about achieving results.  With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our diverse operating divisions.

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Planner at Irving Tissue, located in Saint John, New Brunswick. 
As a Maintenance Planner, you will be involved in the planning of daily maintenance work, weekly scheduling activities, and planning and scheduling of shutdowns and events. You will work closely with the Mechanical Supervisor, Tradespersons, Reliability Department, E&I, and Operations to ensure efficient job execution.  You will be responsible for work order planning, administration, and material management / procurement. You may also be required to support as area supervisor at times, and to supervise contractors on small projects.

Who We Are:
Our team operates within a highly technical, fast-paced, competitive business and is part of an integrated forest products value chain under J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI). Our goal is to play an integrated role in sustainably transforming our renewable forest resources into value-added products for today’s consumer markets. We are not just invested in forest products; we are invested in people. We know that our overall success is a combined effort, and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow, and thrive. Being curious and focused on innovation is key to a successful team. 

We operate four Pulp and Paper Mills out of Saint John and St. George, New Brunswick that produce a combined 1 Million Tonnes of product and employ over 1000 employees. Irving Tissue produces quality parent rolls of tissue, providing the strength and softness that have made our leading consumer and private label brands the choice of customers throughout North America. 

You Have:

• Education Required: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technologist, or Journeyman Tradesperson or        equivalent.
• 3-5 years of supervisory or planning experience in maintenance or reliability in heavy industry would be considered an asset.
• Maintenance Management Professional or work towards such a designation would be considered an asset.
• Planning or Project Management experience would be considered an asset.
• Must demonstrate ownership, initiative, attention-to-detail.
• Problem solving skills and ability to lead and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• CMMS experience, ideally with JD Edwards/Oracle would be considered an asset.
• Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written.

We Have:

• More than $400 million recently invested into improving and growing the Pulp & Paper Division, with significant future capital investment planned at all four of our Pulp and Paper Mills.
• Career growth opportunities in Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Leadership, and many other disciplines.
• Significant investment in training including partnerships with some of the best educational Institutions in the country.
• A complete benefits program including health coverage and GRSPs. 
  
  

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 
 
Irving Tissue is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.