Maintenance Scheduler - Journeyman

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Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). PMC also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.

Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, PMC is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.

Our Operations department is a talented group of professionals who are committed to conducting our business in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the public, our employees and contractors, our assets and the environment. We want consistent and predictable operations done the right way, every time.

Plains is currently looking to fill the position of Maintenance Scheduler for our Empress facilities located approximately 100 km north of Medicine Hat, Alberta. Working at site with our Electrical & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Engineering, Construction and Operations personnel, you will report to the District Maintenance Lead (Instrumentation and Electrical) and be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective scheduling of short- and long-term maintenance activities associated with asset integrity, capital, and major maintenance / turnaround projects.

Plains provides a competitive wage and top tier group benefit plan for employees and their eligible dependents. New employees are eligible to participate on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize the work execution management process (WEMP), maintaining a clear overview of the volume of prepared corrective maintenance backlog and prioritizing when to bring work into the schedule for execution.
• Remain aware of advances in field and look for ways to add value to the business.
• Create and communicate draft schedules based on tasks, operational constraints, and corrective work order priorities.
• Assist with management of change (MOC) processes.
• Take initiative for own development and improvement and persistently try to improve individual performance.
• Monitor and review 90-day plans, particularly in relation to equipment stoppages, outages, and shutdowns, and propose adjustments to plans as required.
• Monitor work execution constraints and available work centre capacities and campaign periods, ensuring upcoming constraints are highlighted in time to address them.
• Monitor work periods for specialist services. Propose suggestions on changes to trade mix to fit estimated work.
• Demonstrate an understanding of different perspectives, a willingness to share knowledge and ideas, and provide a helping hand as needed.
• Coordinate all schedule cycle meetings and integrate with the work preparation team and responsible personnel to assure work execution.
• Assist with the monitoring and tracking of maintenance KPIs, working with the various stakeholders to act when KPIs are outside of target ranges.
• Focus on producing results, taking ownership of mistakes or limitation of experience, rather than placing blame or finding excuses.
• Assist with building good working / customer relationships with contractors and service providers.

Qualifications:

• Certified Interprovincial Journeyman in a relevant industrial trade
• 10+ years experience performing preventative maintenance, calibrations, and predictive maintenance in an industrial facility setting
• 5+ years experience in a maintenance scheduling/coordination role
• Shutdown/turnaround experience an asset
• Knowledge of Maximo or relevant computerized maintenance management system with a background in reliability centered maintenance considered an asset
• Demonstrated computer knowledge with experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Goal oriented self-starter with excellent time management and communication skills
• Able to lead by example and positively influence a variety of individuals in a busy field environment
• Capable of productive and positive interpersonal interactions in all circumstances
• Permanent residence within a 100 km radius of Plains Empress facilities required
• Valid drivers license with a clean abstract
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
• Compliance with the Companys drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing #Plains

Our employees drive our success. At Plains, hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep you safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver exceptional results to our stakeholders while also respecting our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our great benefits program . As part of our goal to be an employer of choice, Plains is also committed to doing business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To learn more about our Sustainability and ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, visit our dedicated Sustainability page

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