Maintenance Planner

Our Role:

We are looking for a Maintenance Planner or an experienced maintenance professional who is looking for a career move into maintenance planning. The role can be located at either our Ottorohanga limestone quarry and processing plant but will support the Oparure quarry and Te Kuiti plants.

Key focus areas the role will include:

• Conduct maintenance scheduling for the Ottorohanga limestone quarry facilities, Oparure quarry and Te Kuiti plants. (what and the when).
• Complete detailed maintenance planning for the location the position is based at Ottorohanga. 
• Collaborate with the Production Supervisors, Purchasing & Inventory Specialist and Maintenance Supervisors to coordinate maintenance plan, shutdown planning, job kitting and contractor availability.
• Develop standard maintenance procedures for routine reoccurring jobs.
• Utilize software systems and teamwork to complete planning and scheduling of maintenance work.
• Coordinate the development of maintenance schedule for the Oparure Quarry, Otorohanga Plant and Te Kuiti Plant.  (who and when)
• Develop detailed maintenance plans for individual work orders for all three plants.  Working with maintenance team members to ensure all work orders are planned.  (What and how)
• Collaborate with the Production Supervisors, Purchasing & Inventory Specialist and Maintenance Supervisors in planning and scheduling.  Including the development of work order job kits.  
• Develop standard maintenance procedures for routine reoccurring jobs.
• Manage the backlog of maintenance work orders using the CMMS used within Graymont.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the following attributes and qualifications:

• Mechanical Fitter (or similar) trade qualification and experience or greater than 5yrs in hands on maintenance role in heavy industry.
• Experience in Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) software, management of work orders and MS Office proficiency.
• Experience in maintenance planning and/or scheduling within operations.
• Knowledge and experience with spare parts management.
• Experience managing third party contractors and suppliers.
• Experience with quality systems (e.g. ISO9001) desirable.

Our Company

Incorporated in 1948, Graymont is a global leader in lime and limestone solutions. Lime is a versatile industrial chemical that is key to vital industrial processes and applications and is essential for addressing a multitude of complex environmental challenges. Graymont serves North America and Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets, with operations in Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Graymont is also the strategic partner of Mexican-based Grupo Calidra, the largest lime producer in Latin America. Professionally managed and family-owned, the company has been in operation for 75 years.  Employing some 1,600 employees globally, Graymont aims to be the preferred supplier, employer, and partner of choice wherever the company operates.

Our Workplace

Graymont derives its competitive edge in large part from more than 1,600 employees who bring their diverse skills and energy to work every day at offices and plant sites across North America and Asia-Pacific. In return, we provide competitive wages and benefits, a safe and healthy work environment where you and your team can perform without injury, and opportunities to grow and develop the skills and experience to realize your full potential.