Job Description
Maintenance Planner
Posting Start Date:  4/30/26
Industrial Operations
Canada
Nexans Canada Inc.-Weyburn
Full Time
Experienced - over 5 years
ID:  80088

 

WHO ARE WE?

 

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. For over a century, Nexans has played a crucial role in the electrification of the planet. With around 28,000 people in 42 countries, the Group is leading the charge to the new world of electrification: safer, sustainable, renewable, decarbonized and accessible to everyone Nexans recognizes the differences that make each employee valuable and unique.

 

WELCOMING YOU TO THE TEAM

 

Our story starts in 1911, manufacturing cables to support the distribution of power generated from Niagara Falls, Nexans has proudly contributed to Canada's growth.  We have been involved in many of Canada's most ambitious projects; from dams, bridges, energy transmission and distribution to railroads and transportation. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer and our products are made at facilities located in Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.

 

As a Maintenance Planner, you will report directly to the Project Maintenance & Building Manager of our Weyburn Plant and you will have a key role in the overall maintenance department, purchasing and Inventory Management.

 

GETTING TO KNOW THE POSITION 

 

This role organizes and coordinates all maintenance activities to ensure the smooth operation of equipment, machinery, and facilities.

 

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

 

Maintenance Planning

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive maintenance plan for equipment, machinery, and facilities
  • Create and schedule work orders for preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
  • Coordinate with maintenance technicians, contractors, and supervisors to ensure the availability of parts and other resources for maintenance tasks.
  • Collaborate with production, operations, and engineering teams to plan maintenance activities that minimize disruption to production schedules.
  • Maintain the Computerized Maintenance Management System
  • Generate and schedule work orders from PdM (Precedence Diagram Method) reports
  • Assist in the maintenance and the analysis of the PdM reports

 

Inventory Management

  • Prepare physical storage locations and storage bin structure(Rack number / row number and bin number) Example Fixed bins for each parts & few temporary location for pool of big parts
  • Determine spare parts based on critical requirement (ABC classification)
  • Tracking, ordering (Ariba system), optimizing, cost analysis for Stores items- Ensure SAP inventory and physical inventory are matching  
  • Pickup and deliver maintenance parts in emergencies. 
  • Assist Maintenance Supervisor in daily purchasing and sourcing services and associated paperwork.

 

NEW (Nexans Excellence Way – Continuous Improvement)

  • Collection  ratio (% hours reported vs hours worked)
  • Breakdowns/day
  • Update/create SWI as needed

 

Other

  • Facility maintenance and subcontractor follow-up (i.e. forklifts, hoists, fire system, civil and structural)
  • Responsible for schedules and entries in time & attendance system and for vacation management for the      Maintenance Department
  • Maintain daily KPI recording, including NEW
  • Work with and backup for Maintenance Supervisor and Project Engineering
  • Direct Supervisor of the Stores function

 

Expected results:

  • Work closely with Maintenance Supervisor to plan maintenance activities and inventory parts to improve maintenance performance in support of production and productivity improvement goals.

Planning Contribution

  • PM contents & PdM scheduling
  • Technical Training and meeting schedules
  • Other planned work scheduling – provide feedback for good or poor timing & acceptance from originator
  • Assets information and records
  • Stores (with engineering support) and Critical parts inventory development and management
  • Documents control (Legal, Quality)
  • Contractors control
  • Purchasing for stores & planned work
  • Common and special tools
  • Technician’s time management
  • CI in relation to ownership categories (waste reduction/cost reduction)

 

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE ?

 

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, maintenance management, or a related field (preferred).
  • Proven experience as a maintenance planner or in a similar role.
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Competent project management skills (set priorities, handle multiple projects)
  • Solid understanding of parts & tools (machine/electrical), their uses and requirements
  • Solid understanding of breakdown/PM/PdM tasks for effective scheduling
  • High standards for best practices and quality of work
  • Good safety record and knowledge of Safety in a Maintenance environment (LO/TO., Hot-work permit, work at height.
  • Post-secondary education with technical background – electrical, PLC’s or mechanical
  • 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Software: MS Word, Excel, CAD, computerized maintenance, database management, SAP (an asset)

 

WHY WORK WITH US?

 

  • Interesting and varied work in an international, dynamic and multidisciplinary environment
  • As a group, we believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential, that's why we're committed to providing you with a range of internal mobility opportunities for professional and personal development
  • Comprehensive benefits package including flexible dental/healthcare/vision options, a competitive Company matched Defined Contribution Plan, additional voluntary retirement fund options

Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities

 

Information at a Glance

What drives us

At Nexans, purpose, excellence and people drive us. We electrify the future responsibly, with strong commitments to sustainability, innovation and inclusion. Empowering every employee to grow, contribute and create lasting impact worldwide. Join us in shaping a better tomorrow.