Regional Repair Planner

Company:

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Join Finning and play a key role in optimizing repair operations across our regional network. This position offers:

• Opportunities to drive operational efficiency and standardization.
• A collaborative environment with strong leadership support.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• A competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package.

As a Regional Repair Planner, you’ll direct and prioritize equipment repair work across multiple facilities, ensuring repairs are routed to the right place at the right time. You’ll collaborate with Product Support Sales Representatives (PSSRs), operations teams, and service facilities to balance safety, profitability, and efficiency while supporting long-term planning through data-driven insights.

Job Description:

• Route repair work to the most suitable facility based on capability, capacity, and governance models.
• Develop and maintain standardized repair scopes for consistency across the network.
• Facilitate temporary labor transfers and manage travel administration within the region.
• Collaborate with PSSRs to understand customer needs and support preliminary estimates and repair planning.
• Monitor facility throughput and backlog, resolving constraints related to tooling, parts, or labor.
• Participate in daily scheduling meetings and consolidate regional activities into a master schedule.
• Coordinate multi-facility repairs to improve repair velocity and meet customer timelines.
• Support logistics for equipment and component movement across the network.
• Track and report repair progression, backlog, and throughput to support operational planning.
• Ensure timely completion of Service Letters (priority, safety, and containment) within the region.
• Provide insights and reporting for Service Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) sessions.
• Identify process gaps and recommend efficiency enhancements for continuous improvement.

Day-to-Day Activities:

• Attend daily scheduling meetings and update master schedules.
• Monitor backlog and throughput across facilities.
• Coordinate labor transfers and logistics for multi-facility repairs.
• Prepare reports for operational planning and S&OP sessions.
• Engage with PSSRs and service teams to align repair priorities.

Requirements:

• Strong technical knowledge of equipment, components, and machine systems; Journeyperson certification is an asset.
• Proficiency with tools such as M3, Smartsheet, databases, and flowcharting software.
• Previous experience in equipment operations, product support, or service planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly organized with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Important:

• Location: Fort McKay or Mildred Lake office.
• Permanent, full-time role.
• Monday–Friday, 5x2 schedule.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.