Maintenance Planner (Mechanical) - High River, AB

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196. Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Location: High River, AB Job Type: Full Time Shifts Available: 1st Compensation: $32.95/hr - $44.30/hr Date posted: 06-26-2026 Benefits Information * Benefits are based in our Collective Bargaining Agreement * Paid Vacation * Extended Health & Dental * Vision Care * Pension Plan * Short-term Disability and Life Insurance * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Tuition Reimbursement Principal Accountabilities * Review, organize, and prioritize all approved maintenance work to ensure effective planning execution * Conduct field walkdowns to confirm job scope, validate site conditions, and identify hazards and risks * Determine equipment shutdown requirements and assess the need for engineering changes; initiate the Management of Change (MOC) process when required * Identify and apply existing job plans where applicable to improve efficiency and standardization * Develop comprehensive and accurate orders * Collaborate with Supply Chain to source, order, and stage required materials in alignment with the work schedule * Ensure all work orders are complete, accurate, and meet planning standards before releasing for approval; update system status accordingly * Monitor and enforce compliance with established work management processes and planning standards * Maintain and continuously improve equipment Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring equipment attributes, specifications, and documentation are accurate and complete * Optimize and evaluate Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs to improve reliability, effectiveness, and asset performance * Ensure all planning activities meet safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements, including proper permit identification and documentation * Integrate safety and environmental controls into all maintenance plans and job scopes * Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in maintenance planning processes and system effectiveness * Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment * Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications * Legally authorized to work in Canada * Must be 18-year-old and above * Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing, bending, and working in confined or elevated spaces * Ability to work various schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required * Basic computer skills (MS Office package) * Minimum of two (2) years of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP PM * Experience in a maintenance planning environment * Strong English communication (written and verbal) * Knowledge of mechanical systems and detailed knowledge of the mechanical maintenance work * Proficient with technical documentation including but not limited to interpreting maintenance procedures, manuals, drawings, and specifications Preferred Qualifications * Previous experience as a maintenance planner * Previous experience in a food manufacturing or industrial production environment * Experience with safe work practices, such as Pre-Job Hazard Analysis (PJHA), confined spaces, job task permitting, etc Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.

Review and prioritize maintenance work orders while conducting field walkdowns to define job scopes and identify risks. Optimize preventive maintenance programs and manage equipment Bills of Materials to improve asset reliability and safety compliance.

Requires at least two years of experience with CMMS (such as SAP PM) and a strong knowledge of mechanical systems. Candidates must be physically capable of demanding work and possess strong English communication skills.

• Paid Vacation • Extended Health & Dental • Vision Care • Pension Plan • Short-term Disability • Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Tuition Reimbursement

• Technical DocumentationPreferred
• Preventive MaintenancePreferred
• Safety CompliancePreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Maintenance Planning
• CMMS
• SAP PM
• Mechanical Systems
• Technical Documentation
• Work Order Management
• Preventive Maintenance
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Management of Change (MOC)
• Hazard Analysis
• Supply Chain Collaboration
• Safety Compliance

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Trades
• Agriculture
• Food & Beverage

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 29, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week