The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.
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Surface Mill Maintenance Planner – Mechanical
Where will you work: Onsite – Colonsay, Saskatchewan
(Colonsay is located approximately 42 miles from City of Saskatoon, with an average driving time of about 45 minutes)
About the role
The Surface Mill Maintenance Planner – Mechanical) plays a vital role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and operational efficiency of production and support equipment across the mill and surface infrastructures. This position is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and technical oversight of a multidisciplinary maintenance team, which typically includes:
Industrial Mechanics
Welders
Lubrication Technicians
What will you do?
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
Develop and maintain preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for the underground mine systems and equipment.
Ensure availability of spare parts, tools, and labor for scheduled tasks. This may include sourcing, procuring and expediting materials outside of stock.
Liaise with warehouse and procurement teams to align inventory with maintenance needs.
Coordinate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance plans to minimize downtime and support production goals.
Shutdown Coordination
Plan and coordinate multi discipline tasks during planned outages or shutdowns.
Develop detailed schedules, labor requirements, and material plans to ensure efficient execution.
Work Order Management
Create, manage, and prioritize work orders using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). SAP
Ensure work orders include accurate job scopes, required materials, labor estimates, and safety procedures.
Technical Documentation
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including job histories, schematics, and equipment manuals.
Support root cause failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure all planned work complies with safety standards, site-specific programs/procedures and manufacturers’ recommendations.
Promote safe work practices and participate in safety audits and inspections.
Participate in audits, inspections, and safety improvement activities.
Team Collaboration
Work closely with industrial mechanics, welders, lubrication technicians, supervisors, and operations teams to align maintenance activities with production schedules.
Provide guidance and support to technicians during execution of complex tasks.
What you’ll need:
5-10 years’ experience in industrial maintenance or a related field.
Journeyperson (Red Seal required) in a related trade or equivalent
Proficiency with MS Office, SAP/S4HANA, and other relevant software tools.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with proven leadership ability.
In-depth knowledge of processing equipment used in potash operation.
Must be authorized to work in Canada.
Benefits Offered by Mosaic:
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Tuition Reimbursement
Financial Security Program
Optional HSA plan with company match
Mosaic is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace and strives to achieve a representative workforce in Canada.
We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs - Apply today and join our team!