Materials Coordinator

About the role

Elk Valley Resources (EVR), a steelmaking coal producer operating four mines in the Elk Valley of British Columbia, is hiring a Materials Coordinator. The role coordinates resources to support maintenance activities, ensuring timely availability of materials, documentation and other critical resources needed for successful maintenance execution. It works closely with the Planning, Scheduling, Execution and Materials teams.

Key responsibilities

• Validate the delivery status of all scheduled materials and provide mitigating actions for issues
• Complete requisitions for new items, parts description changes and min/max changes supporting Plant Maintenance and Supply Chain
• Order special tools or equipment as required
• Coordinate part requirements with purchasing, planning and execution
• Assist with material management of cores and parts returns, shipping requirements and material issues
• Assist crews with break-in work orders, parts sourcing and availability
• Verify availability of service manuals and technical documentation for processing equipment
• Recognize parts book issues, initiate corrective actions and build new books as required
• Aid in organizing, storing and tracking parts
• Take part in daily and weekly scheduling meetings, assist with job plan creation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Implement and develop best practices, and review and process warranty claims with the Warranty Coordinator and vendors
• Assist with shutdown planning, tooling, consumables supplies and parts deliveries, and support planning and scheduling as backup

Required profile

• Prior experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and common Microsoft tools
• Working knowledge of Maintenance Planning and Materials Management best practices
• Willingness to work a 5x2 schedule
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent
• Proven written and verbal communication, initiative, team consensus building, analytical, logistical and problem-solving skills

What we offer

• Salary of $85,000 - $100,000 per year, depending on experience, skills and competencies
• Two annual bonus plans
• Comprehensive benefits plan and retirement package
• Health lifestyle account
• Compressed work week with alternating Fridays off