Job Description
Job Title:  Maintenance Planner II

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life mines in Canada, Mexico, Nicaragua and United States.  Guided by our core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and teamwork, we foster a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where a talented, experienced team works together to deliver reliable operations, responsible mining, and long-term value to its shareholders and host communities.

Mesquite Mine

Come build your career at Mesquite — Equinox Gold's first-ever operating mine and a proud cornerstone of our story since 2018. Nestled in the sunny desert of Imperial County, California, this open-pit gold mine has been running strong since 1986 and has produced over five million ounces of gold and counting. With production expected to continue for years to come, Mesquite offers the stability of a proven operation alongside real opportunities to grow, learn, and make your mark.

Castle Mountain

Castle Mountain is Equinox Gold's exciting 100%-owned gold expansion project in California and one of our most promising growth opportunities in a tier-one jurisdiction. Castle Mountain is poised to become a cornerstone asset in our portfolio as a long-life, low-cost mine producing around 200,000 ounces of gold annually over a 14-year life.  Join our team at this pivotal stage and help shape the future of a mine from the very beginning, with real opportunities to grow your career as the project comes to life.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Mill Maintenance Planner. Reporting to the Mill Maintenance Senior Planner, the Mill Maintenance Planner is responsible for all long- and short-term planning for the Mill Fixed Plant and Powerhouse equipment.  The successful candidate will be part of a new team and will be responsible for coordinating Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Operations resources to successfully gather information and report in a timely manner. The candidate will be responsible for the planning team and for coordinating with the Equipment Reliability group.

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote and demonstrate safe work practices.
  • Plan and schedule the work and assist with directing small teams of tradespeople in servicing and rebuilding fixed assets and components such as pumps, screen decks, conveyors, and gearboxes, etc.
  • Create and manage long-range and shutdown planning for the fixed plant assets.
  • Communicate and ensure adherence to new, modified, or existing procedures and assist in the development and creation of new procedures and work instructions.
  • Manage manpower and training requirements.
  • Develop and deliver notes for cross-shift communication.
  • Communicate requirements for master data changes and master material requests.
  • Ensure sign-off forms for stock returns are completed.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory authorities.
  • Manage all day-to-day SAP activities, including history input.
  • Participate in weekly stakeholder scheduling meetings.
  • Manage the ordering of direct charge items for rebuilds and urgent and/or immediate work.
  • Participate in the creation of OPEX/CAPEX budgets and in quarterly re-forecasts.
  • Initiate and support equipment and process improvement ideas.
  • Initiate and support cost-saving measures.

 

Required Experience and Skill Set

  • 5+ years of experience, preferably in a mining or industrial environment.
  • An engineering background or a Red Seal Trade Certificate in a relevant field will be considered an asset.
  • 3+ years of SAP planning experience required.
  • SAP/Prometheus scheduling tool experience would be considered an asset.
  • Experience and knowledge of time and risk management.
  • Experience and knowledge concerning Work Breakdown Structure and Critical Path Management.
  • Experience in planning for fixed plant equipment.
  • CMMS-SAP experience is an asset, as is proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Job Conditions

  • Able to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Able to produce high-quality documentation in a timely manner.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to create a positive work environment.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Certifications

    Education

      The salary range for this position is from $129,898.00 to $157,176.97.

      At Equinox Gold, our commitment to teamwork means building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate. We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

      Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.