Job Description
Job Title:  Mine Maintenance Planner

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

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