Job Description
Job Title:  Mine Maintenance Senior Planner

The Greenstone Mine commenced production in May 2024 and will be one of Canada's largest open-pit gold mines, with annual production expected to average nearly 400,000 ounces of gold per year for an initial 14-year mine life with additional potential from a large underground deposit. Greenstone Gold Mines LP is owned by Equinox Gold Corp, a Vancouver-based mining company with seven other operating mines in the United States, Mexico and Brazil.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Mobile Maintenance Senior Planner. Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Superintendent, the Mobile Maintenance Senior Planner is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintains reliability-based maintenance strategies, particularly for mobile equipment. They focus on preventing and predicting maintenance needs, coordinating resources, and optimizing schedules to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability. They also train team members, monitor performance, and collaborate with other departments to achieve common goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the maintenance planning function to ensure that the work scheduling process is being performed and meeting targeted KPIs.
  • Prepare a rolling twelve-month forecast of major component change-outs according to the equipment maintenance strategies.
  • Continually review the work order history to optimize component change-out intervals and eliminate recurring defects.
  • Assist in preparing the annual budget (operating and capital) for the department. 
  • Ensure that all work assigned is completed in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Keep classified maintenance records up to date.
  • Monitor, check and liaise with workshop personnel (in-house and contractor workshops) to ensure that maintenance works are carried out as planned and scheduled.
  • Enforce and maintain the Company Code of Conduct and compliance with Company Standards, procedures, rules and guidelines.
  • Monitor on site Warehouse parts support and offer relevant stocking levels updates.
  • Report daily on machine fleet Up/Down status.
  • Present daily department production meetings relaying our performance with: KPIs, weekly schedule, running repair achievement and notification backlog.
  • Actively supervise, coach and mentor planners to improve overall skill base and annual leave relief capabilities, inclusive of resource succession planning.
  • Overall department responsibility for the operational capability of SAP and the updating of further upgrades/developments.


Required Experience and Skill Set

  • Able to produce timely and high-quality documentation.
  • Experience and knowledge of time and risk management.
  • CMMS-SAP experience is an asset.
  • Experience as a retail maintenance supplier.
  • Experience as a departmental supervisor.
  • Experience working for an OEM mine equipment supplier.
  • Experience as a mine mechanic.
  • Experience working with SAP/Prometheus scheduling tool is an asset.

Job Conditions

  • Strong leadership skills and able to create a positive work environment.
  • Manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong problem identification, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Certifications

  • Valid inter-provincial trade qualification certificate in a relevant field.

Education

     

    Greenstone Mine provides company transportation from multiple pick-up point locations.

    Greenstone Gold Mines is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

    Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.