Mobile Maintenance Planner

Thiess, originating in Australia in 1933, is now a $4 billion global organization focusing on sustainable resource solutions, including mining services, land reclamation, and engineering consulting. With 15,000 employees, we are committed to creating lasting value for our clients and leading the way toward a more sustainable future. Our unique business approach to contract mining is available in the United States and Canada, operating in Salt Lake City, Utah, Colorado, the Intermountain West region, Sudbury, Greater Ontario, and Northern Ontario. We are expanding to other states and areas in both countries.

About the role

The Maintenance Planner supports mining operations by planning and scheduling short- to medium-term maintenance for mobile equipment, infrastructure, and facilities. Working in alignment with OEM specifications, the role focuses on improving equipment availability, reducing unplanned downtime, and ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Produce, review, and maintain rolling monthly, quarterly, and annual plans as well as equipment specifications, tires, and undercarriage tracking files.
• Maintain currency and accuracy of equipment maintenance history, work orders, job records database, and technical information on processes, plant, and equipment.
• Identify potential work using an effective condition monitoring program and financial package-based work programs; provide guidance and support to project teams.
• Develop weekly agreed maintenance plans using equipment strategies to facilitate maximum production and minimize downtime and costs to meet plant availability and reliability targets.
• Align other maintenance activities such as defects and breakdown repairs with periodic maintenance and provide updates on a weekly basis.
• Develop a recommended and optimized bill of materials for standard jobs employed under the maintenance strategy.
• Ensure work planned is completed within the allowed budget and resources by cost-effective use of resources to maintain and service infrastructure.
• Assist with the procurement and freight of parts and services; ensure full reliability of parts and equipment is retained while stored, using only approved suppliers and hire equipment.
• Maintain accurate and effective costing reporting as well as support documentation; ensure all completed work orders are closed out.
• Use the company’s financial package to produce, review, and maintain equipment lists and contracts; raise work orders for all maintenance activities.
• Coordinate warranty claims and ensure warranty forms are lodged with OEMs for components and repairs using approved warranty processes and site documentation.
• Identify project-based opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs to increase effectiveness and efficiency by eliminating repetitive, costly, or low-value work.
• Utilize predictive maintenance processes to raise re-work requests and organize additional maintenance requirements.
• Ensure all materials, parts, personnel, tools, permits, and equipment are available for execution when required by the plan.
• Review and audit mechanical repairs and services to ensure compliance with site maintenance schemes.
• Review and report on planning and scheduling, equipment reliability, and maintenance department performance.
• Manage tire life cycle by ensuring tires are maintained and repaired in accordance with company policy and best practices as per the tire management system.
• Assist in the implementation and compliance of HSE plans to ensure safe and sustainable mobile plant and ancillary equipment.
• Provide expert advice in all incident investigations to ensure root causes are identified and required documentation is reported; implement corrective actions in consultation with relevant parties.
• Identify hazards and risks through regular inspections, audits, and behavioral observations as per HSE targets; take corrective actions where required.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to enhance coordination between the maintenance department, mine leadership, and client groups; minimize interruptions to operations by maintaining strong working relationships.
• Communicate detailed maintenance plans for scheduled maintenance to the maintenance department, mine leadership, and client groups on a weekly basis.
• Coordinate with offsite maintenance planners to ensure the best business outcomes are achieved.
• Promote prosperous, healthy client relationships to network and identify new business opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ planning experience in mobile equipment.
• Minimum of 3 years’ SAP software experience.
• Surface mining experience, with strong knowledge of fixed plant/mobile maintenance processing and associated maintenance processes in a surface mine operation.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems within fixed plant or mobile assets.
• Expertise in predictive and preventative maintenance techniques.
• Experience with resource allocation and optimizing maintenance workforce efficiency.
• Familiar with Office 365, including strong Excel skills and MS Project skills.
• Maintenance Planning in SAP software required.
• Use of Cat SIS and other OEM parts manuals.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while being self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to analyze equipment and processing performance data to identify trends and improvement areas.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Valid US Driver’s License.
• Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess.
• Must be fluent in the English language.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to work in winter and summer conditions with temperatures below zero degrees and 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time, walk long distances, and climb ladders.
• Able to work for extended 12-hour shifts.
• No auditory or visual impairments restricting the ability to see distances while driving and clearly discern auditory and visual alerts/alarms (not including color blindness).
• Quick response/reaction times.
• Arm-hand steadiness and manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• Trade or tertiary qualification in mechanical or electrical preferred.
• Training and/or experience in maintenance management and/or maintenance planning processes.
• Vocational training in mechanics, engineering, or related field.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and participation in 401k plan with company matching.
• Medical benefits include private health insurance with premium coverage for employees and competitively subsidized private health insurance for immediate family.
• Site allowances, including accommodation, meals, and travel considerations.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to ongoing learning, development, and career advancement opportunities within Thiess’ global network.

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid Monday-Friday schedule. Additional hours may be required to meet business needs.

• One week onsite (M-F).
• One week remote (M-F).

Pay

$48.08 - $62.50 USD hourly salary (DOE).