Workshop Planner

About the role

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Workshop Planner in Elko, NV. We are a global leader in equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions, and sustainability-driven technologies for the mining and construction industries. We value innovation, fairness, and long-term impact.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the workshop team to plan for manpower and material requirements to meet delivery commitments.
• Develop and audit Standard Job Plans (SJPs).
• Prepare and communicate rebuild schedules, Gantt charts, and other materials with internal service teams.
• Ensure that building, tooling, and personnel resources can be used effectively based on availability.
• Generate parts lists for all equipment related jobs.
• Place purchase orders for major components and outside services related to equipment jobs.
• Develop change orders based on updated scopes of work and communicate as required.
• Track all workshop jobs.
• Organize outgoing shipment of units.
• Prepare reports and other information for weekly production meetings.
• Facilitate project debriefs to gather feedback, identify gaps, and improve SJPs and BOMs.
• Participate in all workshop safety meetings.
• Comply with SMC safety policies and applicable government, industry regulations or requirements.
• Complete pertinent data collection and reporting as required by location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years college level education and 2 years experience in similar role with responsibilities for planning jobs in a range from $200 to $1.5M.
• Computer literate, proficient with Computerized Maintenance Management System, as well as project management software.
• 3 years technical experience working as technician on heavy mining equipment.
• 4+ years in workshop rebuild planning and capacity management.
• CMMS Certification.
• Associates degree or certification program in business administration, project management or logistics.
• Proficiency in Maximo CMMS.
• Proficiency with MS Project and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of AI tools, such as MS Copilot.
• Knowledge of SAP.

Additional Expected Competencies

• Mechanical understanding of heavy mobile equipment and component identification (Sandvik equipment preferred).
• Ability to interpret parts diagrams, hydraulic and electrical schematics, and OEM technical procedures.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills, which will contribute to teamwork and customer relationships.
• In-depth understanding of customer business processes.
• Highly developed time management and organizational skills.
• High level of initiative, drive, and determination to achieve goals and targets set for customer satisfaction.
• An exemplar attitude towards fostering a culture of Continuous Improvement.

Health and Safety

• Identifies and reports any unsafe work habits.
• Sends weekly progress report to the workshop supervisor and manager for forwarding to the customer.
• Captures and coordinates weekly planning meeting to present and/or adjust the weekly operational work plan.
• Prepares a backorder review prior to the weekly planning meeting.
• Prepares a weekly hours report per job & performs weekly updates of work plans by bay to generate efficiency and utilization projections.
• Sends the parts delivery request by workstation, in coordination with the parts coordinator, for delivery to the station.
• Prepares a weekly operational work plan, considering the division of personnel by work shifts, assignment of technicians per project, in conjunction with Supervision and Workshop Management.
• Any other responsibilities according to business needs.

Location

Elko, NV

Work authorization

Must have the legal right to work in the United States on an indefinite basis without employer sponsorship.

Compensation

Expected salary range for this role is from $74,240 to $95,000 annually.

Benefits

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package, including a competitive benefits package of health, dental, and disability insurance and an outstanding 401(k) retirement savings plan. We also provide opportunities for professional competence development, training, and career advancement.

How to apply

For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.home.sandvik/careers to the Workshop Planner position R0092407. Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at hrsupport.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.