Mill Maintenance Planner: Reliability & Shutdowns

International Minerals Carlsbad, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

International Minerals Carlsbad, INC. seeks a meticulous Mill Maintenance Planner for our potash processing mill in Carlsbad, NM.

You will plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance to keep equipment reliable and safe. You will develop comprehensive maintenance plans with BOMs, coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement, and manage work orders while ensuring MSHA safety requirements are met and improvements are integrated across the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical drawings, equipment manuals, maintenance specifications, and related documentation.
• Working knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance principles and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Strong organizational, planning, scheduling, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple maintenance activities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across operational departments.
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and exercise sound judgment in maintenance planning activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance activities supporting mill operations.
• Develop comprehensive maintenance job plans, including technical drawings, equipment specifications, torque requirements, labor estimates, materials, tools, permits, and estimated work durations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate bills of materials (BOMs) for maintenance activities.
• Review, organize, and manage maintenance work order backlogs to support efficient scheduling and execution.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities and work schedules with Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability personnel.
• Partner with Warehouse and Procurement teams to verify the availability of replacement parts, equipment, materials, and tools before scheduled maintenance activities.
• Identify and document equipment components, replacement parts, and materials not currently reflected in technical drawings or BOMs.
• Review technical drawings, equipment manuals, and maintenance documentation to develop accurate and executable maintenance plans.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with equipment manufacturers, vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Support reliability-centered maintenance, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Plan & scheduling

Excel proficiency

Read technical drawings

Team collaboration

Safety leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP CMMS

Maximo CMMS

Oracle CMMS

Job description

International Minerals Carlsbad, INC. seeks a meticulous Mill Maintenance Planner for our potash processing mill in Carlsbad, NM.

You will plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance to keep equipment reliable and safe. You will develop comprehensive maintenance plans with BOMs, coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement, and manage work orders while ensuring MSHA safety requirements are met and improvements are integrated across the