Mine Maintenance Planner

Kinross Gold Corporation; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking a Mine Maintenance Planner to develop and oversee maintenance planning strategies for mobile and fixed mine equipment. You will coordinate preventive, corrective, and predictive work to optimize asset availability, track work orders, and align maintenance with production goals.

The role requires experience in mining maintenance planning, strong data analysis, and the ability to collaborate across operations and contractors while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in planning maintenance in a mining environment.
• Ability to interpret maintenance data and drawings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule routine, corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance for mine equipment.
• Coordinate tasks by equipment condition, criticality, and production needs.
• Track work orders, spare parts, and asset documentation in the CMMS.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and contractors for shutdowns and materials.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Mining industry

Scheduling software

Data analysis

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Maximo

SAP PM

CMMS

Job description

The Mine Maintenance Planner develops, implements, and oversees the maintenance planning strategies and schedules for mine equipment and assets, supporting both preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and ensuring alignment with production goals and company policies.

Essential Functions

• Plan and schedule all routine, corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities for mobile and fixed mine equipment, ensuring optimal asset availability and reliability.
• Identify, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance tasks according to equipment condition, criticality, and production needs.
• Track and manage work orders, asset documentation, spare parts, and inventory alignment using production software.
• Collaborate with operations, production, supply chain, and contractors to schedule shutdowns, obtain materials, and align maintenance with overall operational plans.
• Assist in developing and updating annual maintenance budgets, reporting on cost control, equipment usage, and work completion metrics.
• Prepare and deliver work packs, technical reports, and completion documentation to supervisors for efficient and quality maintenance execution.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance history, analyzing trends to continually improve maintenance planning and asset reliability.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies in all maintenance planning and execution activities.
• Train maintenance employees in production software and planning/scheduling processes as needed.
• Perform any other duties assigned to improve maintenance practices and outcomes.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma required; mechanical/electrical trade or bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in maintenance planning or related fields within the mining industry.
• Advanced proficiency with maintenance management system software, scheduling, and data analysis tools.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of mining equipment, asset management, and maintenance strategies.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, maintenance data, and engineering drawings.
• Attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in teams.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Has a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.
• Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day.
• Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect.
• Fosters the talent and potential of all employees by enabling them to grow, develop, and make a difference in the organization.
• Demonstrates that leadership in the areas of environmental performance and community and stakeholder relations is fundamental to the way we plan and manage our business.
• Holds self and others accountable for the decisions, commitments, and behaviors required to deliver outstanding results.
• Uses judgment to manage business complexities, prioritize and balance conflicting demands to make timely decisions that best advance Kinross strategy.
• Builds and brings teams and people together to achieve organizational goals. Models humility by going beyond self-interest for the good of the group.
• Understands the economic implications of decisions and consistently uses all resources effectively and efficiently to maximize shareholder value.
• Relentlessly champions, develops and embeds best practices.

Strategic Effectiveness — Developing and communicating rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.

External Engagement — Understanding and building relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.

Business Focus — Applying commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.

Living the Kinross Values — Aligning behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.