Planner - Electrical

Sibanye Stillwater; Big Timber (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Planner at East Boulder Mine in McLeod, MT. The role centers on planning and scheduling maintenance tasks, coordinating with Procurement to ensure parts availability, and maximizing equipment uptime in a safety-conscious environment.

You will prepare detailed weekly and daily work plans, document PM activities, build BOMs, and report on equipment performance using ERP/CMMS tools. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Plan maintenance activities for long- and short-term scheduling.
• Prepare operating and capital budgets with accuracy.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and keep records up to date.
• Proficient with MS Office, ERP systems, and CMMS tools.
• Understand safety regs (OSHA/MSHA) in industrial maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Plan maintenance activities for long- and short-term scheduling.
• Prepare weekly and daily work plans and schedules accordingly.
• Maximize availability of equipment in line with operating policies and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with Procurement to ensure parts availability.
• Screen incoming work orders for priority and planning needs.
• Identify LOTO/TO requirements for work orders.
• Define task scope, labor, skills, tools, equipment, documents, drawings and parts.
• Execute and document Preventive Maintenance activities.
• Build and maintain BOMs and model work orders/standard jobs.
• Provide maintenance and equipment performance reports.

Skills

Planning scheduling

Operating budgets

Communication skills

Office & ERP software

CMMS & safety regs

Education

Engineering degree (Mine/Civil/Mechanical)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

ERP software (Oracle/JDE)

CMMS systems

Job description

Planner - Electrical

Location: East Boulder Mine - McLeod, MT

Schedule: 5x2, 4x3 - 9-hour days

Job Responsibilities and Duties

At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Electrical Maintenance Planner will provide planned work instructions to supervisors and the hourly workforce in the Electrical department. This position uses hands‑on experience, training and knowledge to schedule and plan the resources needed for the completion of stationary and electrical maintenance tasks. The Electrical Planner understands and can articulate the specific short term and the general, longer‑term goals of the company and always maintains, protects, and preserves the facilities’ assets. Must have excellent troubleshooting ability, good communication skills, technical knowledge of production and process equipment, mine processes, and computer operations with the ability to effectively facilitate planning meetings with mine personnel.

• Plan maintenance activities for long- and short-term scheduling.
• Prepare weekly and daily work plans and schedules accordingly.
• Maximize availability of all equipment in line with company operating policies and procedures ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and certifying authority requirements.
• Coordinate with Procurement Department to ensure parts availability.
• Screen incoming work orders for priority, scope and level of planning required.
• Identify Lock Out Tag Out and Try Out requirements for the work order.
• Identify individual task, estimated labour, skills required, tools, special equipment, engineering, documents, drawings, specifications, assembly and disassembly instructions and parts for work orders.
• Execute and document Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities.
• Build and maintain Bill of Materials/kitting and Model Work Orders/ Standard Jobs.
• Provide maintenance and equipment performance reports.

Qualifications and Skills

• Detailed understanding of the planning/scheduling and EAM process.
• Proficiency in the preparation of operating and capital budgets.
• Well established communication, interpersonal, and record keeping skills.
• Proficient in computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite to include Word and Excel), ERP software (Oracle/JDE or equivalent) and CMMS systems.
• Working knowledge of industrial maintenance including safety (OSHA/MSHA Rules & Regulations), production, maintenance, economics, equipment, and environmental regulations.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Mine, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or its equivalent from a recognized institution or meet these standards through proven experience and skillsets.

Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Sibanye-Stillwater are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.