Planner II - Mine Maintenance

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Bayard (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in New Mexico is seeking a Maintenance Planner to lead planning and scheduling for a major mining operation, ensuring readiness of materials and equipment and maintaining SAP accuracy.

The role requires 6 years in field maintenance or 4 years with a technical degree, or a 2-year technical degree with related experience. Strong MS Office and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 6 years field maintenance or planning experience.
• Associates in a technical field with 4 years related experience in mining/manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Bachelor's degree in technical field with 2 years related experience in field maintenance in mining/manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Understanding of concepts and workflow of Maintenance Planning/Scheduling.
• Understanding of mining and/or processing equipment function.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated professional/effective written and oral communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead workload activities of the assigned department by planning, scheduling, measuring, and analyzing maintenance activities in collaboration with site supervisors.
• Manage and maintain the integrity of information management systems to achieve planning and scheduling objectives.
• Interact with Supervisors to establish and monitor planned schedules; conduct daily/weekly/monthly planning meetings and review work orders.
• Execute Runtime Forecasting processes and outcomes in the assigned area.
• Mentor Planner I personnel in Freeport-McMoRan practices and scheduling techniques.
• Support area Supervisor in job prep, execution, and follow-up, including in-field readiness of materials and equipment.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust schedules; maintain in SAP.
• Collaborate on long-range planning and outages; manage resources, budgets, and interdepartmental coordination.
• Maintain data integrity in SAP for assigned area.
• Execute and maintain history for all activities in SAP.
• Coordinate with Global Supply Chain to manage parts storage conditions.
• Assist with scope of work for internal/external jobs and vendor interface.

Skills

Maintenance Planning/Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma / GED + 6 years related experience in field maintenance or planning

Associates in a technical field + 4 years related experience

Bachelor's degree in technical field + 2 years related experience

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

Where You Will Work

Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching.

The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver City to learn more.

What You Will Do

• Lead workload activities of the assigned department by planning, scheduling, measuring, and analyzing Maintenance activities in collaboration with site supervisors. Plan, schedule, and analyze execution to generate successful resolution of issues.
• Manage and maintain the integrity of the information management systems to achieve the assigned planning and scheduling objectives.
• Under the guidance of the Equipment Reliability Standards (ERS) interact with the Supervisor in the assigned area to establish and monitor planned schedules for assigned activities. Conduct and participate in daily, weekly, and monthly planning meetings with key stakeholders. Review, prioritize and schedule work orders.
• Responsible for "Runtime Forecasting" process execution and outcomes in assigned area.
• Provide guidance and mentor Planner I personnel in Freeport-McMoRan practices in addition to sound planning and scheduling techniques.
• Support the area Supervisor in all facets of job preparation, execution and follow up as prescribed by the Freeport-McMoRan standards, including time spent "in the field" to ensure readiness and availability of materials and equipment resources.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust schedules for assigned activities. Maintain these schedules in the management system (SAP).
• Collaborate with other Planners and first line supervisors in the long-range planning and scheduling for planned major production shutdowns and long-range planning, including but not limited to, job identification, job priority, resource requirements, materials requirements, budget forecasts and interdepartmental coordination.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining the integrity of information in the management system (SAP) to achieve the assigned planning and scheduling objectives in assigned area.
• Execute, establish, and maintain a history for all assigned activities in the management system (SAP).
• Engage with onsite Global Supply Chain to control warehouse minimum/maximum levels and appropriate storage conditions of materials and parts.
• Support execution of contracts by preparing scopes of work for internal and external jobs. Initiate requests for parts and materials. Interface with Global Supply Chain department but may deal directly with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
• Assist with maintenance management decisions, including departmental budgets and weekly forecasting. Ensure adequate forecasting of large dollar maintenance materials to meet maintenance and financial requirements.
• Generate regular and ad hoc reports for site management to help measure key performance indicators.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What You Bring To Freeport

• High School diploma or GED and six (6) years specific experience in field maintenance in mining/mfgor industrial operationsor six (6) years specific Planning experience in field maintenance in either mining/manufacturing or industrial operations,OR
• High School diploma or GED and six (6) years specific related field maintenance experience in mining/mfg. or industrial operations including four (4) years of specific Planning experience, OR
• Associates in a technical field and four (4) years related experience in field maintenance in mining/mfg. or industrial operations.
• Bachelor's degree in technical field and two (2) years related experience in field maintenance in mining/mfg. or industrial operations.
• Understanding of concepts and workflow of Maintenance Planning/Scheduling
• Understanding of mining and/or processing equipment function
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of maintenance management systems and associated applications.
• Demonstrated professional/effective written and oral communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently$75,000-$104,000 .This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.