Process Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Kinross Gold Corporation; Nevada; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation in Nevada seeks an experienced Maintenance Planner to organize maintenance work for heavy process equipment and ensure reliable production availability. You will develop plans, schedules, and budgets, coordinating parts and materials while applying reliability methods to improve maintenance strategies.

The role requires strong computer proficiency, teamwork, and the ability to work within safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Five years' mining maintenance planning experience.
• Minimum 6 months as parts coordinator.
• Mechanical understanding of process equipment.
• Proficient with computers and office software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive maintenance program for the assigned area to support production goals and availability.
• Plan long- and short-range work to meet schedule commitments.
• Apply Reliability Methodologies (RCM, RCA, FMECA) to improve maintenance strategies.
• Create standard jobs, preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and schedules for equipment.
• Ensure timely ordering of all required parts and materials.
• Develop and oversee the budgeting process for the area, focusing on zero-based budgeting.
• Monitor year-to-date costs and forecast accuracy against actuals.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Mentor and develop other department personnel in listed duties.
• Adhere to safety, environmental, confidentiality, and code of conduct policies.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Mining industry experience

Process equipment knowledge

Budgeting and cost control

Scheduling software

PC skills (Word/Excel)

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Under the direction of the Maintenance Planning General Supervisor, the incumbent will provide planning services to the assigned maintenance areas. Ensures the work is properly planned , and scheduled with trade requirements, stores material, direct purchase material, and specialty service(s) identified on the work order, while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain an overall maintenance program for the assigned area that will ensure production goals and availabilities are maintained.
• Long and short range work planning.
• Participate in the application of Reliability Methodologies for supporting the continuous improvement of maintenance strategies (RCM, RCA, FMECA, etc.)
• Produces standard jobs, preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance tasks and schedules for equipment.
• Ensure that all parts and materials are ordered in a timely manner.
• Develop and oversee the Strategic Business Plan and budgeting process for the assigned area. Annual budgeting procedures will be focused around achieving zero based budgets.
• Monitor year to date cost performance/analyze forecasted budget against actual.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Help develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by state agency, or must be able to pass driver competency course and exam.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Five years previous experience with mining or similar industry experience with maintenance of Process heavy equipment is desirable.
• A minimum of 6 months experience as a parts coordinator preferred.
• Mechanical understanding of mining Process equipment to support effective planning.
• Must be computer literate and have a good understanding of the process and equipment involved.
• General understanding of mining, operations, as well as limited understanding of milling, and maintenance operations.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing workd processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to work independently and also as a member of the overall team.
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have 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.
• 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.