Strategic Maintenance Planner & Scheduler (Mining)

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

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.