Turquoise Ridge - Underground Mobile Maintenance Planner II

Nevada Gold Mines; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, andvision

401k retirement plan with employercon

Paid time off

Company-sponsored medical clinics

Employer match share purchase program

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Underground Mobile Maintenance Planner II at Turquoise Ridge to improve maintenance efficiency through planned, preventive, and predictive methods. The role sits within the Underground Maintenance team and collaborates with operations, maintenance, and contractors to minimize downtime while following safety and regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will develop detailed job plans, manage CMMS records, and generate maintenance KPIs to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in relevant mechanical, electrical, or industrial discipline, or technical diploma/degree in engineering or maintenance management or equivalent experience.
• 3–7 years experience in maintenance planning/scheduling in a heavy industry environment; mining or mineral processing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with underground or open pit mobile mining equipment and/or fixed plant or infrastructure.
• Proven experience with CMMS (SAP, Oracle, Pronto, JD Edwards, etc.).
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated understanding of maintenance practices (preventive, corrective, predictive) and reliability concepts.
• MSHA regulations knowledge and compliance.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; proficient with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Review, screen, and prioritize maintenance work requests in line with production requirements, equipment criticality, and safety considerations.
• Develop detailed job plans and work packs for preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance, including scope of work and step-by-step tasks.
• Ensure all planned work adheres to company maintenance standards, OEM recommendations, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, contractor, and other stakeholders to minimize downtime and production impact.
• Coordinate with business partners to ensure work is completed in accordance with approved SOW's and review invoices.
• Support management of critical spares, stock levels, and lead times to reduce delays.
• Verify that all required resources are available prior to job start.
• Use the computerized Maintenance Management System to maintain equipment records, maintenance histories, backlog, and status.
• Generate and analyze maintenance reports and KPIs and recommend improvements.
• Prepare work packages with conditions, parts, and step-by-step procedures.
• Communicate with maintenance, operations, purchasing, warehouse staff, and outside vendors.
• Contribute to project delivery, adhere to project management methodology, and participate in root cause analyses.

Skills

Strong planning and organizational

MSHA regulations understanding

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Technical diploma/degree in engineering or maintenance management

Tools

CMMS (SAP/Oracle/Pronto/JD Edwards)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a maintenance professional who is looking for career growth with a dynamic mining company? Nevada Gold Mines has the job for you!

Position Description

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Underground Mobile Maintenance Planner II at our Turquoise Ridge operations. As part of the Underground Maintenance team, the successful candidate will improve maintenance efficiency using planned, predictive, and maintenance techniques and systems.

At Nevada Gold Mines we are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Review, screen, and prioritize maintenance work requests in line with production requirements, equipment criticality, and safety considerations
• Develop detailed job plans and work packs for preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance, including scope of work and step-by-step tasks, estimated labor hours and craft requirements, tools, equipment, and special tooling, materials, parts, and consumables, technical drawings, procedures, and OEM manuals, safety requirements, permits, and isolation/lock-out details
• Ensure all planned work adheres to company maintenance standards, OEM recommendations, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, contractor, and other stakeholders to minimize downtime and production impact
• Coordinate with business partners to ensure work is completed in accordance with approved SOW's, invoices are submitted appropriately and review invoices against existing agreements.
• Support management of critical spares, minimum/maximum stock levels, and lead times to reduce delays
• Verify that all required resources are (labor, tools, permits, access) available prior to job start
• Determine the cost involved for parts and supplies for each work order and ensure that such costs are communicated and forecasted accurately to maintenance management
• Use the computerized Maintenance Management System (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Pronto, etc.) to maintain accurate equipment records, maintenance histories, track maintenance backlog, and the status of all planned work
• Ensure work plans and task lists are accurate, standardized, and continuously improved
• Generate and analyze maintenance reports and KPIs (e.g., plan compliance, schedule adherence, backlog levels) and recommend improvements
• Uses a variety of software to complete daily activities such as SAP and MS Office products
• Prepare work packages to include conditions and constraints, parts list and develop best practices step by step job procedures
• Communicate/coordinate with all levels of maintenance, operations, purchasing and warehouse staff, and outside vendors
• Contribute to the delivery of projects, carrying out specified project activities within defined time and quality parameters and ensuring adherence to the prescribed project management methodology
• Participate in root cause analysis for recurring or critical failures and incorporate findings into future plans
• Contribute to maintenance budgeting and cost control through accurate estimating, planning efficiency, and optimized use of resources
• Follow the organization's HS&E policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the wellbeing of oneself and others in the workplace
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in relevant mechanical, electrical, or industrial discipline, or technical diploma/degree in engineering or maintenance management or equivalent experience
• 3-7 years experience in maintenance planning/scheduling in a heavy industry environment, mining or mineral processing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with underground or open pit mobile mining equipment (e.g., haul trucks, shovels, drills) and/or fixed plant (e.g., crushers, conveys, mills processing circuits) or surface or underground electrical and fixed infrastructure (refrigeration, ventilation, pumping)
• Proven experience with CMMS (SAP, Oracle, Pronto, JD Edwards, etc.)
• Strong planning and organizations skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated understanding of maintenance practices (preventive, corrective, predictive) and reliability concepts
• Solid understanding and applying of MSHA regulations and compliance
• Strong analytical skills, troubleshooting and strategic thinking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of software (Word, Excel, Project, Primavera, Outlook)

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.