Underground Maintenance Planner Specialist

OceanaGold Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term bonus

Long-term bonus

Health, vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation is seeking an Underground Maintenance Planner Specialist to oversee preventative maintenance planning and scheduling of underground assets. You will ensure resources—manpower, parts, shop space, tools—are available to safely execute work.

Key duties include auditing planned work, coordinating with the UG Maintenance Superintendent, and integrating schedules with mine plans, while tracking KPIs and supporting reliability initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a maintenance planner role for mobile or fixed equipment.
• Experience with maintenance ERP systems (ProntoXi, SAP, JD Edwards, Maximo).
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Regularly audit planned work with maintenance supervisors and technicians.
• Plan and schedule maintenance using the CMMS to optimize resources.
• Support Underground Maintenance Superintendent in day-to-day duties.
• Prepare and issue weekly maintenance schedules to teams and contractors.
• Coordinate with Supply and Vendors to manage inventory and orders.
• Lead or assist continuous improvement projects in maintenance.
• Track KPIs and report performance; develop corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Reliability Engineers on asset management and improvements.

Skills

Maintenance planning & scheduling

Communication skills

Field auditing & continuous HCI

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering degree or trade qualification

Tools

ProntoXi

SAP

JD Edwards

Maximo

Excel

Job description

Underground Maintenance PlannerSpecialist

OceanaGold is aglobal intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience.We have four operating mines - Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and aglobal workforce of ~ 5 , 400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values-Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork-we strive to be atrusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value.We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE:OGC).

Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84 % of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make a true impact!

Job Description

The Maintenance Planner Specialist is responsible for preventative maintenance planning and scheduling of underground mobile and/or fixed plant assets ensuring manpower, parts, shop space, tools, and other resources are available for work to be safely and efficiently executed.

Key ResultAreas:

• Regularly perform field audits of planned work with maintenance supervisors and technicians to acquire real time feedback for continuous improvement of maintenance strategies andtasks.
• Planning and scheduling of all maintenance work through computerized maintenance management system-Pronto Xi, to ensure resources are prioritized in accordance with the maintenance strategy.
• Support day to day functions of the Underground Maintenance department as required by the UG Maintenance Superintendent
• Prepare and issue weekly maintenance schedule to execution team, contractors, and mining department. Work with Mining Technical Services Department to integrate maintenance schedule with mineplan.
• Liaise closely with the Supply Department and Vendors to ensure proper inventory levels, timely delivery of direct orders, and setup/obsoletion of inventory.
• Lead and/or assist with maintenance related continuous improvement projects.
• Track and maintain equipment Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), regularly report on performance, and contribute to the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Work with reliability engineer on reliability improvements, Asset Management Framework implementation and sustainability, developing engineering solutions to repetitive failures, and all other problems that adversely affect plant equipment operations.
• Participate in training and developing maintenance staff in maintenance roles.
• Monitors work order status and data to ensure accurate documentation.
• Review service sheets and analyze data to determine effectiveness, quality of inspection and appropriate inspection intervals in coordination to Reliability Engineers.
• Provides technical assistance to maintenance personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineer or Trade School education and/or qualifications.
• Minimum of 5 years maintenance planner role in maintaining mobile and/or fixed equipment (e.g., mobile equipment, pumps, ventilation fans, electric motors, electrical starters, etc.) or related industry experience.
• Proficient at Office 365 Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel,PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge &Core Functions:

• Demonstrates a high level of technical skill or knowledge in Maintenance Planning and Scheduling.
• Experience with Maintenance ERP Systems (ProntoXi, SAP, JD Edwards, Maximo)
• Able to fault find, give directions, and elevate problems when required during course of duties
• Familiar with Preventive Maintenance, Asset Management, and Mechanical Systems

Additional Information

WHAT’S ONOFFER:

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401 K, and more
• Great residential location close to Charlotte, NC, and is located between the mountains and sea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Monthly paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  

YOU MATTER:OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success.Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact usat [e-mail]

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