Workshop Planner

4684 SMC Region USC; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Sandvik Mining in Elko, NV seeks a Workshop Planner to coordinate manpower, materials, and schedules for equipment jobs onsite. You will develop SJPs, manage rebuild timelines, and ensure efficient use of resources while liaising with service teams.

The role requires CMMS and project management proficiency, strong planning skills, and a focus on safety. Benefits include comprehensive compensation and professional development opportunities in a global company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years college-level education and 2 years experience in a similar planning role.
• Proficiency with CMMS and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Plan manpower and material requirements to meet delivery commitments.
• Develop and audit Standard Job Plans (SJPs).
• Prepare rebuild schedules, Gantt charts, and communicate with service teams.
• Track workshop jobs and organize outgoing shipments.
• Prepare weekly reports and participate in planning meetings.

Skills

Planning

Report writing

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

College-level education

Tools

Maximo CMMS

MS Project

MS Excel AI tools

SAP

Job description

Sandvik Mining is looking for a Workshop Planner in Elko, NV. Sandvik has a strong platform based on our world‑class R&D capabilities, and premium, high‑tech products. We are at the forefront of automation, digitalisation and electrification, and sustainability is an integral part of how we do business. We seek bright, curious, and forward‑thinking multi‑cultural team members who are motivated by serving customers and employees, in future proofing business and thrive in an inclusive learning culture. We offer competitive wages and benefits, strong support for learning and professional development, and opportunities to grow a successful, rewarding career in a diverse, collaborative, and globally connected organization that values innovation, fairness, and long‑term impact.

Business Area Mining is a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability‑driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. The Workshop Planner will be an onsite role in Elko, NV.

Key Responsibilities

• The Workshop Planner will be responsible for working closely with the workshop team to plan for manpower and material requirements to meet delivery commitments.
• Develops and audits Standard Job Plans (SJPs).
• Prepares and communicates rebuild schedules, Gantt charts, and other materials with internal service teams.
• Ensures that building, tooling, and personnel resources can be used effectively based on availability.
• Generates parts lists for all equipment related jobs.
• Places purchase orders for major components and outside services related to equipment jobs.
• Develops change orders based on updated scopes of work and communicates as required.
• Track all workshop jobs.
• Organises outgoing shipment of units.
• Prepares reports and other information for weekly production meetings.
• Facilitates project debriefs to gather feedback, identify gaps, and improve SJPs and BOMs.
• Required to participate in all workshop safety meetings.
• Complies with SMC safety policies and applicable government, industry regulations or requirements.
• Completes pertinent data collection and reporting as required by location.

Health and Safety

• Identifies and reports any unsafe work habits.
• Sends weekly progress report to the workshop supervisor and manager for forwarding to the customer.
• Coordinates weekly planning meeting to present and/or adjust the weekly operational work plan.
• Prepare Backorder review prior to the weekly planning meeting.
• Prepare a weekly hours report per job & perform weekly updates of work plans by bay to generate efficiency and utilisation projections.
• Send the parts delivery request by workstation, in coordination with the parts coordinator, for delivery to the station.
• Prepare a weekly operational work plan, considering the division of personnel by work shifts, assignment of technicians per project, in conjunction with Supervision and Workshop Management.
• Any other responsibilities according to business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum 3 years college level education and 2 years experience in similar role with responsibilities for planning jobs in a range from $200 to $1.5M.
• Must be computer literate, proficient with Computerised Maintenance Management System, as well as project management software.

Preferred qualifications

• 3 years technical experience working as technician on heavy mining equipment.
• 4+ years in workshop rebuild planning and capacity management.
• CMMS Certification.
• Associates degree or certification program in business administration, project management or logistics.
• Proficiency in Maximo CMMS.
• Proficiency with MS Project and MS Excel AI tools, such as MS Copilot.
• Knowledge of SAP.

Additional expected competencies

• Mechanical understanding of heavy mobile equipment and component identification (Sandvik equipment preferred).
• Ability to interpret parts diagrams, hydraulic and electrical schematics, and OEM technical procedures.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills, which will contribute to teamwork and customer relationships, is required.
• Ability to work as part of an integrated, broad team.
• An in depth understanding of customer business processes.
• Highly developed time management and organisational skills.
• High level of initiative, drive and determination to achieve goals and targets set for customer satisfaction.
• Exemplary attitude towards fostering a culture of Continuous Improvement.

KEY RESULT AREAS AND KPIs

• Ensure that all information on maintenance performed is generated in a timely and reliable manner and is available for analysis and reporting required by the organization.
• To accurately determine the workload for each team of technicians.
• Ensure that the information in the Maintenance Management Software is timely and of high quality.
• Continuously improving Maintenance Plans and Programs in accordance with established goals.
• GP compliance (projected profit – projected margins) attention to costs.
• Ensure KPI Metrics are Achieved for Utilisation.

Location

Elko, NV

Work Authorization

Must have the legal right to work in the United States on an indefinite basis without employer sponsorship. (Please note: temporary work authorisations, including OPT, do not meet this requirement.) This position will be posted a minimum of 5 days, or until filled.

Compensation

Expected salary range for this role is from $74,240 to $95,000 annually.

Benefits

Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package, including a competitive benefits package of health, dental, and disability insurance and an outstanding 401(k) retirement savings plan. We also provide opportunities for professional competence development, training, and career advancement.

Equal Opportunity

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.

Internal Job Application Note

Your application will be handled as a Sandvik Internal Candidate by the Sandvik Recruitment team.