Thiess

Maintenance Planner: Fixed Plant

Arizona, United States

full_time

About This Job

ABOUT THIESS

Thiess, originating in Australia in 1933, is now a $4 billion global organization focusing on sustainable resource solutions, including mining services, land reclamation, and engineering consulting. With 12,000 employees, we are committed to creating lasting value for our clients and leading the way toward a more sustainable future.

We are a movement spearheading a journey towards a more sustainable future, and North America is a crucial part of it. Our unique business approach to contract mining currently makes our services available in the United States and Canada. In the US, we operate in Salt Lake City, Utah, Colorado, and the Intermountain West region. In Canada, our services are available in Sudbury, Greater Ontario, and the Northern Ontario region. We are also expanding to other states and areas in both countries.

Please get to know us better by watching the following videos about Our Purpose and Our Values!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Planner will perform planning and support functions necessary to maintain major mining equipment, infrastructure and facilities. They will schedule and plan short to medium term maintenance for fixed plant equipment (i.e. Mill and crusher) to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specification to ensure the equipment achieves maximum availability in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and Scheduling

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Produce, review and maintain rolling monthly, quarterly and annual plans as well as equipment specifications, tires and undercarriage tracking files

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Maintain currency and accuracy of equipment maintenance history, work orders, job records database and technical information on processes, plant and equipment

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Identify potential work using an effective condition monitoring program and financial package-based work programs and provide guidance and support to the project teams

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Develop weekly agreed maintenance plans using equipment strategies to facilitate maximum production and minimize downtime and costs to meet plant availability and reliability targets

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Align other maintenance activities such as defects and breakdown repairs with periodic maintenance and provide updates on a weekly basis

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Develop a recommended and optimized bill of materials for the various standard jobs employed under the maintenance strategy

Finance and Commercial

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Ensure that work planned is completed within the allowed budget and resources by cost effective use of resources to maintain and service fixed plant infrastructure.

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Assist with the procurement and freight of parts and services and ensure full reliability of parts and equipment is retained while stored, only using approved suppliers and hire equipment

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Maintain accurate and effective costing reporting as well as support documentation and ensure all completed work orders are closed out

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Effectively use the company’s financial package to produce, review and maintain equipment lists and contracts and raise work orders for all maintenance activities

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Coordinate warranty claims and ensure warranty forms are lodged with OEMs for components and repairs using approved warranty processes and site documentation

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Identify project-based opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs to increase effectiveness and efficiency by eliminating repetitive, costly or low-value work

Maintenance and Reliability

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Utilize predictive maintenance processes to raise re-work requests and organize any additional maintenance requirements

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Ensure all materials, parts, personnel, tools, permits and equipment is available for execution when required by the plan

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Review and audit mechanical repairs and services to ensure compliance with site maintenance schemes.

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Review and report on planning and scheduling, equipment reliability and maintenance department performance

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Manage tire life cycle by ensuring tires are maintained and repaired in accordance with company policy and best practices as per the tire management system

Health, Safety, Environment and Community

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Assist in the implementation and compliance of HSE plans to ensure safe and sustainable mobile plant and ancillary equipment

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Provide expert advice in all incident investigations to ensure the root causes are identified and that all the required documentation is reported. If applicable, play an active role in implementing corrective actions in consultation with relevant parties

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Constantly look to identify hazards and risks through regular inspections, audits, and behavioral observations as per HSE targets and take corrective actions where required

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Relationship Management

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Liaise with all internal stakeholders to enhance coordination between the maintenance department, mine leadership, and client groups and minimize interruptions to operations by maintaining strong working relationships with relevant personnel

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Communicate detailed maintenance plans for scheduled maintenance to maintenance department, mine leadership, and client groups on a weekly basis

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Coordinate with the offsite maintenance planners to ensure the best business outcomes are achieved.

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Promote prosperous healthy client relationships to network and identify new business opportunities

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Performs other related duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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Minimum of 5 years experience in mobile equipment maintenance

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Minimum of 2 years experience in fixed plant equipment planning, mining maintenance activities

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Familiar with Office 365, including strong Excel skills and MS Project skills

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Experience with SAP or JD Edwards ERP software

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Use of Cat SIS and other OEM parts manuals

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Strong written and oral communication skills

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Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess is required

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Must be fluent in the English language

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Ability to sit for extended periods of time, typically 6–8 hours per day, with occasional breaks.

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Regular use of a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment for sustained periods.

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Ability to maintain focus and attention on a computer screen for prolonged periods.

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Ability to perform repetitive motions such as typing and mouse movements.

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Occasional lifting of office supplies or equipment (up to 10–20 lbs).

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Ability to maintain good posture while sitting for extended hours.

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Ability to adjust seating and workstation to accommodate ergonomic needs and comfort.

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Ability to perform tasks that may require fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

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No auditory or visual impairments restricting the ability to see distances while driving and clearly discern auditory and visual alerts/alarms (not including color blindness)

DESIRED SKILLS

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Strong knowledge of fixed plant processing and associated maintenance processes in a surface mine operation.

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Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., SAP, Maximo, JD Edwards ERP, or similar systems) – SAP Strongly desired.

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Ability to develop and manage maintenance schedules for equipment and machinery.

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Expertise in predictive and preventative maintenance techniques.

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Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems within fixed plant assets

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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues.

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Experience with resource allocation and optimizing maintenance workforce efficiency.

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Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., MSHA).

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Ability to analyze equipment and processing performance data to identify trends and improvement areas.

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Excellent communication skills for coordinating between maintenance teams, operators, and management.

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Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

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Familiarity with cost estimation and budget management for maintenance projects.

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Experience with inventory management and spare parts control.

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Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while being self-motivated and proactive.

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Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

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Familiar with Office 365, including strong Excel skills and MS Project skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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2-3 years in fixed equipment planning, mining maintenance activities and/or equivalent industrial experience

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Experience in fixed plant equipment maintenance – crushing, material handling, mill/processing (+5yrs)

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Surface mining experience.

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Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess is required.

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Must be fluent in the English language.

EDUCATION

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Trade or tertiary qualification in mechanical or electrical.

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Training and/or experience in planning processes.

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Vocational training in mechanics, engineering, or related field.

WHAT WE OFFER

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A work culture that follows our company values of integrity, accountability, and innovation, all underpinned by safety

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A permanent position working directly for Thiess, the world’s largest mining services provider

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A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual bonuses

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Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance

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401k retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions

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Career development and opportunities domestic within the US, and potentially international

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Leave for all of life’s reasons

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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At Thiess, we have a One HSE culture and want to ensure everyone is safe every day: employees, families and society. We are committed to our employees' health and wellness including the prevention of illness Although optional, we have a preference that all Thiess employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 and other serious illnesses

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14 days on, 14 days off schedule. 8-10 hour days.

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Local candidates preferred. Fly-In-Fly-Out (FIFO) or Drive-In-Drive-Out (DIDO) arrangements available. Relocation bonus considered for domestic, non-local candidates.

EEOC STATEMENT AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK DISCLOSURE

If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Thiess is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us or have one of your representatives contact us at +1 (801) 300-1909.

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