Maintenance Planner

Origin Mining Company (“OMC”) is a distinguished copper mining company that owns the open-pit Mineral Park copper and molybdenum mine in Kingman, Arizona. Our mission is to extract copper and molybdenum resources in a sustainable manner while making a positive impact on the local economy by creating high-quality employment. OMC is dedicated to operating with integrity and transparency. We are currently operating hydromet operation and are scheduled to restart the concentrator operations at the Mineral Park Mine and meet the growing global demand for copper.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Planner to join our team at the Mineral Park Mine. The Maintenance Planner will play a crucial role in coordinating and optimizing maintenance activities to ensure the reliability and longevity of mining equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Scheduling: Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance schedules for mining equipment to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.
• Work Order Management: Generate and prioritize work orders, ensuring timely completion of maintenance tasks and adherence to safety standards.
• Inventory Control: Collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to manage spare parts inventory, optimizing stock levels and minimizing downtime.
• Equipment Inspections: Coordinate routine inspections of mining equipment, identifying and addressing potential issues proactively.
• Data Analysis: Utilize maintenance data to analyze equipment performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements for enhanced reliability.
• Budget Oversight: Assist in the development and management of maintenance budgets, ensuring cost-effective practices without compromising quality.
• Collaboration: Work closely with maintenance teams, engineers, and other departments to ensure seamless coordination of maintenance activities.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure that all maintenance activities adhere to safety regulations and standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance planning, preferably in a mining or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of rotating mining equipment such as: mills, crushers, pumps, conveyors etc.
• Experience with maintenance best practices, and reliability-centered maintenance principles.
• Proficient in using CMMS and project management tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret maintenance data and make informed recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Meticulous organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve maintenance and operational goals.
• MSHA training certification or ability to get certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications are a plus.

Physical Demands:

To be eligible for this position, an individual must possess the following requirements to perform the essential job functions:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion.
• Able to operate a telephone and mine phone/radio with sufficient voice and hearing to carry on a conversation for the purpose of communicating information, to management.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds periodically.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s license and be able to operate a light vehicle.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $94,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Maintenance planning: 5 years (Preferred)
• CMMS: 1 year (Preferred)
• rotating mining equipment: 1 year (Preferred)
• milling equipment: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kingman, AZ 86413 (Required)

Work Location: In person