Maintenance Planner - Crushing/Milling/Flotation

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating fixed plant maintenance across the crushing, grinding and flotation circuits. Working closely with Maintenance, Process and Mechanical Engineering, the Maintenance Planner develops detailed job plans, manages the maintenance backlog, and coordinates labor, parts and equipment downtime so that preventive, predictive and corrective work is executed safely and efficiently. The Maintenance Planner applies strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to reduce repeat failures, maintains accurate maintenance records in the site ERP/CMMS, and communicates schedules and performance clearly to crews and leadership, all in support of mill availability, throughput, copper recovery and the site’s business goals. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Plan, schedule and coordinate preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance for fixed plant equipment in the crushing, grinding and flotation circuits, including crushers, screens, feeders and conveyors, ball mills, cyclones, slurry pumps, flotation cells and blowers, regrind mills, and associated lubrication, hydraulic and reagent systems.
2. Develop detailed job plans and work packages that define scope, craft labor, parts      and materials, special tools, isolation and lockout requirements, and estimated durations for routine work and major events such as mill relines, crusher liner, mantle and concave changes, conveyor belt replacements, and planned plant shutdowns.
3. Coordinate equipment downtime with Operations and Engineering to minimize impact on mill throughput and copper recovery, and adjust schedules in response to      emergent and unscheduled repairs.
4. Build and maintain equipment hierarchies, bills of materials, PM task lists and      maintenance history in the site ERP/CMMS; ensure work orders are accurately created, prioritized, costed and closed with complete failure and cause codes.
5. Lead and participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of repeat and high-impact failures, such as bearing, gearbox, liner, pump and flotation mechanism failures; evaluate condition monitoring data (vibration, oil analysis, thermography, liner wear measurements) and recommend practical corrective actions and reliability improvements.
6. Provide technical direction to maintenance crews and contractors on mechanical,      electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication systems during planned work and emergency repairs.
7. Work with Warehouse and Supply Chain to forecast and secure critical spares, liners, wear parts and long-lead components; kit and stage materials ahead of scheduled work.
8. Define and manage contractor scopes of work for shutdowns and specialized      services, and track contractor progress, quality and cost against the plan.
9. Prepare and maintain clear, accurate documentation, including job plans, standard      work instructions, shutdown plans and post-job reports, equipment records, and MSHA-related maintenance and inspection records.
10. Communicate the weekly schedule, backlog status and key maintenance metrics (PM      compliance, schedule compliance, planned versus unplanned work, backlog weeks) to maintenance and operations leadership, and lead or participate in daily and weekly planning and scheduling meetings.
11. Read and interpret OEM manuals, engineering drawings, P&IDs and work orders to plan and support required maintenance and service.
12. Ensure all planned work incorporates MSHA regulations and site safety procedures,      including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, working at heights and hazard assessments; comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Competencies

1. Organization and Planning
2. Documentation and Attention to Detail
3. Technical Capacity
4. Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
5. Communication Proficiency
6. ERP/Systems Proficiency
7. Ethical Conduct
8. Results Driven
9. Initiative

Supervisory Responsibility

This position indirectly supervises the maintenance team. 

Work Environment

This position works both in an office setting and in the field throughout an active copper processing plant. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to dust and airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, wet and slippery surfaces, flotation reagents and other process chemicals, elevated work platforms, confined spaces, and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Required personal protective equipment must be worn in all plant areas.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Thursday, 6:45 am to 5 pm.

Travel
No travel is expected for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Authorization to work in the US. 

AAP/EEO Statement

Milford Mining Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent combination of education and industrial maintenance experience.
2. 4+ years of fixed maintenance experience in mining or mineral processing, with hands-on experience maintaining fixed plant crushing, grinding and flotation equipment.
3. Experience at a minimum of two (2) previous mining operations.
4. Strong mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication skills, with a working      knowledge of electrical systems and PLC controls.
5. Established skills with parts identification and understanding of industrial equipment based on previous experience in jobs performing the work.
6. Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving ability, including experience applying root cause analysis to equipment failures.
7. Proficiency with ERP/CMMS systems (such as SAP PM, Oracle/JD Edwards, Maximo or      similar) for work order management, planning, scheduling and materials; proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
8. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear job plans, reports and records and to communicate effectively with crews, contractors and leadership.
9. Current MSHA Part 48 training, or the ability to obtain it prior to start.

Preferred Education and Experience 

1. An AA degree in industrial maintenance, mechanical or electrical technology, or a related field.
2. Experience in a copper or base-metal sulfide concentrator.
3. Prior experience in a dedicated maintenance planner or scheduler role, including      planning major shutdowns and mill relines.
4. Experience with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
5. Professional certification such as SMRP Certified Maintenance and Reliability      Professional (CMRP) or a maintenance planning and scheduling certification.