Underground Fixed Maintenance Planner

Purpose of the Position:

The Underground Fixed Maintenance Planner ensures that all maintenance activities at Pumpkin Hollow are appropriately planned (with Production and Maintenance) so that the work can progress in a safe, environmentally responsible, efficient, cost effective and repeatable manner. The Underground Fixed Maintenance Planner will optimize, and monitor compliance with project programs and schedules for all projects related to the underground.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and utilize standard job plan's (SJP's) for routine construction activities per corporate standards
• Continually review, seek feedback, and optimize the resources, parts, tooling, task list, safety information, drawings, risk assessment and staging approach related to SJP's
• Trips underground to see the job and meet with the maintenance workers for a proper feel for the job
• Ensure that all routine SJP's, safety information, drawings, PM activities are uploaded and maintained in project files
• Create and maintain work orders and requisitions (materials, equipment, and services) in D365. Confirm that parts, specialized tools, equipment, and external labor are available prior to releasing work orders
• Review and approve invoices for payment by Accounts Payable
• Liaise with Supply Chain to expedite external parts and contractor labor, when necessary, based on construction targets, regulatory compliance requirements and safety. Ensure that all direct purchases and contracts for equipment and personnel meet Supply Chain policies and procedures.
• Provide quality work packs to Supervisors for all routine maintenance activities to support efficient and effective work execution. Seek detailed work completion information from the Supervisors and resolve any issues as necessary
• Update and maintain status of work orders in D365 to ensure accurate backlog and history
• Create and maintain detailed parts descriptions/specifications
• Liaise with supply chain to manage warehouse inventory (new stock requests, min/max levels, critical spares, obsolete inventory)
• Create budget and LOM construction/projects plans (with costs)
• Support environmental (EMS), safety, and health programs
• Attend underground safety team meetings and follow through, as assigned, on construction/project issues for resolution
• Other activities as determined by Underground Maintenance Supervisor
• Ensure that all safety procedures and regulatory guidelines are followed
• Demonstrate visible leadership with continual inspection of personnel site safety cards, and routine inspection of the condition of slings, shop tools and portable ladders used across the site
• Support the site safety culture through leadership and regularly engaging with and holding the workforce accountable for safe work practices
• Participate in health and safety meetings and risk reviews as required

The above list of required qualifications is not intended as being comprehensive, other duties and priorities will be included and assigned as required.

Health and Safety:

Expected to always wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in a production environment (hard hat, safety belt, self-rescue respiratory device, steel toed boats/metatarsal protection, reflective visible clothing) or as required for a specific job duty. All equipment must be MSHA approved as applicable

Ensure that all safety procedures and regulatory guidelines are followed. Support the site safety culture through leadership and regularly engaging with and holding the workforce accountable for safe work practices. Participate in health and safety meetings and risk reviews as required.

Knowledge / Education:

The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• 5 to 10 years practical experience in mining industry, required
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with computerbased maintenance planning/scheduling, required
• Mechanical trade background or degree in technical trade, required
• Direct experience working in an underground mining environment, preferred
• Technical qualification in Diesel Technology/ Millwright or equivalent, preferred
• Knowledge in hoist and shaft equipment, conveyors, cages skip, shaft guides, dewatering systems, and rock breakers.
• D365 or similar ERP experience, preferred
• Knowledge of budgeting
• Knowledge of maintenance scheduling software
• Focus on quality input of construction data so that it can be used to drive continuous improvement
• Advanced computer skills applying Microsoft Office (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS Outlook)

Skills/Abilities:

The Underground Fixed Maintenance Planner must demonstrate the following skills:

• Quality Communication: always Communicates effectively and professionally. Delivers clear and concise information to both maintenance and operations. Able to communicate effectively in all media types
• Time Management: Able to pace own work and to work unsupervised. Capable of readjusting priorities when necessary
• Team Member/Contribution to Team Success: Able to understand own role and how it contributes to the overall output and objectives of the business
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to create an effective wellorganized plan that maximizes results while minimizing resource consumption.
• Focus on Quality: Prepared to challenge the status quo. Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail
• Continuous Improvement: Aptitude and ability to identify and implement improvements.
• Excellent and demonstrated commitment to health & safety, ensure that work plans comply with or exceed all applicable Federal/State regulations and Southwest Critical Materials safety policies and standards
• High quality planning continually refine plan information to improve workflow and work quality
• Learn and optimize maintenance systems and assist others within the site to make better use of these systems
• Foster positive and effective working relationship with Production, Maintenance and Supply Chain teams
• Maintain excellent working relationships with external suppliers and contractors.
• Rigorous cost management: specifically, through optimized maintenance planning and adherence to Supply Chain policy
• Assist in the development of the annual budget. Provide updated cost information to management as necessary

Personal Attributes:

The incumbent must demonstrate the following Core Value attributes:

• Build Trust and Respect
• Extreme Ownership take responsibility for your role, outcomes, and the overall success of the team
• Solutions Oriented seeking innovative, safe solutions with initiative
• Effective Communication clear communication to foster teamwork across all departments

Physical Demands:

Check off all physical demands of the position. The following definitions are to be used in completing the frequency of the Physical demands:

Constant (C % of task time mins. Per hour or 1 lift per 15 seconds

Frequent (F) 34-66% of task time mins. Per hour or 1 lift every 2 mins)

Occasional (O) 6-33% of task time (3-20 mins. Per hour or 1 lift every 30 mins)

Rare (R) 0-5% of task time (3 mins. Per hour)

Physical Demands - Frequency (C, F, O, or R)

Lifting _50___ pounds O

Sitting C

Walking C

Standing O

Bending neck R

Twisting neck R

Bending waist (forward or sideways R

Balancing R

Squatting (crouch or sit on one's heels) R

Climbing R

Kneeling R

Crawling R

Reach above shoulder height R

Reach below shoulder height R

Driving O

Stooping R

Pushing R

Pulling R

Talking C

Hearing C

Repetitive motions C

Other Mine Rescuer_______________ R

Other________________

Work Schedule and Personal Protective Equipment:

The incumbent work schedule is typically a 40 hour/week schedule. During the initial ramp up, additional work time will be required to meet the goals and objectives of the business. Personal Protective Equipment required for the fieldwork portion of this position includes, but is not limited to, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots.