Process Maintenance Planner​/Scheduler

Under the direction of the Maintenance Planning General Supervisor, the incumbent will provide planning services to the assigned maintenance areas. Ensures the work is properly planned , and scheduled with trade requirements, stores material, direct purchase material, and specialty service(s) identified on the work order, while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values.

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain an overall maintenance program for the assigned area that will ensure production goals and availabilities are maintained.
• Long and short range work planning.
• Participate in the application of Reliability Methodologies for supporting the continuous improvement of maintenance strategies (RCM, RCA, FMECA, etc.)
• Produces standard jobs, preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance tasks and schedules for equipment.
• Ensure that all parts and materials are ordered in a timely manner.
• Develop and oversee the Strategic Business Plan and budgeting process for the assigned area. Annual budgeting procedures will be focused around achieving zero based budgets.
• Monitor year to date cost performance/analyze forecasted budget against actual.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Help develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by state agency, or must be able to pass driver competency course and exam.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Five years previous experience with mining or similar industry experience with maintenance of Process heavy equipment is desirable.
• A minimum of 6 months experience as a parts coordinator preferred.
• Mechanical understanding of mining Process equipment to support effective planning.
• Must be computer literate and have a good understanding of the process and equipment involved.
• General understanding of mining, operations, as well as limited understanding of milling, and maintenance operations.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing workd processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to work independently and also as a member of the overall team.
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.
• Strategic Effectiveness
  Developing and communicating rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.
• External Engagement
  Understanding and building relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.
• Business Focus
  Applying commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.
• Living the Kinross Values
  Aligning behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles.