Maintenance Planner

• Pay or shift range: $95,000 USD to $115,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Operations & Maintenance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MAINT
  008180

The Walnut Creek Coal Mine, located in Bremond, Texas, is a surface lignite mining operation featuring an 80-cubic-yard dragline, a 29-cubic-yard mass excavator, a 24-cubic-yard hydraulic backhoe, and a fleet of 150-ton end-dump trucks. Producing over 2 million tons of lignite annually, the mine utilizes a blending program to ensure consistent fuel quality for a 308 MW power generation facility.

Opportunity Summary

The Maintenance Planner supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Walnut Creek Mine by planning and coordinating maintenance activities for heavy mining equipment and associated systems. This position manages preventive and corrective maintenance planning, equipment repairs, major maintenance projects, CMMS activities, spare parts, and contractor coordination. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and external service providers, the Maintenance Planner helps improve equipment availability, minimize downtime, and optimize maintenance performance.

Your scope of responsibility as Maintenance Planner will include the following primary functions:

Maintenance Planning, Execution & Reliability

• Develop and maintain maintenance plans and schedules for draglines, excavators, haul trucks, dozers, and associated mining equipment based on operational priorities, equipment condition, and OEM recommendations.
• Lead maintenance planning meetings with mine leadership, Operations, Maintenance, contractors, and vendors to prioritize work, coordinate resources, and align maintenance activities with production requirements.
• Plan and coordinate major equipment repairs, scheduled shutdowns, and maintenance projects using Microsoft Project or similar tools to establish schedules, allocate resources, and monitor progress.
• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs based on equipment operating hours, condition monitoring, inspection results, manufacturer guidelines, and reliability objectives.
• Drive equipment reliability improvements through maintenance trend analysis, investigation of recurring failures, Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), and implementation of corrective actions.
• Establish maintenance priorities and contingency plans for unexpected equipment failures and emergency repairs to minimize operational disruptions and restore equipment availability.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control system maintenance for mobile and stationary mining equipment, including rotating machinery, drive systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Administer CMMS activities, maintaining accurate work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, equipment histories, inspection records, inventory information, and maintenance performance metrics.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify equipment trends, evaluate recurring issues, optimize maintenance schedules, and support equipment reliability and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Oversee critical spare-parts inventory, including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and equipment-specific components needed for scheduled and emergency maintenance.
• Collaborate with contractors, OEMs, suppliers, and vendors to coordinate technical services, procure materials, develop scopes of work, and schedule specialized maintenance activities.

Cost, Safety & Mine Support

• Support maintenance budgeting, cost tracking, and evaluation of cost-effective repair strategies while maintaining equipment reliability, safety, and operational requirements.
• Ensure maintenance planning activities incorporate applicable Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), equipment isolation procedures, and established mine safety practices.
• Provide technical guidance and coordination to maintenance personnel, maintain relevant documentation and training records, and perform additional duties or special projects as assigned.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety…