Maintenance Planner (Remote)

Maintenance Planner

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded in Australia in 1933, Thiess has grown into a global leader in sustainable mining services and resource solutions, with more than 15,000 employees and operations spanning multiple continents. Today, we deliver mining services, land reclamation, and engineering expertise that help shape the future of the resources industry, creating lasting value for our clients, communities, and people. At Thiess, you're not just joining a company; you're joining a team helping redefine what sustainable mining looks like for future generations. North America is a key part of our global growth journey, with operations across the United States and Canada and continued expansion into new regions. From Salt Lake City and the Intermountain West to Sudbury and Northern Ontario, our people are solving complex challenges, embracing innovation, and building careers with real impact. We're looking for people who want to do meaningful work, grow alongside a global organization, and help drive the future of mining and resource solutions. Learn more about our purpose, values, and the opportunities ahead by watching the following videos about Our Purpose and Our Values!

Role Overview

The Maintenance Planner supports mining operations by planning and scheduling short- to medium-term maintenance for mobile and/or fixed plant equipment, infrastructure, and facilities. Working in alignment with OEM specifications, the role focuses on improving equipment availability, reducing unplanned downtime, and ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Scheduling

• Produce, review and maintain rolling monthly, quarterly and annual plans as well as equipment specifications, tires and undercarriage tracking files
• Maintain currency and accuracy of equipment maintenance history, work orders, job records database and technical information on processes, plant and equipment
• Identify potential work using an effective condition monitoring program and financial package-based work programs and provide guidance and support to the project teams
• Develop weekly agreed maintenance plans using equipment strategies to facilitate maximum production and minimize downtime and costs to meet plant availability and reliability targets
• Align other maintenance activities such as defects and breakdown repairs with periodic maintenance and provide updates on a weekly basis
• Develop a recommended and optimized bill of materials for the various standard jobs employed under the maintenance strategy

Finance & Commercial

• Ensure that work planned is completed within the allowed budget and resources by cost effective use of resources to maintain and service infrastructure
• Assist with the procurement and freight of parts and services and ensure full reliability of parts and equipment is retained while stored, only using approved suppliers and hire equipment
• Maintain accurate and effective costing reporting as well as support documentation and ensure all completed work orders are closed out
• Effectively use the company's financial package to produce, review and maintain equipment lists and contracts and raise work orders for all maintenance activities
• Coordinate warranty claims and ensure warranty forms are lodged with OEMs for components and repairs using approved warranty processes and site documentation
• Identify project-based opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs to increase effectiveness and efficiency by eliminating repetitive, costly or low-value work

Maintenance & Reliability

• Utilize predictive maintenance processes to raise re-work requests and organize any additional maintenance requirements
• Ensure all materials, parts, personnel, tools, permits and equipment is available for execution when required by the plan
• Review and audit mechanical repairs and services to ensure compliance with site maintenance schemes
• Review and report on planning and scheduling, equipment reliability and maintenance department performance
• Manage tire life cycle by ensuring tires are maintained and repaired in accordance with company policy and best practices as per the tire management system

Health, Safety, Environment & Community

• Assist in the implementation and compliance of HSE plans to ensure safe and sustainable mobile plant and ancillary equipment
• Provide expert advice in all incident investigations to ensure the root causes are identified and that all the required documentation is reported. If applicable, play an active role in implementing corrective actions in consultation with relevant parties
• Constantly look to identify hazards and risks through regular inspections, audits, and behavioral observations as per HSE targets and take corrective actions where required

Relationship Management

• Liaise with all internal stakeholders to enhance coordination between the maintenance department, mine leadership, and client groups and minimize interruptions to operations by maintaining strong working relationships with relevant personnel
• Communicate detailed maintenance plans for scheduled maintenance to maintenance department, mine leadership, and client groups on a weekly basis
• Coordinate with the offsite maintenance planners to ensure the best business outcomes are achieved
• Promote prosperous healthy client relationships to network and identify new business opportunities
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 5 years' planning experience in fixed or mobile equipment planning
• Minimum of 5 years' of SAP software experience
• Expertise in set-up of ERP systems
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems within fixed plant or mobile assets
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in fixed plant equipment maintenance crushing, material handling, mill/processing- or mobile maintenance equipment (haul trucks, excavators, drillers, support equipment)
• Surface mining experience
• Expertise in predictive and preventative maintenance techniques
• Experience with resource allocation and optimizing maintenance workforce efficiency
• Familiar with Office 365, including strong Excel skills and MS Project skills
• Use of Cat SIS and other OEM parts manuals
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while being self-motivated and proactive
• Ability to analyze equipment and processing performance data to identify trends and improvement areas
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Valid US Driver's License
• Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess
• Must be fluent in the English language

Physical Requirements

• Able to live and work at high altitudes (12,000 ft. elevation) for a week at a time
• Able to work in extreme winter conditions with temperatures regularly below zero degrees Fahrenheit
• Work involves walking, standing, and climbing stairs or ladders to access field areas, equipment, and offices throughout the site
• May occasionally require bending, kneeling, or reaching to collect samples, perform inspections, or access workspaces
• Must be able to sit for extended periods while operating a vehicle or working at a computer
• Must maintain sufficient visual acuity and depth perception to operate vehicles and safely navigate active mining or construction environments
• Work is conducted in both office and outdoor site environments, with potential exposure to noise, dust, vibration, heat, cold, and uneven terrain
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, gloves, and high-visibility clothing when in designated areas
• Must be physically capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Training and/or experience in maintenance management and/or maintenance planning processes preferred
• Vocational training in mechanics, engineering, or related field preferred

What We Offer

• Culture: Work within a values-driven organization that prioritizes safety, discovery, accountability, respect, and empowerment
• Allowances: Site allowances, including accommodation, meals, and travel considerations
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and participation in 401k plan with company matching. Medical benefits include private health insurance with premium coverage for the employees and competitively subsidized private health insurance for immediate family
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions