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Maintenance Planner: Fixed Plant

Arizona

ABOUT THIESS

Thiess, originating in Australia in 1933, is now a $4 billion global organization focusing on sustainable resource solutions, including mining services, land reclamation, and engineering consulting. With 12,000 employees, we are committed to creating lasting value for our clients and leading the way toward a more sustainable future.

We are a movement spearheading a journey towards a more sustainable future, and North America is a crucial part of it. Our unique business approach to contract mining currently makes our services available in the United States and Canada. In the US, we operate in Salt Lake City, Utah, Colorado, and the Intermountain West region. In Canada, our services are available in Sudbury, Greater Ontario, and the Northern Ontario region. We are also expanding to other states and areas in both countries.

Please get to know us better by watching the following videos about Our Purpose and Our Values!

 

ROLE OVERVIEW

Thiess is currently seeking a Fixed Plant Maintenance Planner for an opportunity in Arizona. The Fixed Plant Maintenance Planner will perform planning and support functions necessary to maintain fixed plant facilities including short medium and shutdown type maintenance activities.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Planning & Scheduling
    • Produce, review and maintain rolling monthly, quarterly and annual plans as well as equipment specifications, tyres 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 manager and supervisor
  • Finance
    • Ensure that work planned is completed within allowed budget and resources by cost effective use of subcontractors to maintain and service mobile plant and ancillary equipment
    • 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
    • Identify project-based opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs to increase effectiveness and efficiency
  • Maintenance & Reliability
    • Utilize predictive maintenance processes to raise re-work requests and organise 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
  • 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
  • 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
    • Promote prosperous healthy client relationships to network and identify new business opportunities

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in mobile equipment maintenance 
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in fixed plant equipment planning, mining maintenance activities  
  • Familiar with Office 365, including strong Excel skills and MS Project skills
  • Experience with SAP or JD Edwards ERP software
  • Use of Cat SIS and other OEM parts manuals
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess is required
  • Must be fluent in the English language

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Able to work in winter and summer conditions with temperatures below zero degrees and 110 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Able to stand for extended periods of time, walk long distances, and climb ladders
  • Able to work for extended 12-hour shifts
  • No auditory or visual impairments restricting the ability to see distances while driving and clearly discern auditory and visual alerts/alarms (not including color blindness)
  • Quick response/reaction times
  • Arm-hand steadiness and manual dexterity

 

EDUCATION 

  • Trade or tertiary qualification in mechanical or electrical
  • Training and/or experience in maintenance management and/or maintenance planning processes
  • Vocational training in mechanics, engineering, or related field

 

WHAT WE OFFER

  • A work culture that follows our company values of integrity, accountability, and innovation, all underpinned by safety
  • A permanent position working directly for Thiess, the world’s largest mining services provider
  • A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance
  • 401k retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions
  • Career development and opportunities domestic within the US, and potentially international
  • Leave for all of life’s reasons

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

  • At Thiess we have a One HSE culture and want to ensure everyone is safe every day: employees, families and society. We are committed to our employees' health and wellness including the prevention of illness Although optional, we have a preference that all Thiess employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 and other serious illnesses
  • Roster: 14x14 
    • Work location will be: Phoenix, Tucson Arizona area
  • Pay Range: $100,000-$130,000 USD Annual salary (DOE)  + discretionary annual bonus  

 

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If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

 As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Thiess is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us or have one of your representatives contact us at +1 (801) 300-1909.  

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