Maintenance Planner

MP Materials•Mountain Pass, CA

10d

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans and schedules to support operational readiness and equipment reliability. The role works with Maintenance, Operations, Procurement, Warehouse, and Reliability teams to prioritize, plan, document, and execute work while minimizing operational disruption. The position supports continuous improvement by maintaining accurate maintenance data, optimizing resources, and improving schedule compliance through SAP PM and maintenance planning best practices. The role also provides leadership and direction to maintenance activities; plans projects such as shutdowns and turnarounds; monitors equipment performance; maintains records and work orders; supports safety compliance and staff training; manages maintenance budgets; coordinates parts availability; and leads or participates in root cause investigations. Work may take place in an open-pit mine or manufacturing/chemical plant environment, with exposure to outdoor weather and industrial hazards. Required PPE may include a hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, respirator, protective clothing, gloves, and other equipment as needed. Employees must pass a full-face respiratory fit test, be able to work in PPE level C, and lift 50 pounds.

Requirements

Ability to provide leadership and direction to maintenance teams.
Experience or ability in developing and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Ability to coordinate maintenance schedules with engineering and operations.
Ability to plan and coordinate maintenance projects, shutdowns, and turnarounds within budget constraints.
Ability to monitor equipment performance and recommend reliability improvements.
Ability to maintain maintenance records, work orders, and documentation.
Knowledge of safety regulations and company policies relevant to maintenance work.
Ability to identify staff training needs and facilitate training.
Ability to manage maintenance budgets and track expenses.
Ability to coordinate spare parts and materials availability with procurement.
Ability to lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective-action implementation.
Ability to work in PPE level C and pass a full-face respiratory fit test.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the stated physical and sensory demands, including standing, manual dexterity, speaking and hearing, and occasional walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to the maintenance team to support efficient execution of maintenance activities.
Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to optimize maintenance schedules and reduce production impact.
Plan and coordinate maintenance projects, including shutdowns and turnarounds, for timely completion within budget constraints.
Monitor equipment performance, identify trends, and recommend reliability and performance improvements.
Maintain and update maintenance records, work orders, and documentation for accurate history and regulatory compliance.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies, and foster a safety culture.
Identify maintenance staff training needs and facilitate skill development and training programs.
Manage maintenance budgets, track expenses, and identify cost-effective solutions for maintenance and repair projects.
Coordinate with procurement to ensure spare parts and materials are available for maintenance work.
Lead and participate in root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Stay current with maintenance best practices, emerging technologies, and maintenance techniques.