Maintenance Planner

NAES•Bremond, TX

3d•$95,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Walnut Creek Coal Mine by planning and coordinating maintenance activities for heavy mining equipment and associated systems. The role manages preventive and corrective maintenance planning, equipment repairs, major maintenance projects, CMMS activities, spare parts, and contractor coordination. Working with Operations, Maintenance, mine leadership, and external service providers, the planner helps improve equipment availability, minimize downtime, and optimize maintenance performance. The position plans maintenance for draglines, excavators, haul trucks, dozers, and related equipment; coordinates scheduled shutdowns and major repairs; administers CMMS records and maintenance programs; and analyzes performance and reliability trends. It also supports budgeting and cost-effective repair decisions, coordinates contractors and vendors, and incorporates MSHA requirements, LOTO, equipment isolation, and mine safety practices into maintenance planning. The planner reports to the Maintenance Manager and receives general direction from the Mine Manager. The position coordinates with plant personnel and works a standard Monday-to-Friday day shift, with extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and possible callout availability as needed. Some travel may be involved for offsite meetings.

Requirements

Previous experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, procurement, or maintenance supervision within surface mining, heavy equipment, or a similar industrial environment is strongly preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of heavy mining equipment, including draglines, excavators, haul trucks, hydraulic systems, mechanical drives, electrical systems, and associated support equipment.
Demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans, major equipment repairs, and shutdown schedules while optimizing labor, materials, and equipment availability.
Proficiency with CMMS platforms such as Maximo for work-order management, equipment history, preventive maintenance, inventory tracking, and maintenance planning.
Practical experience analyzing equipment performance, identifying recurring failures, supporting root-cause investigations, and implementing reliability-focused maintenance improvements.
Familiarity with maintenance budgeting, spare-parts management, contractor coordination, and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project.
Effective communication and organizational skills.
Understanding of MSHA requirements, LOTO, equipment isolation, and safe maintenance practices applicable to surface mining and heavy industrial equipment.
Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license that remains in good standing.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent lifting, carrying, and maneuvering of materials or tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
Participation in the Fitness for Duty Program, including required examinations and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in engineering, industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, or a related technical field; equivalent industry experience, technical training, or applicable military experience may be considered.
Previous maintenance planning, scheduling, procurement, or maintenance supervision experience in surface mining, heavy equipment, or a similar industrial environment.
Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain maintenance plans and schedules for draglines, excavators, haul trucks, dozers, and associated mining equipment, accounting for 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 with production requirements.
Plan and coordinate major equipment repairs, scheduled shutdowns, and maintenance projects, establishing schedules, allocating resources, and monitoring progress.
Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs using operating hours, condition monitoring, inspection results, manufacturer guidelines, and reliability objectives.
Analyze maintenance trends, investigate recurring failures, support Root Cause Analyses, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
Set maintenance priorities and contingency plans for unexpected equipment failures and emergency repairs.
Coordinate mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control-system maintenance for mobile and stationary mining equipment and supporting infrastructure.
Administer CMMS records, including work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, equipment histories, inspection records, inventory information, and performance metrics.
Analyze maintenance data to identify equipment trends, evaluate recurring issues, optimize schedules, and support reliability and cost-reduction initiatives.
Oversee critical spare-parts inventory for scheduled and emergency maintenance.
Coordinate technical services, material procurement, scopes of work, and specialized maintenance schedules with contractors, OEMs, suppliers, and vendors.
Support maintenance budgeting, cost tracking, and evaluation of cost-effective repair strategies.
Ensure maintenance plans incorporate MSHA requirements, 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.
Adhere to NAES safety rules and procedures and remain mentally alert and work safely.
Participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.
Support plant operations and business needs through extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and possible callout availability.