Maintenance Planner

NAES•Bremond, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Planner supports safe, reliable, and efficient operations at the Walnut Creek Coal Mine, a surface lignite mining operation in Bremond, Texas. The role plans and coordinates maintenance for heavy mining equipment and associated systems, including preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment repairs, major maintenance projects, CMMS activities, spare parts, and contractor services. Working with Operations, Maintenance, mine leadership, and external providers, the position helps improve equipment availability, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance performance. The role develops and maintains maintenance plans and schedules based on operational priorities, equipment condition, and OEM recommendations; coordinates major repairs, shutdowns, and projects; administers maintenance records and performance data; and supports reliability improvements through trend analysis and root cause investigations. It also coordinates equipment and systems maintenance, manages critical spare-parts inventory, works with contractors and vendors, and supports budgeting and cost-effective repair decisions while meeting safety and operational requirements. The Maintenance Planner reports to the Maintenance Manager and receives general direction from the Mine Manager. The position coordinates with plant personnel. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday on day shift, with extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, and callout availability as needed. Some travel may be involved for offsite meetings. The position requires participation in a Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random drug screening.

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 orders, 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, Lockout/Tagout, equipment isolation, and safe maintenance practices applicable to surface mining and heavy industrial equipment.
A valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license that remains in good standing.
Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, including standing and walking on uneven or inclined surfaces, climbing, working at heights or in confined locations, and frequently lifting, carrying, or maneuvering materials or tools weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in mining environments with possible exposure to coal dust, fumes, vibration, high noise levels, moisture, extreme temperatures, low light, changing weather, confined spaces, and restricted pathways.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment; respirator fit testing may be required.
Participation in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination, drug screening, and post-employment random 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.
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, using 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; establish schedules, allocate resources, and monitor progress using Microsoft Project or similar tools.
Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs based on operating hours, condition monitoring, inspection results, manufacturer guidelines, and reliability objectives.
Analyze maintenance trends, investigate recurring failures, conduct or support Root Cause Analyses, and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
Set maintenance priorities and contingency plans for unexpected 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 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 schedules, and support reliability and cost-reduction initiatives.
Oversee critical spare-parts inventory, including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and equipment-specific components needed for scheduled and emergency maintenance.
Coordinate with contractors, OEMs, suppliers, and vendors on technical services, procurement, scopes of work, and specialized maintenance activities.
Support maintenance budgeting, cost tracking, and evaluation of cost-effective repair strategies while maintaining reliability, safety, and operational requirements.
Incorporate MSHA requirements, Lockout/Tagout, equipment isolation procedures, and established mine safety practices into maintenance planning.
Provide technical guidance and coordination to maintenance personnel, maintain relevant documentation and training records, and perform additional duties or special projects as assigned.
Follow NAES safety rules and procedures, remain mentally alert, work safely, and comply with safety warnings and posted signs.