Planner II - Reliability

Freeport McMoRan•Clifton, AZ

49d•$75,000 - $104,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner II - Reliability leads workload activities for an assigned department by planning, scheduling, measuring, and analyzing maintenance activities in collaboration with site supervisors. The role manages the integrity of planning information in SAP and other management systems, and works with supervisors and stakeholders to prioritize work orders, establish schedules, and resolve execution issues. The Planner II is responsible for the Runtime Forecasting process in the assigned area and participates in daily, weekly, and monthly planning meetings. The position supports maintenance job preparation, execution, and follow-up, including field visits to confirm materials and equipment are ready. It develops and maintains schedules, contributes to long-range planning for major production shutdowns, and coordinates job priorities, resource and materials needs, budget forecasts, and interdepartmental activities. The role also works with Global Supply Chain on warehouse inventory levels and storage, prepares scopes of work and parts requests, supports contracts and vendor interactions, assists with budgets and forecasting, and provides reports on key performance indicators. The Planner II also mentors Planner I personnel and performs other duties as needed. The position is based at Freeport-McMoRan's Morenci operations, an open-pit copper mining complex in Arizona. On-site employees who meet program guidelines may receive a $750 monthly housing allowance. Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, including shift work, at a 24/7 operation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED plus six years of specific field maintenance experience in mining, manufacturing, or industrial operations, or six years of specific planning experience in field maintenance in those industries; OR
High school diploma or GED plus six years of related field maintenance experience in mining, manufacturing, or industrial operations, including four years of specific planning experience; OR
Associate degree in a technical field and four years of related field maintenance experience in mining, manufacturing, or industrial operations; OR
Bachelor's degree in a technical field and two years of related field maintenance experience in mining, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
Understanding of Maintenance Planning and Scheduling concepts and workflows.
Understanding of mining and/or processing equipment functions.
Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated working knowledge of maintenance management systems and associated applications.
Demonstrated professional and effective written and oral communication skills.
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and must pass required training and/or testing.
Candidates must pass mandatory pre-employment drug testing and may be subject to ongoing drug and alcohol testing as permitted by law.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, measure, and analyze maintenance activities in collaboration with site supervisors.
Manage the integrity of planning and scheduling information in SAP and other management systems.
Establish and monitor planned schedules with area supervisors, participate in planning meetings, and review, prioritize, and schedule work orders.
Execute and manage the Runtime Forecasting process for the assigned area.
Provide guidance and mentoring to Planner I personnel on company practices and planning and scheduling techniques.
Support supervisors in job preparation, execution, and follow-up, including field checks for material and equipment readiness.
Develop, monitor, adjust, and maintain schedules in SAP.
Collaborate on long-range planning and scheduling for major production shutdowns, including job identification and prioritization, resource and materials requirements, budget forecasts, and interdepartmental coordination.
Establish and maintain activity histories in SAP.
Work with onsite Global Supply Chain to manage warehouse minimum and maximum levels and appropriate storage conditions for materials and parts.
Support contracts by preparing scopes of work, initiating parts and materials requests, and interfacing with Global Supply Chain and vendors.
Assist with maintenance management decisions, departmental budgets, and weekly forecasting, including forecasting large-dollar maintenance materials.
Generate regular and ad hoc reports for site management to measure key performance indicators.
Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

Eligible on-site employees may receive a $750 monthly housing allowance, subject to program guidelines.
Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
401(k) plan with employer contribution or match.
Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Discounted pet, auto, home, and vehicle insurance plans.
Internal progression opportunities.
Company housing and community amenities are described for Morenci, including daycare, a community center, library, health-care facilities, fitness centers, a movie theater, and a skate park.