Senior Planner - Maintenance (Underground)

OceanaGold • Kershaw, SC

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About The Position

As a Senior Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for developing and executing maintenance strategies for a variety of underground mining equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability. This includes: Drilling Equipment (Jumbo and Long Hole), Loading Equipment, Hauling Equipment, and Ancillary Equipment. Your goal is to ensure planned maintenance and component replacements meet performance targets such as equipment availability and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF).

Requirements

• 5–10 years of maintenance experience (preferably in mining).
• 2+ years of experience in computer-based planning/scheduling.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Technical qualification in Engineering or Asset Management (highly regarded).

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with underground mining equipment, especially Sandvik, Normet and Caterpillar.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and plan routine maintenance in collaboration with Production and Maintenance teams.
• Track component age and condition using the Pronto CMMS.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BoMs).
• Maintain accurate routine maintenance data in Pronto.
• Create and manage work orders and requisitions.
• Expedite parts and labor as needed.
• Assist in developing the annual budget using Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB).
• Provide cost and component updates for budget reforecasting.
• Report monthly on key performance indicators: availability, MTBF, component usage, and cost.
• Analyze historical data to support lifecycle planning and budgeting.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with company and government policies.
• Provide input and adhere to the Oceana Asset Management Framework (AMF).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Long life operation in a stable commodity.
• A supportive, safety-first culture.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• A scenic location with access to both mountains and beaches.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees