Specialist, Process Maintenance Planner/Mechanical

i80Gold•Valmy, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

i-80 Gold Corp is seeking an experienced Process Maintenance Planner to oversee mechanical maintenance planning for its Lone Tree Autoclave pressure oxidation (POX) facility in Humboldt County, Nevada. The role supports processing refractory ore and contributes to construction, commissioning, start-up, ramp-up, and optimization of the facility. It also supports operational training and safe, efficient, metallurgically optimized autoclave performance. The planner receives, plans, estimates, schedules, and coordinates maintenance work orders. The role coordinates the availability of equipment and facilities, parts and materials, special tools, qualified personnel, and information needed to execute work efficiently. It maintains accurate work documentation, asset records, equipment files, and the maintenance backlog; helps determine when requested work requires a Management of Change process; and supports maintenance productivity and work quality by anticipating obstacles and coordinating resources at job sites. The position works closely with operations, maintenance, metallurgy, supply chain, technical services, engineering, site support teams, and corporate teams. It supports regulatory compliance, asset management, maintenance planning systems, budgeting, performance reporting, workforce development, and process improvement across i-80 Gold’s Nevada assets. This is a salaried exempt, on-site position requiring relocation to Nevada and on-call availability.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive experience in process maintenance involving comminution, POX, neutralization, cyanidation, carbon handling, refining, cyanide destruction, tailing filtration, heap leach, and ancillary systems.
At least 2 years of experience in process maintenance training.
Proven experience working with operations and supply chain teams at a mine site.
Strong knowledge of POX facility unit operations, including comminution, POX chemistry and hydrometallurgical process fundamentals, neutralization, cyanidation, cyanide destruction, tailing filtration, heap leach, ancillary systems, and the oxygen plant interface.
Strong knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance practices, maintenance planning platforms, and KPI reporting.
Ability to plan and schedule maintenance work for in-house and contract technicians, track asset and crew performance, and maintain accurate CMMS and equipment-file records.
Familiarity with DCS/SCADA systems and process control.
Proficiency in maintenance planning and execution software.
Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to relocate to Nevada for on-site work.
Availability for on-call response to on-site needs.
Flexible work schedule; the position is salaried exempt.
Ability to communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing.
Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, metallurgy, site teams, and corporate teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to adhere to and champion company policies and procedures.
Self-starter with a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.
Alignment with i-80 Gold’s growth-oriented, safety-first operating culture.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and documents.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or associate degree in mechanical engineering or a related field; candidates with qualifying industry experience will also be considered.
Experience with POX facilities treating a variety of feedstocks.
Experience in a plant or operations setting within a growth-stage or ramp-up environment, including commissioning.
Prior experience developing and executing a strong reliability-centered maintenance program.
Experience supporting or overseeing operational training and workforce development programs.

Responsibilities

Champion a safety-first culture consistent with i-80 Gold’s operational values, particularly for site and POX operations.
Help ensure compliance with MSHA regulations, Nevada state environmental permits, and internal safety standards.
Help maintain regulatory certifications and schedules, including pressure vessel inspections and fire systems.
Participate in or lead root-cause investigations into safety incidents, process upsets, and other significant events, and implement corrective actions.
Develop, implement, coordinate, and administer process maintenance planning activities, including asset management systems and routine and major shutdowns.
Collaborate with process operations, site administration, health, safety and environmental teams, and other i-80 teams to achieve business objectives.
Foster collaboration among operations, maintenance, and metallurgy teams to support safe and efficient process operations.
Work with the Technical Services Team and Project Engineer to support safe, efficient commissioning, start-up, and ramp-up that meet expectations.
Support operational readiness, including training for operators, maintainers, and site support personnel.
Support workforce development as the site scales operations.
Build and manage asset management programs.
Develop, support, and maintain maintenance documentation for regulatory compliance and project needs.
Enhance planning systems as needs evolve.
Track and report key performance indicators for business reporting.
Support business budgeting requirements as needed.
Collaborate with corporate technical services teams on process improvement initiatives across i-80’s Nevada asset portfolio.
Receive, plan, estimate, schedule, and coordinate maintenance work orders.
Coordinate the timely availability of facilities and equipment, parts, materials, special tools and equipment, appropriately skilled personnel, and information needed for work execution.
Ensure completed work is properly documented to support evaluation and control of the maintenance function.
Maintain the maintenance backlog for assigned areas and keep records current for completed work and duplicate requests.
Determine whether requested work constitutes a change and initiate the Management of Change process when appropriate.
Maintain close contact with production superintendents and supervisors, maintenance supervisors, other maintenance planners, engineers, stores and purchasing, and craftsmen.
Anticipate and eliminate obstacles to efficient work execution, coordinate resources at job sites, and relieve supervisors of certain staff activities that conflict with their primary supervisory duties.
Plan and schedule maintenance work for in-house and contract technicians, track assigned asset and crew performance, and maintain accurate records in the CMMS and equipment files.
Develop and execute maintenance plans, including preventive maintenance plans and standard operating procedures.