Workshop Planner

Sandvik • Elko, NV

1d • $74,240 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sandvik Mining is looking for a Workshop Planner in Elko, NV. Sandvik has a strong platform based on its world-class R&D capabilities and premium, high-tech products. The company is at the forefront of automation, digitalization, and electrification, with sustainability as an integral part of its business. Sandvik seeks motivated, curious, and forward-thinking team members who are motivated by serving customers and employees, in future-proofing business and thrive in an inclusive learning culture. The company offers competitive wages and benefits, strong support for learning and professional development, and opportunities to grow a successful, rewarding career in a diverse, collaborative, and globally connected organization that values innovation, fairness, and long-term impact. The Business Area Mining is a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions, and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling, and quarrying. The Workshop Planner will be an onsite role in Elko, NV.

Requirements

• Combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum 3 years college level education and 2 years experience in similar role with responsibilities for planning jobs in a range from $200 to $1.5M.
• Must be computer literate, proficient with Computerized Maintenance Management System, as well as project management software.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States on an indefinite basis without employer sponsorship.
• Mechanical understanding of heavy mobile equipment and component identification (Sandvik equipment preferred).
• Ability to interpret parts diagrams, hydraulic and electrical schematics, and OEM technical procedures.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills, which will contribute to teamwork and customer relationships, is required.
• Ability to work as part of an integrated, broad team.
• An in depth understanding of customer business processes.
• Highly developed time management and organizational skills.
• High level of initiative, drive and determination to achieve goals and targets set for customer satisfaction.
• Exemplary attitude towards fostering a culture of Continuous Improvement.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years technical experience working as technician on heavy mining equipment.
• 4+ years in workshop rebuild planning and capacity management.
• CMMS Certification.
• Associates degree or certification program in business administration, project management or logistics.
• Proficiency in Maximo CMMS.
• Proficiency with MS Project and MS Excel.
• AI tools, such as MS Copilot.
• Knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the workshop team to plan for manpower and material requirements to meet delivery commitments.
• Develops and audits Standard Job Plans (SJPs).
• Prepares and communicates rebuild schedules, Gantt charts, and other materials with internal service teams.
• Ensures that building, tooling, and personnel resources can be used effectively based on availability.
• Generates parts lists for all equipment related jobs.
• Places purchase orders for major components and outside services related to equipment jobs.
• Develops change orders based on updated scopes of work and communicates as required.
• Track all workshop jobs.
• Organizes outgoing shipment of units.
• Prepares reports and other information for weekly production meetings.
• Facilitates project debriefs to gather feedback, identify gaps, and improve SJPs and BOMs.
• Required to participate in all workshop safety meetings.
• Complies with SMC safety policies and applicable government, industry regulations or requirements.
• Completes pertinent data collection and reporting as required by location.
• Identifies and reports any unsafe work habits.
• Sends weekly progress report to the workshop supervisor and manager for forwarding to the customer.
• Coordinates weekly planning meeting to present and/or adjust the weekly operational work plan.
• Prepare Backorder review prior to the weekly planning meeting.
• Prepare a weekly hours report per job & perform weekly updates of work plans by bay to generate efficiency and utilization projections.
• Send the parts delivery request by workstation, in coordination with the parts coordinator, for delivery to the station.
• Prepare a weekly operational work plan, considering the division of personnel by work shifts, assignment of technicians per project, in conjunction with Supervision and Workshop Management.
• Any other responsibilities according to business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Competitive benefits package of health, dental, and disability insurance
• Outstanding 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Opportunities for professional competence development, training, and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree