Process Maintenace Planner/Scheduler

Job Description

Under the direction of the Maintenance Planning General Supervisor, the incumbent will provide planning services to the assigned maintenance areas. Ensures the work is properly planned , and scheduled with trade requirements, stores material, direct purchase material, and specialty service(s) identified on the work order, while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values. 

Job Responsibilities

1.    Develop and maintain an overall maintenance program for the assigned area that will ensure production goals and availabilities are maintained.
2.    Long and short range work planning.
3.    Participate in the application of Reliability Methodologies for supporting the continuous improvement of maintenance strategies (RCM, RCA, FMECA, etc.) 
4.    Produces standard jobs, preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance tasks and schedules for equipment.
5.    Ensure that all parts and materials are ordered in a timely manner.
6.    Develop and oversee the Strategic Business Plan and budgeting process for the assigned area. Annual budgeting procedures will be focused around achieving zero based budgets.
7.    Monitor year to date cost performance/analyze forecasted budget against actual.
8.    Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills. 
9.    Help develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
10.    Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct. 
11.    Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
12.    Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
13.    Works without risk or harm to self and others. 
14.    Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by state agency, or must be able to pass driver competency course and exam.
15.    Punctuality and regular attendance required.
16.    Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience

1.    Five years previous experience with mining or similar industry experience with maintenance of Process equipment is desirable.
2.    A minimum of 6 months experience as a parts coordinator preferred.
3.    Mechanical understanding of Process equipment to support effective planning.
4.    Must be computer literate and have a good understanding of the process and equipment involved.

5.    General understanding of mining, milling, and maintenance operations.
6.    Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. 
7.    Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
8.    Ability to work independently and also as a member of the overall team. 
9.    Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills
10.    Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets. 

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to the Process Maintenance Planning General Supervisor 

Legislative Requirements

Language Requirements