Planner - Stationary Maintenance

Location: Stillwater Mine - Nye, MT

Schedule: 5x2, 4x3 (Subject to change based on company needs)

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

The Stationary Maintenance Planner will be responsible for aspects of maintenance operations at the Stillwater Mine. This position will have oversight of the Stationary Maintenance department equipment. Ensuring a safe and environmentally excellent setting for the maintenance group is paramount to the success of the Stillwater Mine. Responsibilities will include safety vision, environmental compliance, budgeting practices, achieving operational objectives, planning and execution of quality mine support and cost targets. This person will drive the creation of engaged workplace culture and provide the leadership that promotes continually exploring new technologies to improve worker safety and efficiencies throughout the operations. Collaborate with all departments to ensure effective communications for integrated planning. The successful candidate will represent S-SMC and its values to all employees; coordinate resources and efforts to compliment other areas in realizing overall mine goals, as well as:

• Prioritize and plan preventative maintenance and repairs for all stationary equipment.
• Coach and mentor employees in accordance with S-SMC leadership qualities.
• Work with the crews in continuing the development of a focused and engaged change culture throughout the organization.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Supervisors to ensure effective use of manpower and materials to expedite maintenance repairs.
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Purchasing Departments to ensure parts availability.
• Learn, upgrade, and improve software used for maintenance tracking, forecasting and communications of maintenance schedules. Assure integrity of data.
• Research histories and prepare Asset Management plans for budget preparation.
• Prepare work packages to include conditions and constraints, parts list, and develop best practices step by step job procedures,
• Be proactive in all aspects of the operations; safety, environment, effective and efficient utilization of resources, productivity, business improvement initiatives as an owner, and teamwork across the site.
• Actively support Safety and Health Management and Environmental systems and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain a productive labor relations environment, minimizing unnecessary conflict.
• Demonstrate positive two-way verbal and written communication.
• Work with and schedule outside vendors/contractors to perform work onsite.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Lead in commitment, accountability, respect, enabling, and safety including character, teamwork, communication, business sense and vision.
• Solid understanding and applying of MSHA regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency in mine systems, cost management, and productivity enhancement.
• Experience with underground mining methods preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the preparation of operating and capital budgets.
• Experienced in PC based software programs, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and ERP software (Oracle/JDE or equivalent).
• Ability to drive planning and scheduling of work and then execute on them.
• Define, establish, and set Key Performance Indices (KPI's) and hold groups accountable to KPI's.
• Manage the appropriate levels of labor, equipment, tools, supplies, and materials for each group.

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Mine, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or its equivalent from a recognized institution or meet these standards through proven experience and skillsets.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant maintenance experience.

Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Sibanye-Stillwater are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.