Maintenance Planner

Thiess

Maintenance Planner for mining operations optimizing maintenance strategies and equipment availability. Role involves remote work with occasional travel to client sites.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $48 - $63 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning and scheduling maintenance for mobile and fixed plant equipment, focusing on optimizing equipment availability and minimizing downtime. Proficient in predictive and preventative maintenance techniques, with strong analytical skills to improve performance and efficiency.

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5+ Years Planning ExperienceSAP Software ExperienceExpertise in ERP SystemsPredictive and Preventative Maintenance TechniquesStrong Excel and MS Project Skills

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Hard Skills

Maintenance PlanningFixed Plant Equipment MaintenanceMobile Equipment MaintenanceMechanical Systems UnderstandingElectrical Systems UnderstandingHydraulic Systems UnderstandingResource AllocationData AnalysisEquipment Performance AnalysisBudget Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Oral CommunicationTeam-OrientedSelf-MotivatedProactiveOrganizational SkillsTime Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAPOffice 365MS ProjectCat SISOEM Parts Manuals

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid US Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Surface MiningMaintenance Workforce EfficiencyEquipment AvailabilityUnplanned DowntimeMaintenance Activities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Maintenance Planner supports mining operations by planning and scheduling short- to medium-term maintenance for mobile and/or fixed plant equipment, infrastructure, and facilities.
Working in alignment with OEM specifications, the role focuses on improving equipment availability, reducing unplanned downtime, and ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and within budget.
In this role you will work 80% from home and travel to various client sites 20% of the time.
Develop weekly agreed maintenance plans using equipment strategies to facilitate maximum production and minimize downtime and costs to meet plant availability and reliability targets
Align other maintenance activities such as defects and breakdown repairs with periodic maintenance and provide updates on a weekly basis.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years’ planning experience in fixed or mobile equipment planning
Minimum of 5 years' of SAP software experience
Expertise in set-up of ERP systems
Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems within fixed plant or mobile assets
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fixed plant equipment maintenance – crushing, material handling, mill/processing- or mobile maintenance equipment (haul trucks, excavators, drillers, support equipment)
Surface mining experience preferred
Expertise in predictive and preventative maintenance techniques
Experience with resource allocation and optimizing maintenance workforce efficiency
Familiar with Office 365, including strong Excel skills and MS Project skills
Use of Cat SIS and other OEM parts manuals
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while being self-motivated and proactive
Ability to analyze equipment and processing performance data to identify trends and improvement areas
Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Valid US Driver’s License
Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess
Must be fluent in the English language.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Culture: Work within a values-driven organization that prioritizes safety, discovery, accountability, respect, and empowerment
Allowances: Site allowances, including accommodation, meals, and travel considerations
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and participation in 401k plan with company matching.
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401K retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions
Development: Access to ongoing learning, development, and career advancement opportunities within Thiess’ global network
PTO, Paid Holidays