Maintenance Planner

About Mesabi Metallics Company LLC

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC is a pioneering organization advancing sustainable mining practices and driving innovation in the iron ore industry. Our commitment extends to providing a safe work environment, supporting environmental stewardship, and generating value for all stakeholders.

We are at a pivotal moment in Minnesota's mining history, with our cutting-edge iron ore mining and pelletization project currently under construction. Once completed, it will mark the first new mine and pellet plant in Minnesota in nearly 50 years.

Our Culture

Our culture is shaped by our core values, which are sustainability, integrity, inclusivity, innovation, teamwork, determination, and performance. Our employees are empowered to make a difference every day.

Job Summary

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC is seeking a Maintenance Planner who will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance activities for ore processing equipment and systems. This role ensures that maintenance tasks are executed efficiently and effectively to minimize downtime and optimize the performance of concentrator operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for proper planning of all maintenance activities related to the concentrator.
• Monitor and analyze maintenance reports, work orders, and history to optimize effective and efficient procedures, planning, and scheduling.
• Ensure behavior is compliant with the site's Safety Management Plan.
• Work with the team to develop short, mid, and long-term plans for the maintenance planning of equipment.
• Ensure the site's related records are filed in accordance with company policy, statutory, and contractual requirements.
• Contributes to Maintenance Shutdown planning strategies, identifying and prioritizing future maintenance requirements, and working with operations, engineering, maintenance, and outside contractors to ensure successful and safe execution.
• Efficient ordering of parts through appropriate channels and approvals to execute sound planning activities.
• Ensure the maintenance system is utilized fully to ensure transparency across the business.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator-Concentrator Maintenance and purchasing and communicate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure resources are available when required.
• Provide feedback to relevant leadership personnel regarding site issues that may affect the operating and financial performance of the operation and equipment.
• Provide the Coordinator-Concentrator Maintenance with monthly reports and assist with changes where necessary.
• Use established systems to track maintenance activities against target and notify leadership of gaps.
• Contribute to the annual equipment budget where required.
• Manage equipment transfer or disposal process, complete forms, and send to areas where these are required, ensuring required approvals.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of processing facility operations in the Mining industry, including concentrator maintenance, safety, maintenance, equipment, and staff utilization.
• Project management with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with document control systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively train and mentor employees.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced environment.

Education

• High School Graduate or GED
• Completion of 2-year technical program