Job Title: Maintenance Planner II
Imagine being part of something big — Greenstone Mine is Equinox Gold's flagship operation and largest asset — a world-class, open-pit gold mine located in Geraldton, within the top-tier mining jurisdiction of Ontario, Canada. Since pouring its first gold in 2024, Greenstone has established itself as one of Canada's largest gold mines, with an expected average annual production of over 300,000 ounces across an initial 15-year mine life.
Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life mines in Canada, Mexico, Nicaragua and United States. Guided by our core values of integrity , excellence , accountability , and teamwork , we foster a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where a talented, experienced team works together to deliver reliable operations, responsible mining, and long-term value to its shareholders and host communities.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Mill Maintenance Planner. Reporting to the Mill Maintenance Senior Planner, the Mill Maintenance Planner is responsible for all long- and short-term planning for the Mill Fixed Plant and Powerhouse equipment. The successful candidate will be part of a new team and will be responsible for coordinating Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Operations resources to successfully gather information and report in a timely manner. The candidate will be responsible for the planning team and for coordinating with the Equipment Reliability group.
Key Responsibilities
Promote and demonstrate safe work practices.
Plan and schedule the work and assist with directing small teams of tradespeople in servicing and rebuilding fixed assets and components such as pumps, screen decks, conveyors, and gearboxes, etc.
Create and manage long-range and shutdown planning for the fixed plant assets.
Communicate and ensure adherence to new, modified, or existing procedures and assist in the development and creation of new procedures and work instructions.
Manage manpower and training requirements.
Develop and deliver notes for cross-shift communication.
Communicate requirements for master data changes and master material requests.
Ensure sign-off forms for stock returns are completed.
Ensure compliance with regulatory authorities.
Manage all day-to-day SAP activities, including history input.
Participate in weekly stakeholder scheduling meetings.
Manage the ordering of direct charge items for rebuilds and urgent and/or immediate work.
Participate in the creation of OPEX/CAPEX budgets and in quarterly re-forecasts.
Initiate and support equipment and process improvement ideas.
Initiate and support cost-saving measures.
Required Experience and Skill Set
5+ years of experience, preferably in a mining or industrial environment.
An engineering background or a Red Seal Trade Certificate in a relevant field will be considered an asset.
3+ years of SAP planning experience required.
SAP/Prometheus scheduling tool experience would be considered an asset.
Experience and knowledge of time and risk management.
Experience and knowledge concerning Work Breakdown Structure and Critical Path Management.
Experience in planning for fixed plant equipment.
CMMS-SAP experience is an asset, as is proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Job Conditions
Able to prioritize multiple tasks.
Able to produce high-quality documentation in a timely manner.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to create a positive work environment.
Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.
Certifications
Education
The salary range for this position is from $116,908.00 to $142,880.00.
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At Equinox Gold, our commitment to teamwork means building a workforce that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate. We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Guided by our values of integrity and accountability , Equinox Gold may use artificial intelligence tools to support the sourcing and identification of potential candidates. These tools are not used to screen, assess, evaluate, or interview candidates. All hiring decisions, including the review of applications and selection of candidates, are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.
