Maintenance Planner

Wharf

We Pursue a Higher Standard

Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly-owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur Wharf is an open-pit, heap-leach gold operation and the only gold mine operating in South Dakota. Located in the northern Black Hills, Wharf is the only known operating mine that shares a hillside with a ski resort, Terry Peak.

Coeur Wharf has been part of the local community since 1983, actively volunteering and supporting the arts, educational programs, beautification events and children’s and wellness programs.

Approximately 250 miners, geologists, engineers, environmentalists, operators and various business leaders are employed at the mine and call South Dakota home. Coeur Wharf prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

About The Job

The Maintenance Planner combines technical expertise with advanced planning to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of the maintenance process. Serving as the liaison between maintenance, production, and technical services, the Planner schedules maintenance work in advance to maximize the use of resources and minimize equipment downtime.

The Planner provides leadership and guidance for effective operation of the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including maintaining the Equipment Register and administering the preventive/predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs. This role requires a strong background in maintenance and advanced computer skills.

Key planning functions include reviewing and updating work requests, ensuring correct work order coding, initiating the material management process, coordinating expediting, and ensuring each planned task contains appropriate job instructions, procedures, and documentation. The Planner continuously reviews and updates Standard Scripts, Standard Jobs, Maintenance Standard Tasks, and Standard Job Parts Lists.

The Maintenance Planner works closely with Maintenance Superintendents, Reliability Engineers, and Supervisors to ensure accurate resource allocation, with particular attention to complex and critical jobs. This individual understands the Workflow Process within the Maintenance Operating System (MOS) and has the expertise to disseminate this knowledge to the maintenance workforce.

Responsibilities Safety & Compliance

- Champion a safety-first culture in all practices and ensure work complies with all applicable Federal/State regulations and Coeur's Safety Policies and Standards.

- Provide safety information, job instructions, materials, special tools, and drawings as required.

- Participate in safety, certification, and insurance audit processes.

Planning & Scheduling

- Provide maintenance planning and scheduling activities for the respective equipment area.

- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly planning and work schedules, ensuring planning for any Maintenance Period is completed at least one week in advance.

- Prepare the Weekly Work Schedule (WWS) with input from maintenance and operations supervisors.

- Review, prioritize, and categorize daily work requests; initiate priority planning on those identified and approved.

- Identify person-hours required and available for planned work activities.

- Review maintenance backlog, identify work to be accomplished along with PMs, and assist in establishing priorities.

- Verify and coordinate planned jobs; validate through field observation the procedures, materials, craft person-hours, tools, equipment, and other resources necessary to efficiently perform defined jobs.

- Deliver high-quality work packs and confirm logistical readiness before job release.

Logistics & Resource Coordination

- Plan logistics for material and component deliveries, including special tools, equipment, drawings, and other needs prior to forwarding jobs to "approved for scheduling."

- Provide logistical planning for external resources including equipment, contractors, and professional services.

- Coordinate equipment downtime and maintenance activities with production and other stakeholders.

- Coordinate area contracting and ensure compliance with all Coeur's standards.

- Oversee kitting process personnel for pad work.

CMMS & Documentation

- Administer the CMMS for the respective work area, maintaining the Equipment Register for all plant/area equipment.

- Categorize resource work and prioritize work orders in CMMS; maintain detailed equipment history.

- Develop and maintain standard jobs, standard job parts lists, and standard scripts using consistent forms and a systematic approach.

- Coordinate and integrate PM/PdM programs.

- Ensure daily feedback from Supervisors, Crafts, and Work Group Support is incorporated into job plans.

- Audit field work, Supervisor's work order coding, and work order closing comments.

- Initiate work orders resulting from job findings by craftsmen and/or supervisor recommendations.

Meetings & Reporting

- Attend Daily Morning meetings and Weekly Maintenance-Operations coordination/scheduling meetings.

- Facilitate long-term project planning meetings and Post-Mortem meetings after major maintenance projects.

- Coordinate with Maintenance Engineer on Equipment Downtime Summary Report.

- Keep maintenance and production supervisors apprised of job progress.

- Provide maintenance and plant equipment performance reports as required.

- Assemble and report the weekly inventory of Work Management Activities, including daily Work Request disposition and Work Execution activity.

- Monitor and report on costs, warranty claims, and contractor performance.

Budget & Cost Management

- Assist Maintenance Supervisors and Superintendent in formulating yearly budget costs, monitoring monthly expenditures, and participating in monthly cost reviews.

Professional Development & Collaboration

- Maintain professional interaction with peers and senior managers, understanding the relationship between maintenance planning, scheduling, execution, and improvement aligned with operational goals.

- Create a work environment that encourages mentoring and initiative while facilitating cooperation among diverse work groups.

- Enhance personal productivity by organizing the planning routine according to priority and maintaining an organized work environment.

- Pursue training to gain knowledge in productivity tools.

- Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Valid vehicle driver’s license.

- High School Diploma or equivalent.

- Be an experienced craftsmen, maintenance supervisor, or degreed engineer.

- Advanced computer skills in spreadsheets, word processing, and database software.

- Proficient with Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

- Demonstrated leadership skills and self-motivated.

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Advanced communication skills, both written and oral.

- Good estimating, organizational, and prioritization skills.

- Good planning and project management skills.

- Knowledgeable on the use and integration of predictive and preventative tools.

- Demonstrated logical problem solving and analytical skills.

- Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize shifting workloads, and work independently.

- High attention to detail, commitment to safety, and strong communication skills across functions required.

- Bachelor’s degree and/or Certification (or 5+ years equivalent education/experience) preferred.

- Technical certification in Maintenance Planning/Asset Management preferred.

- Familiarity with Lean, 5S, and Reliability Centered Maintenance practices preferred.

Physical Requirements

- Work in all conditions and environments

- Able to lift 25 lbs. on an occasional basis

- Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily

Relocation Support?

Yes

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.