Maintenance Performance & Continuous Improvement Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety & Compliance:
• Demonstrate company values and promote a strong safety culture in all work activities.
• Comply with MSHA regulations, site safety standards, environmental requirements, and company policies.
• Support safe execution of maintenance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cost Control & Financial Management:
• Manage and monitor Opex and Capex expenditures across Mine and Process Maintenance cost centers.
• Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses to support long-term maintenance and asset management strategies.
• Prepare and maintain cost models for Short Term, Outlook, and annual Budget cycles.
• Lead weekly, monthly, and annual financial reporting, including variance analysis and KPI tracking.
• Support month-end close activities, ensuring accurate cost allocation and reporting.
• Monitor maintenance contracts for scope, cost, schedule compliance, and renewal requirements.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Finance to improve contracting strategies, procurement processes, and cost controls.
• Ensure timely processing and reconciliation of purchase orders, service entries, and supplier invoices.
• Maintenance Performance & Reporting:
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI and other reporting platforms.
• Generate weekly and monthly maintenance performance reports for leadership review.
• Track and analyze maintenance KPIs, including availability, utilization, schedule compliance, backlog management, and reliability metrics.
• Facilitate performance review meetings and communicate findings to maintenance leadership.
• Maintain controlled maintenance documents, procedures, work processes, and reporting records.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across Mine and Process Maintenance functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to investigate performance gaps and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support implementation and compliance with the Asset Management Framework (AMF).
• Develop improvement plans, track progress, and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration between Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to achieve improvement objectives.
• Data Analysis & Decision Support:
• Analyze maintenance, operational, and financial data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Provide recommendations to maintenance leadership based on performance data and business needs.
• Support strategic planning initiatives through forecasting, benchmarking, and performance analysis.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Required • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline. • Minimum five (5) years of experience in maintenance planning, reliability engineering, maintenance cost control, continuous improvement, or related functions within mining or heavy industrial operations. • Strong understanding of asset management principles, including ISO 55000 standards and maintenance best practices. • Experience managing maintenance budgets, forecasts, contracts, and performance metrics. • Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferably SAP. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis. • Experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI or similar business intelligence tools. • Knowledge of maintenance planning, reliability, and asset performance management processes. • Experience with budgeting and forecasting systems such as Xeras or equivalent platforms. • Experience supporting both mobile equipment and process plant maintenance operations. • Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects within mining operations. • Certification in Asset Management, Reliability, Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies. • Advanced knowledge of SAP reporting and maintenance modules. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Strong ability to influence and collaborate across multiple departments and disciplines. • Valid driver’s license. • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

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