MP Mine Operations, LLC

Fort Worth, TX

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and affect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us. 

The Maintenance Planner is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans and schedules using SAP. This role ensures that all maintenance activities are efficiently planned, scheduled, and executed to maximize equipment reliability and performance, minimize downtime, and optimize maintenance resources. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop detailed maintenance plans and schedules using SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) module.
• Prioritize and plan preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Create, manage, and close work orders in SAP.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all maintenance activities.
• Track work order progress and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor and manage inventory levels of spare parts and materials required for maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of necessary parts.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, root causes of equipment failures, and opportunities for improvement.
• Use SAP to track and report on maintenance costs and budget variances.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes, reliability, and efficiencies.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections as required.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the maintenance team.
• Create purchase requests for critical and spare parts.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in maintenance planning, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficient in using SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) module, plus MS Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management principles and best practices.
• Must foster a positive team environment with engineers, management, craftspeople, and suppliers and contractors.
• Excellent technical, engineering, writing, time management, problem solving, organization and communication skills (both written and verbal) required.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

MP MATERIALS IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - EEO is The Law All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

YOUR RIGHT TO WORK – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire. 

FOR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATION - Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact the Human Resources Department at 702-625-5679, 1700 South Pavilion Drive, 8th Floor, Las Vegas Nevada, 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.