Specialist - Maintenance Planning (Long-Term)
Company: OceanaGold Haile Processing
Location: Kershaw
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company Description OceanaGold
is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in
the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New
Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates
strong returns and supports sustainable development. Our purpose is
mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we
produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and
the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our
operations drive economic growth and improve health and education
outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs
globally. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity,
Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people
want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting
value for all our stakeholders. Haile Gold Mine located in South
Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our
employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84% of our employees
living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends
as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make a true
impact! Job Description Reports to: Superintendent – Maintenance
Direct Reports: None Internal Customers: Planners, Reliability,
Operations, Maintenance Execution, Capital Projects, HSE External
Customers: Contractors, Engineering Consultants, Supply Chain,
Vendors The Long-Term Scheduler will manage the 13-week and beyond
maintenance lookahead schedule, integrating inputs from planning,
reliability, operations, and capital projects to provide a
coordinated, resource-aware view of upcoming work. This role
ensures that long-range preventive maintenance, statutory
inspections, resource-intensive corrective work, and capital
tie-ins are strategically timed to minimize conflicts, optimize
labor use, and protect plant availability. Reporting to the
Planning Supervisor, the Long-Term Scheduler will facilitate
recurring long-term coordination meetings, align scope with
resource forecasts, and update the master schedule in collaboration
with relevant stakeholders. This position requires a
systems-thinking mindset and the ability to balance competing
priorities while maintaining schedule visibility across
departments. The Long-Term Scheduler will also support quarterly
planning readiness checks and contribute to planning governance by
tracking leading indicators for backlog growth, major equipment
service intervals, and long-range contractor requirements. Maintain
and update the integrated 13-week and long-range maintenance
schedule. Consolidate inputs from planners, operations,
reliability, and project teams into a master schedule. Facilitate
weekly and monthly long-range scheduling meetings with all
stakeholders. Forecast labor and contractor demand based on
upcoming work and resource constraints. Sequence major scopes of
work to avoid conflicts and optimize execution windows. Collaborate
with reliability engineers to time inspections, PMs, and statutory
tasks. Coordinate with operations to align maintenance windows with
production priorities. Support capital project integration by
reserving long-term windows for project tie-ins. Ensure sufficient
lookahead for procurement of long-lead parts and contractor
onboarding. Monitor schedule adherence, deferred work, and
late-stage plan changes. Identify high-risk overlaps or
overallocations in resource demands and propose alternatives. Track
key metrics such as compliance to long-term freeze dates, backlogs
over 13 weeks, and resource saturation. Support planners in
identifying schedule-ready work for execution readiness reviews.
Develop and refine scheduling tools, templates, and visualizations.
Communicate schedule changes and constraints proactively to all
internal stakeholders. Conduct quarterly planning readiness audits
to ensure strategic scopes are advancing. Serve as a liaison
between tactical planning and strategic business needs. Contribute
to maintenance strategy discussions with data on long-term scope
volume and frequency. Escalate systemic constraints or
cross-functional misalignments that threaten schedule viability.
Champion schedule discipline and reinforce the importance of
early-stage planning for complex work. Qualifications Minimum 5
years of experience in planning, scheduling, or coordination in an
industrial or mining environment. Strong understanding of
maintenance planning, reliability strategies, and resource
management. Proficiency with CMMS platforms (SAP preferred) and
scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, or equivalent).
Experience managing integrated or master schedules across multiple
departments. Strong facilitation and coordination skills across
multidisciplinary teams. Formal training in planning or project
scheduling highly preferred. Certification such as PMP, CMRP, or
equivalent is desirable. Technical knowledge of mechanical and
electrical systems common in processing plants. Ability to identify
schedule risk, resource conflicts, and long-lead impacts
proactively. Skilled in developing dashboards, Gantt charts, and
schedule visualizations. High attention to detail and the ability
to manage data complexity. Proven ability to maintain structured
communication and documentation standards. Commitment to schedule
discipline and continuous planning improvement. Experience
supporting shutdown or turnaround planning is an asset. Ability to
engage constructively with operations and project teams to
influence scope timing. Bachelor’s degree in mechanical,
electrical, or industrial engineering preferred but not required.
Additional Information WHAT'S ON OFFER: Competitive salary
short-term and long-term bonus Comprehensive benefits package
including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more Great
residential location between Columbia SC and Charlotte NC. Long
service recognition Living Our Values recognition program
Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP) YOU MATTER:
OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment
opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only
welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any
assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at
careers@oceanagold.com Must be eligible to work in the USA -
Posting will remain open for 14 days PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM
AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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