Maintenance Planner
MP MaterialsSalary Range: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 Company Overview: MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation. Position Overview: The Maintenance Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient execution of maintenance activities across MP Materials operations. This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and managing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans and schedules to support operational readiness and equipment reliability. The Maintenance Planner works closely with Maintenance, Operations, Procurement, Warehouse, and Reliability teams to ensure maintenance work is properly prioritized, planned, documented, and executed with minimal operational disruption. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives by maintaining accurate maintenance data, optimizing maintenance resources, and driving schedule compliance through SAP PM and maintenance planning best practices. Position Responsibilities: Provide leadership and direction to the maintenance team, ensuring efficient and effective execution of maintenance activities. Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to optimize maintenance schedules while minimizing impact on production. Plan and coordinate maintenance projects, including shutdowns and turnarounds, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints. Monitor equipment performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements to enhance equipment reliability and performance. Maintain and update maintenance records, work orders, and documentation to ensure accurate historical records and compliance with regulatory standards. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies, fostering a culture of safety among the maintenance team. Identify training needs for maintenance staff and facilitate skill development and training programs. Manage maintenance budgets, track expenses, and provide cost-effective solutions for maintenance and repair projects. Collaborate with procurement to ensure the availability of necessary spare parts and materials for maintenance activities. Lead and participate in root cause analysis investigations for equipment failures and incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and advancements in maintenance techniques. Basic Qualifications: Provide leadership and direction to the maintenance team, ensuring efficient and effective execution of maintenance activities. Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to optimize maintenance schedules while minimizing impact on production. Plan and coordinate maintenance projects, including shutdowns and turnarounds, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints. Monitor…