Maintenance Planner

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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- 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 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 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.

Basic Qualifications :

Desired Qualities :

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , 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 and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

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