Job Title: Maintenance Planner Mount Gambier, South Australia
This is a full-time, permanent position in our rapidly growing facility in Mount Gambier. We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to join our team.
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled professional to carry out maintenance planning and scheduling functions for the maintenance, engineering, and production teams. This involves developing short- and long-term maintenance plans and strategies for fixed plant infrastructure to ensure optimal availability and utilization in accordance with operational requirements.
The ideal candidate will have relevant trade or tertiary qualifications, minimum 1-2 years' experience in a planner/supervisor role, and experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). They will be able to develop and implement maintenance strategies, provide coaching and support, lead RCA work management data collection processes, and ensure all actions are collected and actioned.
Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance strategies for fixed plant infrastructure
* Develop, implement, and assist in execution of major plant and annual shutdown plans
* Provide coaching and support for work management process within the CMMS
* Lead RCA work management data collection processes for required major equipment failures or related improvement opportunities
* Ensure work area and operations are in alignment with safety standards
* Prepare rolling plans including work orders for maintenance, major overhauls & shutdown work for work group and provide weekly plans to the teams
* Ensure all work packs (labour, parts, tasks, costs, etc) are uploaded and maintained in maintenance management system
* Create and maintain work orders and requisitions
* Develop and maintain PM tasks and schedules
* Order parts/services and obtain quotes, liaising with Supply to expedite parts and contractor labour suppliers
* Produce regular reports on the efficiency and effectiveness of planned work completed and provide advice for identified planned maintenance improvements
* Maintain records of equipment detail, component histories and predicted component life
* Provide analysis and reporting on progress to planned change out schedules (Gantt charts) and equipment component remaining life tracking
About You
We are looking for a highly motivated and organized individual who has:
* Relevant trade or tertiary qualifications – Mechanical or Electrical is desirable, but not essential
* Minimum 1-2 years' experience in a Planner/Supervisor role
* Experience in use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
* Strong communication and organizational abilities
* Confident in making critical business decisions and solving problems effectively
* Goal-oriented with the ability to plan and execute strategies successfully
* Positive, eager to learn, and able to collaborate with diverse teams
* Highly organized with excellent time management and task prioritization skills
* Strong problem-solving mindset, with exceptional communication and planning capabilities
* Committed to continuous improvement and proactive change management
* A team player who builds strong relationships and fosters collaboration