Sandfire Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Senior Maintenance Planner
Exciting FIFO opportunity to join one of Sandfire’s operating copper assets based in Botswana. 6 weeks on, 3 weeks off roster with flexible Point of Hire in Australia. Competitive USD salary and benefits on offer for the right candidate.
Sandfire is a global copper producer headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. One of our principal operating assets is Motheo Copper Operations (Motheo) in Botswana.
Responsibilities
Pronto System Management
- Act as the Pronto CMMS subject matter expert (SME) for the site, responsible for the configuration, administration, and continuous improvement of the system.
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies, PM schedules, and work management processes within Pronto.
- Lead initiatives to expand Pronto’s functionality across modules (Work Management, Preventive Maintenance, Inventory, Procurement, and Costing).
- Create and maintain custom reports, dashboards, and KPIs to track maintenance performance, costs, and compliance.
- Conduct regular audits of data integrity and maintenance history within Pronto to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Drive workflow automation and process integration to enhance efficiency between Maintenance, Operations, and Supply Chain functions.
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
- Develop, review, and optimize short-, medium-, and long-term maintenance schedules using Pronto CMMS.
- Plan and schedule preventive, corrective, and project maintenance activities to minimize downtime and optimize resource utilization.
- Ensure work orders, job plans, and resource requirements are well-defined, costed, and aligned with operational priorities.
- Audit planning for major jobs, ensuring correct part ordering, material availability, and crew assignment prior to execution.
- Prepare and manage shutdown and preservation schedules, ensuring alignment with operational and safety requirements.
- Analyse maintenance plans upon introduction of recent equipment and adjust workload and resources accordingly.
Preventive Maintenance Compliance, Audit and Reporting
- Review and revise maintenance strategies to address safety, reliability, and criticality priorities.
- Conduct regular compliance audits, variance analyses, and performance reviews using CMMS data.
- Maintain ownership of the maintenance history database and ensure it reflects accurate maintenance activity records.
- Provide detailed monthly planning and performance reports to the Maintenance Superintendent.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses related to maintenance activities and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Qualifications
- Mechanical Engineering Diploma / Degree or equivalent.
- Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
- Pronto certification or equivalent proven experience in Pronto CMMS system is essential.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in the maintenance planning field.
- Well experienced in reliability centred maintenance programs with proven expertise in Pronto CMMS administration and system optimization (mining or heavy industrial environment preferred).
- In-depth knowledge of maintenance management principles, asset lifecycle management, and work management processes.
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Strong leadership skills to manage performance and coordinate with various stakeholders.
Benefits and Development
- Attractive, market-competitive remuneration package.
- Excellent site facilities and accommodation.
- Salary continuance insurance scheme.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Management and Manufacturing. Industries: Mining.
If you possess the above experience and would like to be part of a values-driven, inclusive, and respectful organisation, please apply now.
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