Are you a highly organised maintenance professional who thrives in fast-paced shutdown environments?
We're looking for an experienced Short-Term Planner to take ownership of critical asset shutdowns and return-to-work (RTW) events across our heavy mobile equipment fleet.
About the Role
You will develop and manage short-term shutdown plans that align with the broader Asset Management Strategy. Ensuring shutdowns are fully scoped, resourced, budgeted, and execution-ready within the 12-week planning horizon.
You'll also lead the critical Return to Work (RTW) process, ensuring off-hire equipment is accurately assessed, scoped, priced, and workshop-ready before execution begins.
This role requires strong technical capability, exceptional stakeholder engagement, and the ability to coordinate multiple moving parts under demanding operational timeframes.
What's on Offer
* Competitive Remuneration Package
* Perks Galore: Exclusive Benefits on Offer
Core Responsibilities
Shutdown Planning & Coordination
* Understand upcoming asset shutdown schedules across the next 3–6 months, including MEC/MEU component replacements, return to work (RTW) events and asset movements and fleet requirements
* Trigger targeted pre-shutdown and off-hire inspection events to assess equipment condition and identify required works
* Manage shutdowns through to execution by coordinating labour and resource workflows with Site Superintendents and Project Managers
* Ensure all shutdown events are accurately reflected in the rolling 12-week and 4-week schedules
* Develop and maintain detailed shutdown plans within the 12-week execution window covering
Scope, Budget & Resource Management
* Ensure BOM kits are suitable for component change-outs and procure additional parts as required
* Deliver accurate shutdown scopes to external vendors and labour providers for budgeting purposesEnsure all shutdown scopes are costed appropriately and remain compliant with approved regional CAPEX and OPEX budgets
* Submit draft shutdown plans to the Central Planning Hub for review and approval prior to execution
* Own the shutdown checklist process to ensure all preparatory tasks are completed ahead of execution
Return to Work (RTW) Leadership
* Own RTW shutdown planning and coordination processes
* Ensure off-hire equipment is scoped, priced, and communicated to workshops before machine arrival
* Coordinate all stakeholders to ensure equipment arrives in a work-ready state
* Host Post Maintenance Reviews covering compliance to plan, Labour utilisation, parts and component performance, shutdown workflow effectiveness, improvement opportunities
* Provide feedback to the Central Planning Hub to support continuous improvement in shutdown and asset strategies
About You
* Previous experience in a similar Shutdown Planning or Maintenance Planning role
* Strong maintenance knowledge of Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME), particularly CAT, Hitachi and Komatsu
* Trade background in mechanical maintenance (preferred)
* Demonstrated experience in maintenance scheduling and shutdown coordination
* Strong understanding of mining operations and equipment productivity drivers
* Experience using AMT/CMMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
* Strong planning, forecasting, and time management capability
* Ability to deliver high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines
* Have a current drivers licence
* Have a Mechanical Trade Qualification (HME preferred)
* Degree in Planning, Management or related discipline (desirable)
What We're Looking For
* Strong customer focus and stakeholder engagement
* Commercial awareness and sound decision-making
* High-level problem solving and analytical thinkingTechnical expertise with a continuous improvement mindset
* Exceptional attention to detail
* Initiative and proactive planning capability
* Calm and professional communication under pressure
* A strong focus on execution and accountability
Ready to Take the Lead? If you're passionate about shutdown planning, asset reliability, and delivering operational excellence in a mining environment, apply now and become part of a team that keeps operations moving safely and efficiently.
#J-18808-Ljbffr