About The Job
Join Our Supportive Team as an Operations Planner Scheduler.
Are you hands-on, safety-focused, and want to work in a welcoming and inclusive environment? At Worley, part of our ambition involves fostering a safe, inclusive and innovative work environment that inspires our people.
We know that a fulfilling career goes hand in hand with personal wellbeing. That's why we're committed to exploring flexible working arrangements that are practical for both you and our organisation. We've created a strong culture of support to help our people balance their work and personal life.
When you work for us, you get the chance to join nearly 50,000 people all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. We're excited about the challenges ahead. If you ask us, there's never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemical and resources sectors.
As an Operations Planner Scheduler with Worley, you will coordinate and support plant operations by managing schedules, reporting, and project activities, working closely with engineers, site teams, and clients to meet all operational, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
You'll be a vital part of our collaborative team operating and maintaining Yarnima power station which supplies power to the township of Newman and the surrounding BHP mining operations within the East Pilbara. You'll be working an 8/6 day shift roster in a supportive environment that values teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
Yarnima Power station includes:
* 3 x Siemens SGT-800 Gas Turbines
* 3 x Heat Recovery Steam Generators
* 2 x Siemens SST-400 Condensing Steam Turbines
* A combined generation capacity of up to 190MW
* Associated auxiliary plant and equipment
What You'll do:
* Lead and promote a strong Zero Harm and positive HSE culture across the site.
* Coordinate and optimise maintenance scheduling, shutdown planning, and daily operations.
* Ensure compliance with all statutory, company, risk, quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
* Manage subcontractors and ensure safe, efficient delivery of maintenance and service activities.
* Identify, report, and resolve issues affecting plant reliability, safety, or performance.
* Support continuous improvement in asset management, maintenance systems, and cost‑saving initiatives.
* Work with site teams on annual budgets, maintenance plans, and operations planning.
* Provide accurate reporting on maintenance KPIs, plant condition, and schedule performance.
* Maintain and manage systems such as 1SAP reports, AX ordering, MMS master data, and preventative maintenance work packs.
* Liaise across teams and sites to ensure alignment, strong relationships, and consistent operational standards.
What you'll have
* Electrical/Instrument or Mechanical qualification and relevant experience
* Demonstrable knowledge and practical site HSE legislation and duty of care
* Current C class drivers' license
* Strong understanding of HSE legislation, duty of care, and HSE best practice.
* Experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, asset integrity, and lifecycle management.
* Knowledge of plant operations, maintenance management systems, and permit‑to‑work processes.
* Skilled in implementing asset management principles and managing contractor engagements.
* Able to identify issues, prevent non‑conformances, and verify corrective actions.
* Proficient with 1SAP, CMMS, MMS, and Microsoft Office applications, e.g. Word/Excel/Project.
* Strong communication, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and build effective teams.
* Able to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels, including clients.
What You'll Enjoy
* Work-life balance: 8/6 FIFO roster
* Flights from Perth or Busselton
* Stay in comfort: Fully self-contained, modern 2-bedroom apartments
* Meals and crib breaks provided to keep you fuelled and focused
* Family-friendly and flexible: We understand life outside of work is important
* A safe, inclusive, and supportive network to connect: mentoring opportunities to support career progression and leadership
* Supportive team culture built on respect, safety, and open communication
* Opportunities to grow: Whether you're starting out or bringing years of experience, we offer ongoing training, mentoring, and leadership pathways
* Inclusive leadership: Our managers are committed to equity and supporting diverse career journeys
Who we are
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.
Right now, we're bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.
We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation.
Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.
Moving forward together
We want our people to be energised and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success.
Please note that our recruitment process includes standard background checks, which may involve a pre-employment medical assessment. In certain cases, candidates may also be required to provide a valid police clearance certificate. These steps help ensure we maintain a safe and compliant workplace.