Date: 29 Oct 2025
Location: Kalgoorlie, WA, AU, 6430
Company: Orica
About Orica
At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It's an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
About the role
We are looking for a Maintenance Planner based in Orica's Kalgoorlie Explosive Reserve. The purpose of this plant is to manufacture the emulsion used in the blasting procedure within the mining and quarrying sectors. This role is reporting to the site Maintenance Superintendent.
The successful candidate will play a key role within the asset management team for the overall accountability of the implementation of the asset management strategy and implementation of engineering & maintenance standards, to ensure the condition, reliability and productive capacity of the Orica Kalgoorlie plant assets in a safe manner, cost effective and systematic manner.
What you will be doing
* Manage all aspects of planning for the maintenance department, including allocation of Preventive Maintenance (PMs) tasks, project tasks, maintenance notification and break down tasks to site maintenance electricians and fitters.
* Maintain control of ordering and receipting parts, raising POs for contract labour while building a working relationship with contractors and suppliers.
* Maintain and continuously develop and improve the critical spares list.
* Ensure employee participation in Orica's safety programs including Take5, JSERA's and safe work practices and provide feedback on SHE issues
* Maintain high SHEC compliance by ensuring adherence to Safe Systems of work, promoting safe behaviours and maintaining the integrity of SHEC engineering controls
* Continued development of safe working practices to ensure no injury to self or others.
What you will bring
* You must adhere to a safety-first philosophy in all parts of your work;
* This role is ideally suited to individuals with a natural planning instincts, strong administrative skills and an inner drive to get things done safely and on time;
* Proficient computer skills required, and SAP experience is preferred but not mandatory;
* Have some understanding of parts and what makes them unique from one another and what role they play in the plant;
* Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character; and
* Builds the trust of others both internally and externally.
What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.