Shutdown Coordinator

Incitec Pivot Fertilisers; Townsville; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to safety and inclusion, as a Shutdown Coordinator. In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of routine shutdown work, ensuring high-performance teams achieve business goals. Your expertise in mechanical and electrical qualifications will be key to developing detailed plans and improving processes. This innovative firm offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career progression, a strong focus on employee well-being, and a commitment to diversity. Be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Benefits

18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer

3 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carer

Superannuation on unpaid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Confidential employee assistance program

Mental health and well-being program

Options to purchase annual leave

Workplace giving charitable scheme

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Lead the planning and execution of routine shutdown work.
• Develop detailed preparation plans aligned to the Shutdown management framework.
• Continuously improve shutdown processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility to lead 17WK shutdowns to deliver business goals.
• Plan and execute shutdowns within a structured project controls framework.
• Track and report progress against target milestones.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical qualifications

Experience in chemical, mining, or heavy industry

Maintenance planning

Shutdown coordination

Project management

Education

Trade qualifications

Tertiary qualifications

Tools

SAP

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

• Base salary $140,000- $150,000 + $25K allowance + super + annual bonus

• FIFO from Townsville or salary sacrifice from other East Coast Centres

At IPL, our people vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive, and high-performing teams on the ground.

The Role

We are looking for a candidate to lead the planning and execution of shutdown work on a routine cycle.

1. Overall responsibility to lead 17WK shutdowns to deliver business goals.
2. Lead the development of scopes of work, ensuring rigorous processes are followed in the review and approval of 17WK shutdown scopes of work.
3. Develop detailed preparation plans aligned to the Shutdown management framework. Track and report progress against target milestones.
4. Development of the org structure and acquisition of resources to facilitate shutdown planning and execution.
5. Plan and execute 17WK shutdown within a structured project controls framework, meeting Zero Harm, quality, schedule, and cost targets.
6. Continuously improve shutdown processes and tools to achieve better outcomes year on year.

What you’ll bring

• Trade or Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical
• Experience working in chemical, mining, or heavy industry
• Previous experience in maintenance planning, shutdown coordination, or project management
• Experience with SAP, Primavera, or MS Project (desirable)

If you are excited about the role and believe you have the necessary skills, but your experience doesn’t align 100%, we still want to hear from you.

Benefits to you

• We are a team focused on safety, inclusion, and high performance
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer
• Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months
• Salary packaging options
• Confidential employee assistance program
• Mental health and well-being program
• Options to purchase annual leave
• Workplace giving charitable scheme
• Opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development review

The Site

Northern Australian Operations consist of an Ammonium Phosphate Mine and Processing Plant (Phosphate Hill) and Sulphuric Plant (Mt Isa) in North Queensland. The facilities include ammonia, beneficiation, phosphoric acid, granulation, and sulphuric acid plants, along with infrastructure, utilities, power generation, and housing to support the workforce.

About Us

Incitec Pivot Fertilisers has a long and proud heritage in Australian agriculture. Our people, products, and services support farming communities and feed millions. We are Australian—resilient, diverse, invested, and proud. We believe in science and innovation to maximize soil potential.

Working at Incitec Pivot Fertilisers offers career advancement opportunities. We are experts in the sector with a focus on Zero Harm. Our diverse leadership adds value through manufacturing excellence, innovation, and world-class services.

Leveraging our diversity through inclusion

At IPL, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering a safe, equitable environment that embraces differences to enhance performance. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage applicants from all identities. Our commitment includes supporting work-life balance through various work styles and paid parental leave policies. Join our inclusive community today.

What our employees say

“In my 25 years in mining, Phosphate Hill has been my most enjoyable site to work at. The company has high standards, offers opportunities if you work hard, and has a diverse workforce, great environment, and fantastic camp.”

“We have a good collaborative team, always striving to improve, with a positive culture.”

About our process

Our recruitment typically involves a Teams or face-to-face interview, reference checks, and a medical exam. It may include a site visit and psychometric testing. We value diversity and encourage support or adjustments during the process. For questions, contact us at [email protected].

Please note: resumes cannot be accepted via email. Follow the application instructions in the job posting.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer—committed to responding to every applicant.

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