Maintenance Co-ordinator (Mechanical)

Freeman HR; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeman HR is seeking a Maintenance Co-ordinator (Mechanical) to lead reliability efforts and maximise asset performance at our site. You will coordinate maintenance strategies, plan and schedule activities, and supervise contractor work to ensure safety and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on mechanical expertise, strong leadership, and experience with CMMS systems like Pronto or SAP, within heavy manufacturing/mining environments. An Australian Mechanical Trade certificate is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manufacturing/mining environments.
• Strong planning and coordination capability.
• Proficiency with CMMS software (Pronto or SAP).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and maintenance specs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver maintenance strategies to maximise plant performance and safety.
• Plan, schedule and execute maintenance activities; drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee contractor management and ensure safe, compliant execution.
• Maintain equipment data and contribute to asset strategy development.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Coordination

Leadership

CMMS (Pronto/SAP)

Education

Australian Mechanical Trade Certificate

White Card

Tools

Pronto CMMS

SAP CMMS

Job description

Lead mechanical reliability and drive asset performance

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Co-ordinator (Mechanical) to play a key role in the safe and efficient management of mechanical maintenance activities supporting our Slag Handling Granulator operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on mechanical professional with strong planning and leadership skills to influence asset performance, improve reliability and work closely with operations teams and specialist contractors in a dynamic industrial setting.

About the Role

You will be responsible for coordinating and delivering maintenance strategies that maximise plant performance, ensure compliance, and support safe operations.

You will oversee the planning, scheduling and execution of maintenance activities while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning & Execution

Scope and develop corrective and preventative maintenance activities.

Create safe and effective work instructions.

Schedule and coordinate internal and external resources.

Supervise maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient execution.

Manage maintenance costs and optimise expenditure.

Ensure critical spares and components are available and fit for purpose.

Deliver maintenance plans in line with agreed asset strategies.

Contractor Management

Coordinate specialist contractors,mechanical service providers and technical teams.

Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with scope requirements.

Contribute to the development and review of maintenance strategies.

Maintain accurate equipment and asset master data.

Develop and implement mechanical isolation procedures.

Ensure compliance with process safety requirements.

Identify and implement opportunities to improve reliability and performance.

Team Support & Development

Provide coaching and mentoring to mechanical and operational personnel.

Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the team.

Safety & Compliance

Maintain strict compliance with Australian standards and site safety systems.

Champion safe work practices and mechanical isolation requirements.

Support a strong safety culture across all maintenance activities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Qualifications

Australian Mechanical Trade Certificate or

Full Australian working rights.

White Card.

HRW Licences (including Forklift, EWP, Dogging, Rigging)

Ability to interpret technical drawings, OEM manuals and maintenance specifications

Experience

You will have significant experience within:

Heavy manufacturing;

Mining;

You will also demonstrate:

Working knowledge of fixed plant, mobile equipment and mechanical systems.

Proficiency with computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as Pronto or SAP.

Strong maintenance planning and coordination capability.

Knowledge of asset management and reliability principles.

Experience managing contractors and external service providers.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem solving.

Why Join Us?

Work in a challenging and technically diverse industrial environment.

Be part of a safety-focused and collaborative team.

Influence asset performance and operational reliability.

Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and long-term plant success.

If you're an experienced mechanical professional looking to take the next step in maintenance coordination and asset performance, we'd love to hear from you.