Maintenance Planner

Asset Management Australia; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subcontracting options under ABN

Job summary

Asset Management Australia is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to support electrical maintenance activities at a major coal export terminal near Mackay, Queensland. The role focuses on developing detailed work plans, coordinating maintenance, and leveraging CMMS to optimise schedules.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in electrical maintenance planning, a trade qualification, CMMS experience, and a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance planning, preferably for electrical plant and infrastructure.
• Trade-qualified or relevant background in mechanical, electrical, or related maintenance disciplines.
• Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS) and planning tools.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and planning skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Current Australian work rights.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical maintenance work plans for fixed plant, infrastructure, and associated equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable execution of work.
• Create work packs, define resource requirements, and manage maintenance schedules.
• Utilise the site CMMS to manage work orders, maintenance planning, and equipment history.
• Liaise closely with operations, maintenance, and contractor personnel to optimise maintenance outcomes.
• Review maintenance data and performance trends to identify opportunities for reliability improvements.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Electrical plant

CMMS

Stakeholder engagement

Safety compliance

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

CMMS

Planning tools

Job description

Asset Management Australia (AMA) specialises in delivering tailored asset management solutions with a strong focus on strategic planning, operational efficiency, and asset reliability. We support asset-intensive industries by optimising maintenance strategies to improve performance and reduce costs. Backed by extensive industry experience, our team delivers practical, results-driven solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to join our team, supporting electrical maintenance activities at a major coal export terminal near Mackay, Queensland.

This opportunity would suit an experienced planner with a proven track record planning maintenance for electrical assets and working closely with electrical maintenance teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates based in Mackay and surrounding areas, offering a lifestyle-friendly 4/3 or 5/2 roster that allows you to be home every night.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical maintenance work plans for fixed plant, infrastructure, and associated equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable execution of work.
• Create work packs, define resource requirements, and manage maintenance schedules.
• Utilise the site CMMS to manage work orders, maintenance planning, and equipment history.
• Liaise closely with operations, maintenance, and contractor personnel to optimise maintenance outcomes.
• Review maintenance data and performance trends to identify opportunities for reliability improvements.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in maintenance planning, preferably for electrical plant and infrastructure.
• Trade-qualified or relevant background in mechanical, electrical, or related maintenance disciplines.
• Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS) and planning tools.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and planning skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Current Australian work rights.

Why Work With AMA?

At AMA, you’ll be part of a team passionate about delivering asset management excellence. We offer flexible engagement arrangements, including subcontracting options for those operating under their own ABN.