Maintenance Planner

MacKellar Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation, meals and PPE supplied

Salary sacrifice options

DIDO or BIBO options

Job summary

MacKellar Group is recruiting an experienced Maintenance Planner to join our maintenance team at Middlemount Mine. This permanent role focuses on planning and coordinating maintenance for a large heavy mining fleet, ensuring safety and efficiency in line with operations.

The successful candidate will manage weekly schedules, work with CMMS/ERP processes, and collaborate with supervisors and trades to maximise equipment availability.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification or degree in mechanical engineering with mining experience.
• Previous maintenance planner experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Experience using CMMS/ERP maintenance management systems.
• Strong MS Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
• Current Queensland Coal Board Medical and Standard 11 (or willingness to obtain).
• Current Queensland Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance for heavy mining equipment.
• Develop accurate weekly maintenance schedules aligned with operations and resources.
• Manage day-to-day and long-term maintenance planning to meet production targets.
• Ensure compliance with MacKellar CMMS/ERP work management processes.
• Monitor maintenance performance and ensure work completes within timeframes and budgets.
• Collaborate with supervisors, tradespeople and operations to maximise equipment availability.

Skills

Maintenance planning

CMMS/ERP usage

MS Excel

MS Word & Outlook

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS/ERP systems

Job description

With over 50 years of experience in mining and civil earthmoving, MacKellar is a trusted name in the resources sector, delivering equipment and maintenance solutions across some of Australia's leading mining operations.

As part of our long-standing partnership at Middlemount Mine, we're seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to join our maintenance team. This permanent opportunity offers long-term stability, a supportive team environment and the chance to play a key role in keeping our heavy mining fleet operating safely and efficiently.

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• 8/6 roster - day shift only
• DIDO or BIBO options available
• Accommodation, meals and PPE supplied
• Competitive salary package
• Long-term project with established workshop facilities
• Salary sacrifice options
• Join a respected contractor with a strong safety culture and commitment to career development

With over 50 years of experience in mining and civil earthmoving, MacKellar is a trusted name in the resources sector, delivering equipment and maintenance solutions across some of Australia's leading mining operations.

As part of our long-standing partnership at Middlemount Mine, we're seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to join our maintenance team. This permanent opportunity offers long-term stability, a supportive team environment and the chance to play a key role in keeping our heavy mining fleet operating safely and efficiently.

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• 8/6 roster - day shift only
• DIDO or BIBO options available
• Accommodation, meals and PPE supplied
• Competitive salary package
• Long-term project with established workshop facilities
• Salary sacrifice options
• Join a respected contractor with a strong safety culture and commitment to career development

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you'll be responsible for planning and coordinating maintenance activities across a large fleet of heavy mining equipment, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with operational requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and scheduling preventative and corrective maintenance activities for heavy mining equipment
• Developing accurate weekly maintenance schedules that align with operational priorities and available resources
• Managing day-to-day and long-term maintenance planning to meet production and maintenance objectives
• Ensuring compliance with MacKellar's CMMS/ERP work management processes
• Monitoring planned maintenance performance and ensuring work is completed within agreed timeframes and budgets
• Working closely with supervisors, tradespeople and operations to maximise equipment availability and reliability

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• A Mechanical Trade qualification or a degree in Mechanical Engineering with relevant post-trade mining experience
• Previous experience in a Maintenance Planner or similar maintenance planning role within mining or heavy industry
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning principles and heavy mobile equipment
• Experience using CMMS/ERP maintenance management systems
• Well-developed Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• A current Queensland Coal Board Medical (or willingness to obtain)
• Standard 11 (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Queensland Driver Licence

At MacKellar, we value safety, teamwork and continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and encouraged to succeed.
Only applicants with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted.