Maintenance Planner

Peabody Energy Corporation; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight roster (Mon-Fri)

Relocation assistance available

Modern accommodation village

Onsite gym and wellbeing facilities

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Peabody Centurion Mine is seeking a Maintenance Planner to join the Engineering & Maintenance team at Centurion Mine, located ~160 km west of Mackay.

You will coordinate and plan maintenance activities across the underground operation, aiming to maximise equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency while supporting safe, productive outcomes on site.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified maintenance professional with mining exposure.
• Experience in maintenance planning and execution methodologies.
• Experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems.
• Strong analytical skills for reliability and performance trends.
• Knowledge of risk management, permits, JSEAs and site safety systems.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative across multidisciplinary teams with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, issue and maintain maintenance schedules for underground equipment and project activities.
• Coordinate maintenance requirements with production teams to ensure efficient execution of work.
• Convert asset management plans, inspections, defect reports and service findings into executable work orders.
• Manage maintenance backlogs, identify scheduling constraints and address potential risks.
• Monitor maintenance compliance and performance, providing weekly reporting and recommendations.
• Raise purchase orders for maintenance services and equipment components.
• Manage the work order lifecycle, ensuring SAP data quality and timely close-out.
• Liaise with operational leaders, contractors and maintenance personnel to optimise resources.
• Support equipment reliability initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide weekly maintenance schedules and supporting documentation to stakeholders.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Trade Qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Centurion is more than a mine, it’s a mission.

Owned and operated by Peabody Energy, Centurion is a flagship operation in the Australian coal sector. We are a team united by a pursuit of excellence and a determination to make a lasting mark. By investing in the best people and world-class equipment, we are setting the highest safety and production standards in the industry.

At Peabody, we take pride in producing the premium metallurgical coal essential for the world’s steelmaking and infrastructure. We are committed to reviving this world-class operation, with longwall coal production commenced in 2026. With over a 25-year-plus mine life, Centurion is positioned to lead the future of underground coal mining through safety, innovation and operational excellence.

The Opportunity

Peabody is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to join our Engineering & Maintenance team at Centurion Mine, located approximately 160 kilometres west of Mackay.

Reporting to the Manager Engineering & Maintenance, you will play a critical role in coordinating and planning maintenance activities across the underground operation. Your focus will be on maximising equipment reliability, improving maintenance efficiency, and supporting safe and productive outcomes across site.

Your Impact

• Develop, issue and maintain maintenance schedules for underground equipment and project activities.
• Coordinate maintenance requirements with production teams to ensure efficient and effective execution of work.
• Convert asset management plans, inspections, defect reports and service findings into executable work orders.
• Manage maintenance backlogs, identify scheduling constraints and proactively address potential risks.
• Monitor maintenance compliance and performance, providing weekly reporting and recommendations.
• Raise purchase orders for maintenance services and equipment components.
• Manage the work order lifecycle, ensuring accurate SAP data and timely close-out of completed work.
• Liaise with operational leaders, contractors and maintenance personnel to optimise resource allocation.
• Support equipment reliability initiatives and continuous improvement activities across the operation.
• Provide weekly maintenance schedules and supporting documentation to operational stakeholders.

About You

You are a trade-qualified maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced mining environment and understands the importance of effective planning in achieving operational success.

• Mechanical or Electrical Trade Qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in a Maintenance Planner or similar role within mining, heavy industry or resources.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning and execution methodologies.
• Previous experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems.
• Ability to analyse equipment reliability and maintenance performance trends.
• Sound knowledge of risk management processes, permits, JSEAs and site safety systems.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• High level of computer literacy and attention to detail.

What’s on Offer

• 9-day fortnight roster (Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday).
• Flexible residential (Moranbah), DIDO or FIFO from Brisbane arrangements.
• Domestic relocation assistance available in accordance with company policy.
• Modern accommodation village with premium facilities and meals.
• Onsite gym, fitness facilities and group fitness classes.
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing support.
• Novated leasing options and WHEREFIT lifestyle benefits.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Ongoing learning, career development and advancement opportunities.
• Long-term career stability with a world-class operation and significant mine life.

About Peabody

Peabody is a leading coal producer, employing approximately 5,300 people across operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 18 countries. Our commitment to sustainability shapes our future and underpins everything we do.

We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful work environment and invest in the growth and development of our people. Safety is our first value, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are recognised, supported and empowered to succeed.

Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.