Maintenance Planner - Fixed Plant | FIFO from Perth

Chandler Macleod; Newman; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Superannuation paid on hours worked

Consistent roster

Opportunity with Rio Tinto

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is partnered with Rio Tinto to place an experienced Planner at Hope Downs. The role focuses on maintenance planning, scheduling and coordination on fixed plant assets, with a 3 month contract on site from Perth.

You’ll plan shutdowns, release work orders in SAP, prepare packs and drive safe, reliable outcomes with a safety-focused team. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in mining maintenance planning, strong SAP/Excel skills and a current C-class driver's license.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in maintenance planning or scheduling within the mining industry desirable.
• Experience planning maintenance activities for Fixed Plant assets.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan and release maintenance work orders using SAP.
• Develop detailed maintenance plans, including labour, materials and tooling.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance across fixed plant assets.
• Prepare work packs and ensure jobs are ready for execution.
• Support maintenance scheduling to maximise asset reliability.
• Plan for shutdowns and weekly maintenance including resources.
• Review completed work and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.

Skills

Maintenance planning

SAP

Excel

Driver's license

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SAP Concur

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chandler Macleod is partnered with Rio Tinto to place an experienced Planner at Hope Downs. The role focuses on maintenance planning, scheduling and coordination on fixed plant assets, with a 3 month contract on site from Perth.

You’ll plan shutdowns, release work orders in SAP, prepare packs and drive safe, reliable outcomes with a safety-focused team. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in mining maintenance planning, strong SAP/Excel skills and a current C-class driver's license.