Maintenance Planner / Scheduler

Vopak; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Novated Leasing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Social & Team culture

Job summary

Vopak Terminals Australia is seeking a proactive Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to own planning, reliability, and maintenance scheduling for the Darwin terminal. You will translate engineering strategy into actionable work packs and coordinate across Operations and Ports.

The role requires experience in high-hazard environments, familiarity with API standards, CMMS/ME2, spares planning, and leadership in the field. You’ll drive asset uptime and safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and scheduling maintenance for industrial plants.
• t requires strong organizational skills and risk awareness.
• Knowledge of API 653/510/570 and Australian standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build comprehensive work packs, develop task risk assessments, prioritize backlogs and schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Lead asset reliability initiatives including RCA, condition monitoring, and inspections aligned with standards.

Skills

Asset planning

Maintenance scheduling

Reliability engineering

Field leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS/ME2

FMEA

Condition monitoring

ERP (SAP)

Job description

Position: Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Location: Darwin – East Arms

Job Family: Engineering & Maintenance

Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler, you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.

Your Mission

Vopak is seeking ready to take the driver’s seat of asset integrity and maintenance operations at a world-class terminal? Vopak Terminals Australia is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Maintenance Planner / Scheduler to take end-to-end ownership of planning, reliability, and maintenance scheduling for our Darwin Terminal.

If you are an engineer who thrives in high-hazard industrial environments, loves turning complex workflows into seamless execution plans, and is hungry to make a tangible impact on safety, asset uptime, and operational innovation—this is your launchpad.

What will you be doing?

As the primary nerve centre for our Darwin assets, you will bridge the gap between engineering strategy and field execution:

• Flawless Execution Planning: Build comprehensive work packs, develop task risk assessments, prioritize backlogs, and coordinate with Operations and Darwin Ports to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.

• Asset Reliability & Integrity: Spearhead FMEA, root cause analyses, condition monitoring, and inspections aligned with API (653, 510, 570) and Australian Standards to push asset lifecycles to their full potential.
• Contractor & Field Leadership: Manage vendor relationships, chair contractor performance reviews, review SWMS/safe work procedures, and step up to supervise in the field when the team needs leadership.
• Spares & Supply Chain Savvy: Keep the Darwin warehouse running like clockwork—managing critical spares registers, long-lead components, and procurement alignment to guarantee zero operational downtime.
• Data & Digital Systems: Champion our CMMS / ME2 systems, tracking work orders, manhours, budgets, and reliability KPIs across automation and digitization.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A market-aligned salary package reflecting your experience, paired with a performance-driven bonus structure.
• Growth & Development opportunities to advance your career and continuously build your expertise.
• Hybrid work arrangements tailored to your role, supporting high performance and balance.
• A collaborative with supportive, high-energy workplace where initiative is championed and you have true ownership over your work.
• Financial Flexibility access to Novated Leasing packages to maximize your take-home value.
• Health & Wellbeing full access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
• Social&Team Culture a truly innovative and fun environment featuring regular team lunches, a highly collaborative atmosphere, and social milestone celebrations.

Want to know more about our great work culture? Follow us or check out our stories on LinkedIn.

Does this sound like you?

• Global Footprint, Local Ownership: You thrive working in an environment backed by an international terminal leader while having full visibility and voice across our Australian operations.
• Real Operational Impact: You won’t just be filling out spreadsheets—you will directly shape asset longevity, risk reduction, and site safety culture.
• Innovation & Ambition: Lead initiatives in condition monitoring, predictive tech, and sustainability.
• Growth & Leadership: A springboard for career development across engineering, reliability, and career growth.

What energy will you bring?

We’d love to meet you!

Together, we help the world flow forward. At Vopak, we foster an inclusive workplace where you are empowered to bring your best self to work. Guided by trust, a spirit of collaboration, and the courage to lead change, we create an environment where everyone truly belongs.

Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different, and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. That's why we are curious about who you are!