Maintenance Planner & Scheduler – Asset Integrity Lead

Vopak Terminal Durban (Pty); Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-aligned salary package

Performance bonus structure

Hybrid work arrangements

Novated Leasing options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Team lunches & social culture

Job summary

Vopak Terminals Australia is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to own planning, reliability, and maintenance scheduling for our Darwin terminal. You will lead end-to-end planning activities, coordinate with Operations and port authorities, and drive asset integrity initiatives.

The role emphasizes CMMS optimization (ME2), API standards compliance (653, 510, 570), and strong vendor management. A hybrid work arrangement supports high performance and balance.

Qualifications

• End-to-end ownership of planning, reliability, and maintenance scheduling.
• Knowledge of API 653, 510, 570 and Australian Standards.
• Vendor management and procurement alignment.
• Ability to supervise in the field when needed.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Asset Reliability

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Contractor Management

CMMS management

Tools

CMMS/ME2

Job description

Vopak Terminals Australia is seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to own planning, reliability, and maintenance scheduling for our Darwin terminal. You will lead end-to-end planning activities, coordinate with Operations and port authorities, and drive asset integrity initiatives.

The role emphasizes CMMS optimization (ME2), API standards compliance (653, 510, 570), and strong vendor management. A hybrid work arrangement supports high performance and balance.