Mechanical Maintenance Planner

Santos Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Gym facilities

Onsite GP services

Employee benefits

Job summary

Santos Ltd in Brisbane is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Planner to keep midstream and hydrocarbon facilities running safely and reliably. You will develop maintenance work scopes, plans and execution-ready packs, aligning with the Santos Management System and reliability strategies.

Reporting to the Planning and Scheduling Lead, you will manage two-week activity calendars, prioritise tasks by asset criticality, review requests, coordinate materials, and collaborate across Operations,

Qualifications

• Five or more years in maintenance activity planning.
• Experience with planning and scheduling processes and tools.
• Strong coordination with operations and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop execution-ready work orders and work packs covering technical, safety, resource, and logistics requirements.
• Maintain a two-week calendar of work activities by operational area.
• Plan and prioritise mechanical maintenance activities aligned with asset criticality, risk assessments, and operational requirements.
• Review work requests for completeness, scope, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate procurement and materials to support schedule compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Shutdowns, and Contractor Partners to optimise maintenance delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in planning processes and work management practices.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Logistics coordination

Oil & gas knowledge

Education

Trade Certificate or tertiary qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation

Tools

SAP ERP

Prometheus

Job description

Description & Requirements

Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one.

At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you.

As a global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.

To make it happen, we work as One Team and ask ourselves, “How can we?” (Even when others say, “We can’t.”)

We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists. And as we strive to achieve our Vision2040, we’ve got our sights set on a culture that is focussed and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy.

The difference isn’t just thinking big – it’s delivering on it too.

As part of the team, you’ll tackle one of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.

What You'll Do

Join our Reliability and Maintenance team in Brisbane as a Mechanical Maintenance Planner, where you will play a key role in keeping our Midstream and Hydrocarbon Facilities running safely and reliably.

Reporting to the Planning and Scheduling Lead within Midstream and Energy Solutions, you will develop and manage mechanical maintenance work scopes, plans, and execution-ready work packs. You will ensure all activities align with the Santos Management System, maintenance and reliability strategies, and EHS standards — supporting safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations across our assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop execution-ready work orders and work packs covering all technical, safety, resource, and logistics requirements.
• Maintain a two-week calendar of work activities by operational area.
• Plan and prioritise mechanical maintenance activities aligned with asset criticality, risk assessments, and operational requirements.
• Review work requests for completeness, scope, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate procurement and materials to support schedule compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Shutdowns, and Contractor Partners to optimise maintenance delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in planning processes and work management practices.

Essential

• Knowledge of planning and scheduling processes, tools, and/or logistics coordination.
• Broad oil and gas background with significant operational and engineering experience.
• Five or more years in maintenance activity planning.

Desirable

• Trade Certificate or Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation (preferred but not mandatory).
• Experience in SAP ERP and Prometheus.

What You’ll Get

Here, you’ll be amongst high‑calibre people and get to work on industry‑leading projects. We don’t shy away from solving tough problems at pace. We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow.

At Santos, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated. Join us, and you’ll play a role in this too.

Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance. In Brisbane this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee benefits.

What You’re Part Of

Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose – to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.

And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us – together.

Eligibility

A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB 13 November 2026.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our ongoing success.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.

Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.