Mining Maintenance Planner - FIFO (8:6) & Permanent

CTS People; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanics Recruitment is partnering with a WA-based mechanical services provider to recruit an experienced Maintenance Planner for the Rio Tinto Garli Project.

You’ll plan and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance across diesel vehicles, plant and equipment, working with workshop and production teams to minimise downtime and keep operations running smoothly. This is a long-term, permanent Brisbane-based role on a full-time 8:6 roster.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a maintenance planning or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical maintenance principles.
• Solid experience using CMMS systems (SAP, Pronto etc.).
• Good communicator who can work with trades, supervisors and vendors.
• Can prioritise, solve problems and keep multiple tasks moving.
• Understanding of WHS and maintenance compliance.
• Relevant qualification in engineering, maintenance or a mechanical/electrical trade.
• C Class drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage preventative and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Work with the maintenance team, contractors and suppliers to get jobs done on time.
• Keep maintenance records, work orders and asset registers up to date.
• Analyse performance data and spot areas for improvement.
• Help with parts, tooling and procurement.
• Liaise with production to plan maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Support safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

WH&S knowledge

Education

Engineering/maintenance qualification or mechanical/electrical trade

Tools

SAP

Pronto

Job description

Mechanics Recruitment is partnering with a WA-based mechanical services provider to recruit an experienced Maintenance Planner for the Rio Tinto Garli Project.

You’ll plan and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance across diesel vehicles, plant and equipment, working with workshop and production teams to minimise downtime and keep operations running smoothly. This is a long-term, permanent Brisbane-based role on a full-time 8:6 roster.