Operations Planning Professionals

Capital Asset Services; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading asset management company in Western Australia is seeking a Director to lead operations and planning initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, particularly in data analysis and planning within the mining sector. Responsibilities include developing actionable plans from raw data, analyzing production metrics, and liaising with various stakeholders to optimize operations. This is a hands-on role, requiring familiarity with bulk materials handling practices, and a proactive approach to adapting plans. Competitive contract terms offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with Excel pivot tables and Gantt-style schedules.
• Ability to turn operational data into actionable plans.
• Familiarity with operational and maintenance interface.
• Experience adapting plans based on variable factors.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Excel for planning and analysis.
• Develop short-term and medium-term operational plans.
• Analyze and communicate production metrics.
• Adapt plans based on operational conditions.

Skills

Excel planning and data analysis

Understanding of operational interactions

Analytical skills

Communication with stakeholders

Experience with bulk solids and liquids movement

Tools

VBA / Excel macros

Automated reporting tools

Job description

Director @ Capital Asset Services | Project Management, Asset Management, Operational Readiness

Capital Asset Services is looking to connect with experienced operations / planning professionals with strong Excel-based planning and data analysis capability, ideally from mining, bulk materials handling, or heavy industrial environments.

This is a hands‑on planning role, suited to someone who understands how plans interact with operations on the ground.

Key Responsibilities and Experience

• Using Excel as a primary planning tool (pivot tables, analysis, Gantt-style schedules)
• Turning raw operational data into practical short‑term and medium‑term plans
• Analyzing production, quality, and throughput metrics and explaining impacts to stakeholders
• Experience with bulk solids and liquids movement, including:
  • Pumped systems, transfer lines, and flow constraints
  • Dewatering, raw water, process water, or brine‑type systems
  • Understanding how flow rates, capacities, and downtime affect production outcomes
• Familiarity with interfaces between operations, maintenance, and contractors
• Adapting plans around shutdowns, weather, manning, equipment availability, and competing priorities
• Ability to discuss issues constructively with haulage, operations, port or export interfaces

Experience with VBA / Excel macros or automated reporting tools is highly regarded.

Contact

Email: [e-mail]

Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Mining