Planner - Maintenance

Glencore International AG; Mount Isa City; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base + Remote Allowance

Relocation assistance (up to 12 weeks)

Professional development & education

Glencore Rewards

Job summary

Mount Isa Mines, part of Glencore, invites applications for a Planner-Maintenance based in Mount Isa, Queensland. The role focuses on developing and coordinating maintenance plans to maximise asset reliability and equipment availability, working with supervision to deliver weekly schedules, scheduling activities and securing resources.

You will operate with a 5/2/4/3 roster on 9-hour shifts, utilise SAP CMMS for maintenance execution, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance planning and scheduling within mining or heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of maintenance work management and weekly schedules.
• Proven ability to coordinate resources and sustain equipment availability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly schedules through SAP for maintenance execution departments.
• Procure resources, parts and materials to support scheduled work.
• Champion the Maintenance Work Management process and mentor team members.
• Support supervisors to achieve KPI targets and maintain compliance.
• Ensure SAP maintenance records are retained per standards.

Skills

Maintenance planning

SAP CMMS

Microsoft Excel

Team mentoring

Education

Trade Certificate (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Planner-Maintenance
Queensland Metallurgical Operations, Maintenance Department
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref No. 103035

Mount Isa Mines is currently advertising for a Planner-Maintenance. This role will see you become an integral part of team, living and working residentially with a working roster of 5/2/ 4/3 - 9-hour shift. This exciting opportunity will see you carry out plant maintenance planning with a focus on short term delivery. You will work with maintenance teams and supervisors to deliver effective maintenance plans, focusing on continuous improvements which adhere to compliance, regulatory, statutory, and legislative requirements.

Mount Isa Mines

Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes. Comprising of underground mining, mineral processing and smelting operations, power generation, and support and administrative services, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society.

Benefits:

• Base + Remote Allowance + 13% superannuation contributions.
• Paid relocation inclusive of up to 12 weeks furnished transit accommodation.
• Benefits program including discounts with Health Insurance providers, online and in-store discounts through
• Glencore Rewards, salary sacrificing vehicles, Employee Referral Program and Recognition and Reward programs.
• Comprehensive professional development opportunities with Professional External Education Assistance, leadership development programs, ambassador Programs and more; and unrivalled career opportunities.

The Role

Reporting to the Lead Planner - Zinc Lead Concentrator, you will play a key role in developing and coordinating maintenance plans that optimise asset reliability, equipment performance, and operational efficiency across the site. Working closely with maintenance supervisors and execution teams, you will be responsible for planning and scheduling maintenance activities, coordinating resources and materials, and ensuring work management processes are executed effectively. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, support business performance targets, and uphold compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and safety requirements within a large-scale mining environment.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Delivery of weekly schedules through SAP for maintenance execution departments
• Procurement of resources, parts and materials, ensuring availability for all scheduled work
• Championing Maintenance Work Management process and mentoring team members
• Supporting supervisors and management team to achieve KPI targets
• Custodian of SAP ensuring all maintenance records are retained as per standards

Required Experience

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience in maintenance planning and scheduling within a mining, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or similar asset-intensive environment. You will have a solid understanding of maintenance work management principles, including the development of weekly maintenance schedules, resource coordination, and work prioritisation to maximise equipment availability and reliability. Experience using SAP or a comparable Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with operational and maintenance teams to achieve business objectives. A sound understanding of mining legislation, compliance requirements, and a strong commitment to workplace health and safety will be highly regarded.

Required Qualifications:

• Trade Certificate, Mechanical/Electrical Trade Qualification, or Asset Management qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning and scheduling using SAP or a similar CMMS platform.
• Strong understanding of mining legislation, statutory compliance requirements, and maintenance work management processes.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Project, with the ability to analyse and manage maintenance data effectively.

At Glencore, our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to creating a workplace where our values guide everything we do. Safety is our first priority - we never compromise on it. We act with Integrity, choosing to do what's right even when it's challenging. We take Responsibility for our actions and strive to make a positive impact. Through Openness, we communicate honestly and encourage meaningful dialogue. We embrace Simplicity, focusing on what truly matters and avoiding unnecessary complexity. And with Entrepreneurialism, we welcome new ideas and continuously seek better, safer and more efficient ways of working.

Applications Close: 1st of October 2026