SHUTDOWN PLANNER | TOWNSVILLE

Furnace Solutions; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Competitive salary

International projects

Career development

Zero Harm culture

Job summary

Furnace Solutions in Townsville seeks an experienced Shutdown Planner to develop detailed project plans, schedules and work packs for mechanical maintenance, shutdowns and demolition across mining and minerals processing.

You will coordinate with Operations, Estimating and site teams, interpret drawings, manage critical paths and ensure readiness for execution on Queensland projects with potential interstate/international work.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience planning major industrial shutdowns and maintenance projects.
• Proven ability to develop detailed schedules, work packs and resource plans.
• Strong understanding of mechanical maintenance, fixed plant and shutdown execution.
• Experience using scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and project scopes.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Sound computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel.
• Current Australian driver's licence.
• Ability to complete pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screening.
• Appropriate working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed shutdown schedules, execution plans and project work packs.
• Review scopes of work, technical drawings and project specifications.
• Identify critical path activities, milestones and constraints.
• Develop labour, equipment, tooling and material resource requirements.
• Coordinate project planning, procurement and mobilisation readiness.
• Support estimating, tender preparation and project cost development.
• Work closely with Supervisors and Project Managers to develop execution methodologies.
• Monitor progress, update schedules and support planning throughout execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and project delivery.
• Maintain communication with clients and project stakeholders.

Skills

Shutdown planning

Scheduling

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical trade or engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Furnace Solutions is a specialist contractor delivering maintenance, shutdown, demolition and project execution services to the mining and minerals processing industry. Operating across Australia and internationally, we are known for delivering complex works safely and efficiently in high-risk operational environments.

Our team combines practical site experience with strong project delivery capability, supporting clients across fixed plant maintenance, furnace shutdowns, mechanical installation and removal, refractory demolition, brownfields projects and time-critical execution works.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, reliability, innovation and \"doing what we say.\"

Furnace Solutions is seeking an experienced Shutdown Planner to join our Townsville team and support the delivery and continued growth of our Queensland operations.

The position is based in Townsville, with opportunities to support projects across Queensland, interstate and internationally.

About Furnace Solutions

Furnace Solutions is a specialist contractor delivering maintenance, shutdown, demolition and project execution services to the mining and minerals processing industry. Operating across Australia and internationally, we are known for delivering complex works safely and efficiently in high-risk operational environments.

Our team combines practical site experience with strong project delivery capability, supporting clients across fixed plant maintenance, furnace shutdowns, mechanical installation and removal, refractory demolition, brownfields projects and time-critical execution works.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, reliability, innovation and \"doing what we say.\"

Furnace Solutions is seeking an experienced Shutdown Planner to join our Townsville team and support the delivery and continued growth of our Queensland operations.

The position is based in Townsville, with opportunities to support projects across Queensland, interstate and internationally.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager Operations (QLD), the Shutdown Planner will be responsible for developing and coordinating detailed project plans, schedules, work packs and resource requirements to support the successful delivery of mechanical maintenance, demolition and shutdown projects.

This role is suited to an experienced Shutdown Planner with a strong technical background and proven experience planning complex maintenance shutdowns within mining, minerals processing or heavy industrial environments.

The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Estimating, Project Management and site teams to ensure projects are effectively planned, resourced and prepared for execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed shutdown schedules, execution plans and project work packs.

• Review scopes of work, technical drawings and project specifications.

• Identify critical path activities, project milestones and execution constraints.

• Develop labour, equipment, tooling and material resource requirements.

• Coordinate project planning, procurement and mobilisation readiness.

• Support estimating, tender preparation and project cost development.

• Work closely with Supervisors and Project Managers to develop practical execution methodologies.

• Monitor project progress, update schedules and support planning throughout execution.

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and project delivery.

• Maintain effective communication with clients and project stakeholders.

Mandatory Requirements

• Demonstrated experience planning major industrial shutdowns and maintenance projects.

• Proven ability to develop detailed schedules, work packs and resource plans.

• Strong understanding of mechanical maintenance, fixed plant and shutdown execution.

• Experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and project scopes.

• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Sound computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel.

• Current Australian driver's licence.

• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.

• Appropriate working rights in Australia.

Highly Regarded

• Mechanical trade or engineering qualification.

• Mining, minerals processing, smelting or heavy industrial experience.

• Experience planning complex, multi-discipline shutdowns.

• Fixed plant mechanical maintenance and industrial demolition experience.

• Experience with project estimating, budgeting and cost control.

• Strong understanding of resource-loaded schedules and critical path planning.

• Previous experience supporting shutdown execution in the field.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent employment within a growing specialist contractor.

• Competitive salary package based on experience.

• Exposure to complex maintenance, shutdown and demolition projects across Australia and internationally.

• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of Furnace Solutions' Queensland operations.

• Supportive and experienced Operations and Project Management team.

• Strong opportunities for professional development, career progression and increased responsibility.

• A workplace committed to Zero Harm, practical leadership and delivering on our commitments.

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