Electrical Planner

Fortescue Metals Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Planner to support the reliability of electrical assets. This role involves developing maintenance plans and collaborating with teams to maximize equipment availability. Candidates should have an electrical trade qualification and experience in maintenance planning. Join a dynamic team committed to operational excellence and safety.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in mining process plant maintenance.
• Proven experience in maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain weekly and shutdown maintenance plans.
• Manage and prioritise work orders for equipment availability.
• Monitor and report on work management KPIs.

Skills

Electrical trade qualification

Experience in maintenance planning

Strong understanding of electrical systems

Organizational skills

Proficient in MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Electrical trade qualification (Australian standard)

Tools

SAP or similar CMMS

MS Project

Job description

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Location: Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people.

Roster: 8D 6R FIFO ex Perth

Join Fortescue’s dynamic Maintenance Planning team and play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of fixed plant electrical assets across the Iron Bridge OPF. Reporting to the Senior Planner, this role provides essential planning and scheduling support to the Electrical Maintenance and Shutdown Execution teams, helping drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and safety outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed weekly and shutdown maintenance plans aligned with operational requirements.
• Manage and prioritise work orders to maximise equipment availability and ensure compliance with FMG business processes.
• Monitor and report on work management KPIs, ensuring timely execution and process adherence.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to deliver executable work orders and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate master data management, including BOM reviews, maintenance plans, and task list updates.
• Facilitate and/or lead planning meetings, providing coaching and guidance on work management processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Electrical trade qualification (Australian standard) with 3–5 years’ experience in mining process plant maintenance.
• Proven experience in maintenance planning and scheduling, ideally within SAP or similar CMMS.
• Strong understanding of fixed plant electrical systems and shutdown planning processes.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a focus on accuracy and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project planning tools (e.g., MS Project).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, fostering teamwork and collaboration.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.