Introduction

We are looking for a Maintenance Planner to join our client, a tier one mining business with operations across the WA Pilbara region. In this role you will play a key role in creating and managing executable work orders aligned to asset strategies, maintenance plans, and business goals. You'll collaborate with multiple teams, optimise resource planning, monitor costs, and help drive the reliability and performance of critical assets across the operation.

About this role

As part of the Maintenance Planning & Engineering team, you'll create and manage work orders, support shutdown planning for fixed plant equipment, optimise resources, review asset condition, and monitor cost performance.

This is an 5:2/4:3 roster position, on a 6 month contract.

Review and prioritise approved maintenance notifications and provide feedback to originators.
Estimate labour, equipment downtime, and resource requirements for non-urgent work.
Plan detailed work orders and coordinate specialised external contractors when required.
Analyse maintenance history and ensure accurate data updates for damage and failure causes.
Initiate warranty and repairable/rotable processes for corrective maintenance tasks.
Review upcoming work against asset criticality, safety, statutory and project requirements.
Identify and resolve scope conflicts, adjusting downtime and schedules as necessary.
Monitor planned vs actual costs, support budget forecasting, and escalate major variances.

Is this you?

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field
Experience in maintenance planning and scheduling
Experience in power station maintenance or a similar industry
Knowledge of maintenance management systems such as SAP
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Willingness to work in a remote mine site on an 5:2/4:3 roster
You must be located in Australia and have current right to work to be considered for this role
You must have a full manual driving licence to be considered

What we offer

$90-96 per hour + super
Salary sacrificing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button or send your CV to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net.

Do you have questions?

Michael Shirley

contact via tel.+61 8 9429 5640

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