About this role

An opportunity is available for an experienced Project Planner & Scheduler to join a leading Western Australian energy generator supporting critical outage and maintenance programs at Pinjar Power Station.

This organisation plays a vital role in delivering reliable, sustainable energy across Western Australia, operating a diverse portfolio of power generation assets. This role will be instrumental in ensuring planned outages are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule.

Reporting to the Outage or Project Manager, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and optimising detailed outage schedules to support maintenance and capital works programs across gas-fired generation assets.

You will work closely with engineering, maintenance, operations and contractor teams to ensure effective planning, sequencing and resource coordination.

  • Develop and maintain integrated outage schedules using Primavera P6 (or equivalent)

  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and contractors to define scope, sequencing and durations

  • Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting on schedule performance

  • Identify critical path activities, risks and mitigation strategies

  • Support cost and resource forecasting aligned with outage milestones

  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and operational requirements

  • Contribute to post-outage reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Is this you?

  • Proven experience as a Project Planner/Scheduler within power generation, utilities, oil & gas, or heavy industry

  • Strong outage planning experience (highly regarded)

  • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software

  • Solid understanding of shutdown/outage coordination and brownfield environments

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

What we offer 

  • This role is based at Pinjar Powerstation north of Perth
  • 12 Month contract role
  • 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, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

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

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Darren Leavey

Closing: 29 March 2026

Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-265602

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Corporate recruiter

Darren Leavey

+61 7 3007 7629

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