Introduction

A leading resource-sector operator is seeking an experienced Shutdown Electrical Planner to support the successful planning and execution of electrical shutdown activities across a large-scale mining operation.This role is ideal for a planner with a strong background in electrical maintenance shutdowns, SAP work management processes, and stakeholder coordination in a mining, resources, or heavy industrial environment.

What are you going to do

Working closely with maintenance, operations, contractors, and site teams, you will be responsible for developing detailed shutdown work plans and ensuring all activities are safely executed to schedule.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed shutdown work packs and execution plans
  • Create and manage shutdown schedules and resource plans
  • Plan electrical maintenance activities in SAP
  • Manage work orders, notifications, task lists, and job plans
  • Coordinate materials, parts, tooling, and contractor requirements
  • Liaise with operations, maintenance, engineering, and site stakeholders
  • Monitor shutdown readiness and address planning gaps
  • Ensure all work complies with site safety standards and shutdown deadlines

Essential skills and knowledge 

Essential

  • Experience planning electrical shutdowns within mining, resources, processing, oil & gas, power generation, or heavy industrial environments
  • Strong SAP experience, including:
    • Work orders
    • Notifications
    • Job plans
    • Maintenance planning
  • Materials coordination
  • Ability to develop comprehensive work packs and shutdown schedules
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational capability
  • Commitment to safety and operational excellence

Desirable:

  • Trade or technical qualification in Electrical or related discipline
  • Previous FIFO site-based shutdown planning experience
  • Experience with large-scale fixed plant maintenance shutdowns

What we offer

  • Tier one mining business
  • 6 month ongoing contract
  • 8:6 roster
  • 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.

Click the link to apply or email your CV direct to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net

Closing: November 06, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-304237

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