Maintenance Planner - Tarrawonga

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

 
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About The Role
Based at Tarrawonga Mine on a 9 Day Fortnight, the Maintenance Planner ensures that preventative maintenance master data is maintained and all corrective maintenance activities for the planner specific area (work group) are appropriately planned (resources, parts, equipment, tooling) so that the work progresses on weekly schedule in a safe, efficient and repeatable manner.

The successful applicant for the position will either reside in the Gunnedah region or be willing to relocate. Relocation Packages and Temporary Camp Accommodation available. 

What You’ll Do 

• Review and maintain maintenance master date for 5-year Asset Strategy of respective work group | Prepare a rolling plan including all work orders from routine maintenance, major overhauls & shut down maintenance work for respective work group and issue a weekly plan to the scheduler.
• Create and maintain work orders and requisitions (materials and services) in CMMS. Confirm that parts and labour are available prior to releasing work orders to qualify job as “planned”.  Develop and maintain PM schedules.
• Order parts/services, obtain quotes, create specifications as required to ensure quality assurance, and allow for future warranty considerations.  Liaise with Supply to expedite external parts and contractor labour suppliers, where necessary.
• Comply with the Health and Safety Management System and Plans, legislative requirements, and safety instructions and directions, contributing to the company goal of “zero harm”.
• Be committed to your own self-development by accepting coaching from leaders and peers, attending relevant training and seeking to improve work-relevant knowledge and participating in regular performance reviews

What You’ll Bring 

• Tertiary Mechanical or Electrical Trade Certificate (as relevant).
• Minimum of five (5) years in the mining or heavy industry or processing plant with strong working knowledge of Maintenance Planning and CMMS.
• Minimum of four (4) years practical planning experience in a maintenance environment, preferably in mining industry.
• Current Unencumbered New South Wales “C” Class Drivers Licence.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation with excellent presentation and reporting skills | Proficient in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Project, PowerPoint and Word.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• $1,000 Company Shares 
• $4,000 Referral Bonus
• Retail Discounts via Whitehaven Connects
• Relocation Packages Available
• 5wks Paid Annual Leave
• 26wks Paid Primary Care Giver Parental Leave
• 2wks Secondary Care Giver Parental Leave
• Employee Recognition Rewards (STRIVE Awards)

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
 

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