Maintenance Planner

Maintenance Planner

Yancoal MTW is seeking a motivated and results driven Maintenance Planner to join the team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, your focus will be to ensure the fleet is maintained in a safe, reliable and cost-effective way that enables the business to achieve performance targets.

About the Business

• Great team environment and culture
• Development opportunity at this growing operation
• Be based at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. 

Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is one of the largest open pit operations in the area. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both draglines and load haul systems as the current and preferred mining method. Our site operates continuously 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has a long and proud history, employing approximately 1350 people from local and surrounding communities, who are our most valuable asset. 

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Working closely with the engineering and maintenance execution team, this pivotal role is responsible for: •    Preparation and delivery of the weekly maintenance plan for equipment; •    Identifying and pro-actively initiating maintenance improvement opportunities; •    Providing technical support and advice to the operation;  •    Managing work order data and maintenance documentation; •    Controlling maintenance expenditure; •    Interacting during execution events to continuously improve planning accuracy; •    Proactively engage in safety improvement initiatives. 

Skills and Experience

The successful candidates will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and foster a ‘One Team’ culture. Along with promoting and driving the Yancoal values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. 

To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes:

•    Relevant trade/diploma qualifications with a mechanical or electrical focus; •    Demonstrated high level planning experience in a similar role within an Open Cut coal environment; •    Drive and focus on continuous improvement; •    High level of attention to detail;  •    Strong computer literacy; •    Experience in the use of SAP or any other CMMS is highly regarded; •    Well-developed written and verbal communication skill; •    Ability to work autonomously and within a large team environment; •    The ability to build rapport and maintain relationships is crucial to the role combined with your excellent multi-tasking skills, ability to prioritise and your practical approach.

Benefits

• We offer competitive remuneration packages for our roles
• A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants
• Subsidised corporate health insurance for you and your family
• Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications
• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period
• Multiple types of flexible work arrangements
• Access to financial advice from a leading bank
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary sacrifice options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

How to apply Yancoal is an equal opportunity employer and encourage those from diverse backgrounds to apply. If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications close Friday 24 March 2023.