Maintenance Planner

MAINTENANCE PLANNER - FIELD

Yancoal MTW is seeking a motivated and results driven Maintenance Planner to join the Field team on a permanent basis.

About the Business

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.

With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together. 

Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is an open cut mine that provides the opportunity to live and work locally. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both dragline and load haul systems for their continuous operations. The MTW Mine is the largest open cut operation in the region, employing approximately 1,450 people who reside in the local and surrounding communities.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

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. 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;
• Monitor and control maintenance expenditure through effective budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting;
• Interacting during execution events to continuously improve planning accuracy;
• Proactively engage in safety improvement initiatives and promote a strong safety culture;
• Ensure maintenance activities are delivered within approved budgets while maintaining equipment availability and reliability targets.

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 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 skills;
• 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

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• x10 RDO's per year
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance 
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

Applications close Wednesday 5 August 2026

Only shorlisted applicants will be contacted.

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