Short Term Planner - Major

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Posted on:  18th May 2026

Emeco is seeking an expression of interest for a Shutdown Planner to support the Short-Term Majors Planning function within our Perth-based team in Osborne Park. This office-based role focuses on developing and delivering short-term shutdown plans for major assets, working closely with key stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and well-prepared shutdown execution across the fleet.

What's in for you

  • Monday to Friday roster with fortnightly pay

  • Modern, office-based role in Osborne Park, located 800m from Glendalough Train Station

  • Work on major mining assets and large-scale shutdowns

  • Join a national planning function with strong support from a Central Planning Hub

  • Opportunity to directly influence asset reliability, strategy and performance

About the Role

As the Shutdown Planner, you’ll be responsible for producing high-quality short-term shutdown plans for Emeco’s major assets. You’ll take the approved long-term plan and convert it into executable shutdown scopes that maximise asset value while meeting budget, schedule and resourcing constraints.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and manage short-term asset shutdown plans through to execution

  • Coordinate pre-shutdown inspections and define accurate scopes of work

  • Build and manage shutdown scopes covering component change-outs, defects and strategic work

  • Coordinate labour, resources, parts and BOMs to ensure shutdown readiness

  • Ensure shutdown scopes are accurately costed and aligned to approved CAPEX and OPEX budgets

  • Submit plans for Central Planning Hub approval and maintain schedule alignment

  • Lead post-maintenance reviews to capture learnings and drive continuous improvement

What you’ll bring

  • Mechanical trade qualification (HME) or degree in planning/management (preferred)

  • Valid driver’s licence

  • Proven experience maintaining heavy mobile earthmoving equipment (CAT, Hitachi, Komatsu)

  • Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning and scheduling

  • Strong understanding of mining operations and equipment productivity

  • Experience using CMMS systems (AMT preferred) and Microsoft Office

  • Solid communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines

  • Previous experience in a similar shutdown or short-term planning role

If you’re an experienced planner seeking a Perth-based, office role where you can influence major shutdown outcomes and asset strategy while enjoying a balanced roster, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join Emeco’s major asset planning team.

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