Long Term Planner | Field | Daunia

Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate four mines in NSW and we’re excited to grow our QLD operations via the announced acquisition of 100% of BMA’s Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.

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.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Long Term Maintenance Planner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and coordinating maintenance plans that ensure our equipment operates at peak performance, supporting long-term production goals and minimizing downtime. This position is integral to our mission, requiring close collaboration with cross-functional teams to align maintenance activities with Whitehaven’s operational objectives and can be based in Brisbane or Newcastle

Key Responsibilities

• Long-Term Planner Field: Develop and maintain comprehensive maintenance plans to enhance equipment reliability and availability.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and supply teams to schedule resources effectively and minimize operational interruptions.
• Performance Monitoring: Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, develop forecasts, and make adjustments to maintenance plans accordingly.
• Resource Management: Ensure all necessary resources, including parts, tools, and labor, are planned and available to meet maintenance schedules.
• Continuous Improvement: Work proactively to identify and implement improvements in maintenance processes and strategies.
• Safety Leadership: Uphold and promote Whitehaven Coal’s safety standards, ensuring all planning activities prioritize workplace safety.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience & Knowledge: Minimum of 3+ years in maintenance planning or a similar role, preferably within mining or heavy industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in maintenance planning software (e.g., SAP, Pronto) and strong analytical skills for data-driven planning.
• Organizational Abilities: Strong organizational skills with a detail-oriented approach to scheduling and resource coordination.
• Communication & Teamwork: Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a team and across departments.
• Safety Focus: A solid understanding of industry safety protocols and a commitment to promoting a safe work environment.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Career Development: Grow within a forward-thinking company that values professional development and continuous learning.
• Inclusive Culture: Work in a supportive environment that emphasizes respect, teamwork, and integrity.
• Safety Commitment: Join an organization that prioritizes safety in all aspects of work.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Full Relocation Packages | 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
• $4k for successful employee referrals
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

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.

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.