Senior Planner Long Term Field Maintenance

Whitehaven Coal is a leading producer of premium-quality coal, renowned for its commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. We are driven by our core values, represented by STRIVE – Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value Creation, and Excellence. Join our dedicated team and contribute to our mission of delivering safe, efficient, and responsible mining.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Planner - Long Term Field Maintenance to join our team. This role is essential to our mission, as it ensures long-term, efficient planning for field maintenance operations, equipment reliability, and resource optimization. The Senior Planner will develop, implement, and continuously improve long-term maintenance strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve Whitehaven’s operational goals.  This position can be offered in Brisbane or Newcastle. 

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Maintenance Planning: Develop and manage long-term maintenance plans, focusing on maximizing equipment uptime, reliability, and life expectancy.
• Collaborative Team Leadership: Work closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to ensure alignment and effective communication of long-term maintenance schedules.
• Resource Optimization: Coordinate and secure necessary resources, including parts, tools, and labor, to achieve seamless execution of maintenance plans.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize maintenance software and data analysis to monitor equipment performance, identify trends, and adjust plans as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to improve maintenance processes, reduce downtime, and enhance safety and environmental performance.
• Safety Leadership: Uphold and promote Whitehaven Coal’s core safety standards, ensuring that all maintenance planning activities are conducted with a strong focus on risk management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education & Experience: A minimum of 5+ years in a maintenance planning role within the mining, heavy industry, or similar environment, with proven expertise in long-term planning.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in maintenance planning software (e.g., SAP, Pronto) and strong analytical skills for data interpretation and decision-making.
• Communication & Teamwork: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Safety-Oriented Mindset: Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, including knowledge of relevant industry regulations and safety protocols.