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About the role
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to join the Thiess maintenance crew at Pembroke Resource's Olive Downs Complex.
Pembroke Resource's Olive Downs Complex is a greenfield project located 40 kilometres south-east of Moranbah which commenced mining operations in mid-2023. Thiess has been awarded a five-year contract to deliver full service mining operations, including mine planning overburden removal, drill and blast, load and haul (Autonomous), water management and rehabilitation as well as construction of the mine infrastructure.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a new workforce that is focused on developing a strong performance and safety culture and a culture that values everyone's contribution equally. You will thrive on meeting all goals and challenges, and act with fairness and integrity in all that you do.
Working an 8/6-day shift roster and reporting to the Maintenance Planning Superintendent, your duties will include:
- Planning the scheduled servicing, maintenance and repairs of the Truck, Dozer & Ancillary fleets ensuring compliance with all safety and statutory requirements
- Maintaining and utilising the Maintenance Management System to generate planned maintenance and major component repair cost budgets
- Liaising with internal and external suppliers to ensure that all parts and materials required to effect repairs/services are available at the scheduled times
- Monitoring and maintaining the known work list Defect Reporting System and the on-site Condition Analysis Systems to ensure information is used to update the maintenance and service schedules
- Minimising plant costs through continually investigating alternative suppliers for competitive pricing
- Responsibility for the short and medium-term maintenance scheduling and planning for our plant and equipment to maximise fleet availability and optimise the productivity of the operation
- Relevant Trade or Tertiary Qualifications
- Plant management experience and detailed knowledge of maintenance on a large-scale plant preferably within the mining sector
- Proven knowledge of heavy earthmoving plant
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining Caterpillar, Liebherr, Sandvik or Hitachi heavy equipment
- Competence in computer-based maintenance systems and Microsoft office (project, word, and excel)
- Permanent full-time positions
- Thiess' commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern autonomous mine
- Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality
- Salary sacrifice options - flights and novated leasing
- Individual flexibility arrangements on offer - (Live Local, BIBO or DIDO)
- Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.
Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.
The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.
At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.
We're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.
We'll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.
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This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.
Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.
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