Maintenance Planner

Position Description: Maintenance Planner

Job Type: Fulltime, Permanent

Salary: $85,000p.a. + Super

Location: Orange, Regional NSW, Australia

About the Company:

AWCON is a mid-tier mining and construction services provider in Australia. Headquartered in Orange, New South Wales, the company specialises in underground construction, pipe, and civil works, as well as a range of mining services for major mines. In addition to having operations and projects of all types and scale around Australia, the company is also involved in projects internationally, including in PNG and Mongolia, and prides itself on continuous growth and enhancement of their sound client base. The driving force behind AWCON’s constant business growth is the presence of skilled and dedicated professionals, with over 200 skilled professionals in the team and one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry.

The Role:

• Comply with and actively demonstrate compliance with AWCON Quality, Safety, Environmental, Sustainability & Execution Plans.
• Application of knowledge, skills, and management techniques against project activities to meet project requirements.
• Scheduling maintenance activities for plant equipment, coordinating resources, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Conducting resource analysis to define business needs and opportunities.
• Organising and detailed recording (hard and electronic) of labour, materials, plant & equipment mobilisation, utilisation, availability, and procurement/movements.
• Providing advice and support to designated projects in operational and coordination matters, including technical advice on resource management.
• Monitoring project performance and KPIs vs. tendered.
• Assisting in developing pricing and solution strategies for maintenance projects in conjunction with Project Managers.
• Managing and coordinating maintenance personnel and providing technical input to projects when required.
• Providing QA/QC & HR support – Administrative responsibility for project resource management.
• Accountable, in conjunction with the Civils Project Manager & Superintendent, for the safe, compliant, quality, budget, and schedule achieved delivery of AWCON Projects.

Qualifications:

• Construction White Card.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Driver's License (minimum Class C).
• Relevant tertiary qualification or industry certification or equivalent experience in resource management.
• Excellent working knowledge of Civil Construction Scheduling and Design Software.
• Sound mathematical, scientific, and IT skills.
• Ability to think methodically, manage projects, and solve problems.
• Ability to work to deadlines and within budgets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Negotiating, supervisory, and leadership skills.
• Complete knowledge of relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop maintenance planning strategies and schedules for all plant equipment.
• Coordinate and monitor maintenance activities to ensure compliance with quality standards and project requirements.
• Conduct resource analysis to define business needs and opportunities for improvement.
• Organise and record labour, materials, plant & equipment mobilisation, utilisation, availability, and procurement/movements.
• Provide technical advice and support to projects on operational and coordination matters.
• Monitor project performance and KPIs against tendered objectives.
• Assist in developing pricing and solution strategies for maintenance projects.
• Manage and coordinate maintenance personnel, providing technical input when required.
• Provide QA/QC & HR support for project resource management.
• Ensure safe, compliant, quality, budget, and schedule achieved delivery of AWCON Projects.

Please click apply and submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications through this website. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. We look forward to reviewing your application.

• Flexible hours available
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: $85,000 per year