Address- Permanent full-time position – Monday to Friday Roster
- Residential role 45 mins from Toowoomba
- Join the operation at an exciting time of growth
The New Acland Coal Mine (NAC), a thin seam open cut mining operation is owned and managed by New Hope Group. NAC is based 35km north-west of Toowoomba and plays a key role in the Darling Downs region as an employer and economic contributor since it began operation in October 2002.
New Acland Mine’s unique approach to achieving a sustainable, economically productive, and environmentally healthy post mine landscape is award winning, demonstrating leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices.
About the role:
As NAC continues to progress, we are now seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to join the Mobile Maintenance Team on a permanent, full-time basis. Working Monday to Friday and reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Planner plays a pivotal role in maintaining equipment reliability and availability to optimise resources to align with operational priorities.
What you will do:
- Work with the maintenance team to develop machine plans for maximum availability and cost efficiency
- Create weekly work schedules and maintenance plans to optimise machine uptime
- Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, systems and procedures
- Ensure all correct work instructions, parts, services, labour, skills, tools and equipment are identified for planned jobs
- Comply with New Hope Group’s safety, environmental and regulatory procedures at all times
To be considered for this opportunity you will bring:
- Relevant tertiary or trade qualifications in a Mechanical field or an Engineering background
- Strong understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling processes
- Data analysis skills, ability to identify trends and make informed decisions
- Strong computer skills and experience using CMMS maintenance systems
- Current coal board medical and Standard 11 Induction (Or willing to obtain)
To be successful in this role, it is important that you have:
- A strong safety mindset with ability to actively identify and report hazards/incidents
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with various stakeholders
- High level analytical and problem solving skills
- Enthusiasm to positively contribute to site culture and work as a team
- Ability to undergo and pass a coal board medical
- The ability to contribute to and work as part of team in a fast-paced environment
What we offer
At NAC we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority and we are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment with the core objective that our people go home at the end of the day unharmed.
New Acland Mine offers a unique opportunity to live and work locally in the family friendly and developing Toowoomba Region, whilst enjoying the benefits a career in mining offers.
This residential role will work a Monday to Friday roster where you will be able to access New Hope Group benefits such as subsidised health insurance, salary packaging, on the job training and career development.
New Hope Group and New Acland Coal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we committed to promoting a workforce that embodies the people, the community, and attributes of the regions in which we operate.
