Maintenance Planner - HME

About MacKellar

With more than 50 years of success in the mining and civil earthmoving industries, MacKellar delivers large-scale mining services across Australia. Our reputation is built on reliable equipment, operational excellence, and the commitment of our people.

We're currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to support a major mining operation and play a critical role in maintaining fleet reliability and performance.

What's on Offer

• FIFO 8/6 roster supporting work-life balance
• Direct flights to site from Rockhampton and Townsville
• Permanent, full-time position with long-term job security
• Camp accommodation, meals and PPE provided
• Access to on-site facilities including gym and recreational amenities
• Employee rewards and recognition programs
• Join a safety-focused team with strong company values and career development opportunities

About the Role

Reporting to the Planning & Reliability Superintendent, you will be responsible for coordinating and optimising maintenance activities across a large mobile mining fleet. Your focus will be on maximising equipment availability through effective planning, scheduling and defect management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing short and long-term maintenance plans to support operational requirements
• Coordinating scheduled servicing, component replacements and shutdown activities
• Managing maintenance backlogs and prioritising work to minimise downtime
• Monitoring equipment defects and ensuring corrective actions are planned and executed
• Liaising with maintenance supervisors, tradespeople and operational personnel to achieve maintenance targets
• Escalating critical equipment issues requiring urgent attention
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and planning data within company systems
• Identifying opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency and fleet performance

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive maintenance planning experience within a heavy mining environment
• Strong knowledge of ultra-class mining equipment
• Relevant trade qualification
• Experience using maintenance management systems such as JDE
• Advanced computer skills across Microsoft Office applications
• Current Standard 11 (or ability to obtain)
• Current Queensland Driver Licence
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills

Apply NowIf you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a respected mining contractor and have the experience to drive maintenance performance across a large mining fleet, we'd like to hear from you.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.