Short Term Planner (Electrical)

Short Term Planner (Electrical) – Rio Tinto

East Intercourse Island (EII), Dampier | Residential or FIFO Opportunity | 5:2, 4:3 Roster | $78-$90/hr + Super | Contract to January 2027

Chandler Macleod is currently seeking an experienced Short Term Planner (Electrical) for an exciting opportunity with Rio Tinto at East Intercourse Island (EII). This is a critical planning position supporting fixed plant maintenance, operational reliability, and project delivery within one of Rio Tinto's key port operations.

Offering an early September start to allow for a comprehensive handover, this role will suit a highly accountable planning professional with strong forecasting, budgeting, compliance, and maintenance planning experience.

Location & Roster

This role is based at East Intercourse Island (EII), Dampier.

We welcome applications from candidates who are:

• Residentially based in Karratha or Dampier, or
• Available for FIFO from Perth on a 5:2, 4:3 roster for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical maintenance plans and executable work packs.
• Ensure all materials, labour, tooling, contractor services, and documentation are available ahead of execution.
• Support engineers and project teams by integrating project requirements into maintenance plans.
• Prepare and manage maintenance forecasts and budget estimates.
• Monitor maintenance expenditure and support cost tracking activities.
• Utilise forecasting tools to provide accurate cost projections and resource planning.
• Ensure all planned work complies with statutory, regulatory, and electrical compliance requirements.
• Drive planning quality to ensure work is execution-ready and delivered safely and efficiently.
• Review equipment performance and maintenance history to identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and maintenance review meetings.
• Monitor planned versus actual performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You / Requirements

• Electrical Trade Qualification (essential).
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in maintenance planning roles.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working within Rio Tinto operations.
• Demonstrated experience within fixed plant maintenance environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical compliance and statutory maintenance requirements.
• Proven experience managing maintenance budgets, forecasting, and cost control activities.
• Experience using SAP and Prometheus maintenance systems.
• Experience using forecasting and cost management tools.
• Strong understanding of maintenance work management processes and planning best practice.
• Experience supporting engineers and project teams in a planning capacity.
• High level of accountability with the ability to take ownership of planning outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification (essential)

What’s On Offer / Benefits

• $78-$90 per hour + Super
• Casual employment with Chandler Macleod
• Contract through to January 2027
• Potential extension based on operational requirements
• Early September commencement with full handover period
• Opportunity to work within a high-performing Rio Tinto maintenance team
• Exposure to industry-leading maintenance and planning systems
• Long-term opportunity supporting critical fixed plant assets and projects

How to Apply

• Apply now or contact Joanne Tracey at Chandler Macleod for a confidential discussion.
• At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
• You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.