Maintenance Shutdown Planner
Zoom Recruitment | 3-6 Month Contract | Laverton North
Zoom Recruitment is partnering with a leading global agriculture company renowned for delivering innovative crop protection, seed technologies, and sustainable farming solutions that help farmers improve productivity and drive long-term agricultural success.
We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Shutdown Planner to join their team on a contract basis, with potential for extension.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary package:$160,000- $180,000 inclusive of super (negotiable based on experience)
6:00am – 2:00pmor
8:00am – 4:00pm
Monday to Friday role with occasional weekend work required
3-6 month contract with possible extension
About the Role
The Shutdown Planner is responsible for determining, developing, and coordinating outage worklists to be completed during scheduled shutdowns.
Working closely with stakeholders across maintenance, production, and contractors, you will manage the planning workload to ensure protected, efficient, and successful shutdown execution.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain high-level outage schedules to ensure timely execution of shutdown activities
Compile and develop outage worklists covering maintenance, compliance inspections,



and production priorities
Coordinate the work order planning process including:
Materials
Trade resources
Third-party contractor engagement
Job durations
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Develop detailed and costed job plans for successful field execution
Create detailed job packs and safe work execution plans
Drive plant reliability through effective shutdown planning and coordination
Mandatory Requirements
Mechanical Engineering Degree or relevant Trade Qualification
Minimum 5 years' experience in:
Project management
Shutdown planning
Execution management within a chemical or petrochemical manufacturing environment
Strong expertise in detailed maintenance work planning including:
Task breakdowns
Material and tooling requirements
Trade resource allocation
Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of CMMS systems (MEX experience highly regarded)
Pressure vessel inspection and repairs
Pump overhaul and maintenance
Mechanical seal installation and maintenance
Technical mechanical maintenance expertise within industrial manufacturing environments
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📌 Maintenance Shutdown Planner (Melbourne)
🏢 Zoom Recruitment
📍 Melbourne