Maintenance Systems Solutions – Brisbane QLD
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Shutdown Planner / Scheduler to support Brine Concentrator operations, with a key focus on developing a structured 5-year shutdown strategy and integrated schedule.
This role will be responsible for bringing together SAP maintenance data, shutdown plans, resource requirements and long-term budgets into a practical and repeatable shutdown framework.
You'll work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering and reliability teams to improve shutdown readiness and planning maturity, while challenging existing plans where required and bringing greater structure to the overall shutdown process.
Robust SAP and Primavera P6 experience is essential, along with a solid background in shutdown planning and scheduling within heavy industry or processing plant environments.
Why You'll Love This Job
$80–$90/hr + super
6-month contract
FIFO from Brisbane
Take a key role in developing a 5-year shutdown strategy
Opportunity to improve shutdown readiness and planning maturity
Work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering and reliability teams
Key Responsibilities
Develop a 5-year shutdown master plan and strategy
Build integrated Level 2–3 shutdown schedules in Primavera P6
Align SAP maintenance plans, work orders and master data with shutdown schedules
Integrate statutory, preventative, corrective and campaign maintenance into a structured annual shutdown cycle
Identify critical path activities, risks, constraints and resource requirements




Support long-term budget planning and improve cost visibility
Align shutdown planning with resource requirements and long-term budgets
Work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering and reliability teams
Improve shutdown readiness and overall planning maturity
Challenge existing plans where required
Develop a practical and repeatable shutdown framework for the business
About You
Strong experience in shutdown planning and scheduling
Background within heavy industry or processing plants
Solid SAP experience
Strong Primavera P6 experience
Experience developing integrated Level 2–3 shutdown schedules
Understanding of SAP maintenance plans, work orders and master data
Ability to identify critical paths, risks, constraints and resource requirements
Experience supporting longer-term shutdown and budget planning
Strong stakeholder engagement capability across operations, maintenance, engineering and reliability teams
Ability to bring structure to complex planning processes and challenge existing plans where required
About Us
Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty Ltd is a privately owned Australian company with offices throughout Australia and internationally.
MSS provides technical specialists, industry experts, and senior consultants to support maintenance systems, business processes, and operational environments requiring specialised skill sets.
MSS is an Equal Prospect Employer.
We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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📌 Shutdown Planner /Scheduler (Queensland)
🏢 Maintenance Systems Solutions
📍 Queensland