- FIFO 8/6 roster with direct flights from Rockhampton and Townsville
- Permanent role supporting a large ultra-class mining fleet
- Camp, meals, gym facilities and employee rewards program included
IFO from Rockhampton or Townsville | 8/6 roster | Permanent full time | Large HME fleet
MacKellar is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to join our team and help drive the reliability, availability and performance of a large mobile mining fleet.
Working closely with the Planning & Reliability team, you’ll take ownership of maintenance planning, scheduling, defect management and backlog control to ensure critical work is completed safely and efficiently.
What’s on Offer
- FIFO 8/6 roster for a genuine work-life balance
- Direct flights from Rockhampton & Townsville
- Permanent full-time position with long-term stability
- Camp accommodation, meals and PPE provided
- On-site gym and recreational facilitiesEmployee rewards and recognition programs
- Career development within a safety-focused mining contractor
The Role
You’ll coordinate planned maintenance activities across a large fleet, ensuring work is prioritised, resourced and delivered to support production requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing short and long-term maintenance plans
- Scheduling servicing, component replacements and shutdowns
- Managing maintenance backlogs and prioritising critical work
- Tracking equipment defects and coordinating corrective actions
- Working closely with Supervisors, Trades and Operations
- Escalating critical equipment issues and emerging risks
- Maintaining accurate planning data and maintenance records in JDE
- Identifying opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency and fleet reliability
About You
You’ll bring:
- Proven maintenance planning experience in heavy mining
- Strong knowledge of ultra-class mining equipment
- Relevant mechanical trade qualification
- Experience with JDE or similar maintenance management systems
- Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills
- Current Standard 11 or ability to obtain
- Current Queensland Driver Licence
- Strong organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills
Join MacKellar
With more than 50 years in mining and civil earthmoving, MacKellar offers the stability of an established contractor with opportunities to develop your career and make a real impact on fleet performance.