Myndshift Group
supports a number of industries including mining, civil construction and heavy engineering. With our extensive experience and wide-reaching network, we are proud to deliver the highest quality project personnel in partnership with some of Australia's largest companies.
Myndshift Group
has been engaged by our client partner, a leading ASX-listed mining contractor, to appoint an experienced Maintenance Planner to its open cut coal operation on a contract-to-permanent basis.
About the Role
This is where the plan meets the pit. Working alongside a dedicated team of planners, schedulers and a short-term planner, you'll plan maintenance across approximately 100 assets, from ultra-class haul trucks to large excavators. Priorities shift quickly, so you'll suit this role if you enjoy fast-moving, ad-hoc work in a contractor environment.
Equipment you will plan across includes:
Liebherr R ****, R **** and R **** excavators
Hitachi EX**** excavators
Caterpillar D10 and D11 dozers
Caterpillar 793 and 794 haul trucks
Komatsu WA600 and WA900 loaders
EH**** ultra-class haul trucks
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain maintenance schedules for open cut mobile equipment, working with production teams to keep work running efficiently
Turn asset management plans, inspections, defect reports and service findings into executable work orders
Manage maintenance backlogs, spot scheduling constraints early and address risks before they affect production
Own the work order lifecycle in SAP,



from raising purchase orders to accurate data and timely close-out
Track maintenance compliance and performance, working with operational leaders, contractors and maintenance crews to deliver weekly schedules, reporting and reliability improvements
Provide weekly maintenance schedules and supporting documentation to operational stakeholders
About You
You are a trade-qualified maintenance skilled who thrives in a fast-paced mining environment and understands how effective planning drives operational success.
Demonstrated experience as a Maintenance Planner within open cut mining, ideally in a mining contractor environment
Strong understanding of maintenance planning and execution methodologies
Working knowledge of SAP as a CMMS
Experience planning heavy mobile equipment such as excavators, dozers, haul trucks and loaders
Ability to analyse equipment reliability and maintenance performance trends
Sound knowledge of risk management processes, permits, JSEAs and site safety systems
Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, and to manage backlogs and competing priorities in an ad-hoc environment
What's on Offer
Contract to permanent opportunity with a leading ASX-listed mining contractor
Strong hourly rate with weekly pay
Super and Coal LSL paid on all hours worked
8/6 roster on 12.5 hour shifts
BIBO from Mackay or Townsville
Salary Sacrifice options available for flights
Camp accommodation and meals provided
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📌 Maintenance Planner (North Mackay)
🏢 MYNDSHIFT GROUP
📍 North Mackay