Ref:2965 Specialist Maintenance Planner
- Electrical Projects We are currently seeking an experienced Specialist Maintenance Planner
- Electrical Projects to join our team at Meandu Mine Golding is a successful mining, urban and civil infrastructure project management business with a proven track record of delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective solutions. We are currently seeking an experienced Specialist Maintenance Planner
- Electrical Projects to join our team at Meandu Mine. Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing electrical maintenance projects and major works associated with the site's electrical and communications infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity for an electrical maintenance skilled to take ownership of planning and coordinating electrical projects across a diverse range of fixed plant and site infrastructure within an open-cut coal mining operation. This is a residential DIDO position working a 9-day fortnight roster. Local candidates are encouraged to apply (no camp accommodation available). If you have the experience and enthusiasm to join a high-performing team, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate and oversee the end-to-end delivery of site electrical maintenance projects and major works, managing scopes, budgets, forecasts and schedules.
- Plan and coordinate major component change-outs, shutdowns and equipment overhauls across site infrastructure, heavy mobile equipment, draglines and washplants.




- Manage projects from initial scoping and planning through to execution, commissioning, testing, defect management and final handover.
- Prepare work packs, schedules and cost estimates while coordinating suppliers, contractors, labour and materials for planned project works.
- Act as the key project liaison between Golding, client representatives and site stakeholders, monitoring project safety, quality and costs while proactively managing operational risks.
- Complete all planning and project administration activities, ensuring compliance with the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulation, site statutory engineering directives and relevant standards. Capability Requirements
- Queensland Electrical Fitter Mechanic Trade Certificate (or Australian state/territory equivalent), or relevant engineering/project management qualifications.
- Experience in electrical project delivery, shutdown planning or major works coordination within the mining, heavy industry or resources sector.
- Strong project management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and contractor management.




- Familiarity with SAP or a similar maintenance management system for work order and project tracking.
- Current Driver Licence.
- Current Standard 11.
- Current Coal Board Medical (or ability to obtain). Highly Regarded
- Project Management qualifications, Electrical Engineering Manager (EEM) or QTP/QBP qualifications.
- Nationally recognised High Voltage Switching Operations Certificate (SOA) and practical HV coordination experience.
- EEHA (Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas) certification and/or Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas.
- Experience managing electrical projects and outages for large-scale site assets, including HV/LV infrastructure, washplants and draglines. Why Golding?
- Our success is built on the diverse talents, initiative and commitment of our employees.
- Our values define the way we work at Golding. We act with integrity and honesty in everything we do.
- We are committed to working safely, respecting our environment and delivering quality outcomes. *We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as this position may close prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
* Embark on a fulfilling career journey with Golding by applying online below. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Job Details

Location:
Meandu Positions Available: 1 Employment Type: Full time Advertised: Friday 30 October 2026 08:00 Closing Date: Wednesday 30 December 2026 17:00 *(Queensland Standard Time)*

📌 Specialist Maintenance Planner (Australia)
🏢 Golding Contractors
📍 Australia