Maintenance Planner – Ballast Cleaning
Opportunity working at Rio Tinto in
Karratha/Dampier (2 Mile)
12
-month assignment via Chandler Macleod
Safety-first culture with supportive teams
About the Opportunity
Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life.
Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.
Through Rio Tinto's partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced
Maintenance Planner – Ballast Cleaning
for
Rail Network Renewals – Ballast Cleaning
.
Offered on a
FIFO (Residential Karratha/Dampier Considered)
basis, this opportunity offers the chance to work within a leading global organisation, contributing to key operational and business outcomes.
Working a
5/2, 4/3 roster
, you'll join a supportive team focused on safety, collaboration and delivering operational excellence.
Reporting to the
Ballast Cleaning Superintendent – Rail Network Renewals
, you'll use your skills and experience to support business priorities, collaborate with key stakeholders and contribute to the success of the operation.
In this role, you will:
Prepare maintenance plans, schedules and work packages for rolling stock assets, including detailed scopes, materials, scheduling and cost estimates
Ensure appropriate allocation and availability of materials and equipment resources to achieve planned outcomesIdentify improvement opportunities and implement planning process changes




Manage contractors through the CMS process to complete project and planned maintenance tasks
Prioritise work with Execution Supervisors, Superintendents, suppliers and stakeholders to support operational outcomes
About You
Maintenance planning experience within heavy industry, rail, mining or mobile maintenance environments
Experience working within rail, rolling stock, fixed plant or heavy mobile equipment maintenance
Mechanical trade qualification (Heavy Diesel Mechanic or Mechanical Fitter) or extensive maintenance planning experience
Strong maintenance planning systems knowledge, stakeholder engagement skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Solid stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Dedication to everyone's safety
Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing
Why Join Chandler Macleod?
Chandler Macleod is one of Australia's most experienced workforce partners.
You'll receive a competitive hourly pay range paid weekly, superannuation on all hours worked, access to our Employee Assistance Program, a dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support team, simple digital onboarding, and access to future Rio Tinto assignments.
Diversity & Inclusion
Everyone is welcome at Chandler Macleod.
We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and inclusive teams.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, females, neurodiverse people, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Together, we're creating workplaces where people feel they belong, can be themselves and have the opportunity to thrive.
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📌 Maintenance Planner - Ballast Cleaning (Karratha)
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