Mechanical Planner

About the role

The Mechanical Planner will support the Planning Superintendent in developing, coordinating and maintaining effective maintenance plans for mechanical equipment. This role ensures that work is properly scoped, resourced and scheduled to minimise downtime and maximise production performance in a mining environment.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, scope and schedule mechanical maintenance tasks in line with production requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date maintenance data within the CMMS.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Superintendent, Supervisors, Reliability, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Maintenance teams to ensure coordinated execution.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) management system and relevant legislation.
• Promote a positive safety culture, conduct risk assessments and participate in safety meetings.
• Support people management by building professional relationships with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in mechanical maintenance planning within an industrial or mining setting.
• Strong understanding of HSE requirements and ability to lead safety initiatives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Required skills

• CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) proficiency