Maintenance Planner

Ausdrill are seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Planner to join our maintenance team based in Kewdale.

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in coordinating major maintenance activities, managing component lifecycle forecasts and supporting capital expenditure planning across our drilling operations.

Working closely with Operations Managers, Maintenance Supervisors and site-based planning teams, you will take a hands-on approach to developing and maintaining effective maintenance plans, ensuring equipment reliability, maximising asset availability and minimising unplanned downtime.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance planning professional who enjoys solving complex maintenance challenges, improving planning processes and contributing to the long-term performance of a large drilling fleet.

Key Responsibilities

As the Maintenance Planner, you will:

• Develop and maintain short, medium and long-term maintenance plans aligned with operational requirements, equipment condition and asset management strategies.
• Manage major component lifecycle planning, including forecasting component replacements, rebuild schedules and associated expenditure to support equipment reliability and availability.
• Coordinate and prepare maintenance-related CAPEX submissions, ensuring accurate scopes, cost estimates, supporting documentation and alignment with annual capital expenditure forecasts.
• Plan and coordinate major maintenance activities, including equipment rebuilds, component change-outs, shutdowns and other complex maintenance projects across multiple operations.
• Develop detailed maintenance work packages incorporating work scopes, labour requirements, parts, tooling, specialist resources, safety requirements and estimated downtime.
• Work closely with Operations Managers, Maintenance Superintendents, Supervisors to align maintenance requirements with operational schedules and equipment availability.
• Monitor and manage upcoming maintenance requirements and component forecasts, proactively identifying potential risks, resource constraints and opportunities to optimise maintenance execution.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Supply Chain, external contractors and OEM representatives to ensure parts, materials and specialist resources are available to support planned maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, component histories, preventive maintenance schedules and equipment master data within Pronto.
• Analyse maintenance expenditure, component performance and equipment reliability data to identify trends, recurring issues and opportunities for improved maintenance efficiency.
• Monitor maintenance planning performance, including preventive maintenance compliance, maintenance backlog, schedule compliance and planned versus unplanned maintenance activities.
• Support site-based maintenance and administration personnel by providing technical guidance, assisting with complex planning requirements and promoting consistent maintenance planning practices.
• Support equipment mobilisation and demobilisation activities, ensuring servicing, inspections, component condition and equipment readiness requirements are appropriately planned.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, classified plant requirements and other regulatory maintenance obligations to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Identify and implement improvements to maintenance planning processes, forecasting accuracy, work management practices and maintenance system data.
• Ensure all maintenance planning activities comply with organisational HSE requirements and incorporate relevant hazards, controls and isolation requirements.
• Maintain and update relevant controlled maintenance documentation within the PGF, ensuring accuracy and compliance with business and site requirements.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in maintenance planning within drilling, mining, mobile plant or a comparable heavy-equipment environment, preferably across multiple operations.
• Strong practical knowledge of major component lifecycle management, equipment rebuild planning, preventive maintenance and long-term maintenance forecasting.
• Demonstrated experience preparing maintenance CAPEX submissions, developing cost forecasts and supporting capital expenditure planning.
• Advanced experience using computerised maintenance management systems, preferably Pronto, including work orders, maintenance schedules, component history and asset management data.
• Sound technical understanding of drilling equipment, diesel engines, hydraulic systems and associated mobile plant.
• Proven ability to plan and coordinate complex maintenance activities involving multiple stakeholders, contractors and operational requirements.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret maintenance data, analyse equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and cost efficiency.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills, with experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools considered advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to independently manage competing priorities and maintenance requirements across multiple sites.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with operational managers, maintenance teams, procurement and external service providers.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to identifying maintenance risks, resolving planning constraints and driving continuous improvement.
• The ability to provide guidance and technical support to other maintenance planning personnel while maintaining ownership of individual planning responsibilities.

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Trade qualification in Mechanical or a related discipline (desirable).
• Formal training or certification in maintenance planning, scheduling or asset management (desirable).
• Current valid driver's licence.

Why Ausdrill?

At Ausdrill, we don't just offer jobs, we build careers. Here's what you can expect:

• Be part of a business backed by nearly 40 years of drilling expertise and a strong industry reputation.
• Work with tight-knit, high-performing teams led by experienced leaders.
• Fortnightly pay + 12% super on all hours worked.
• Access to exclusive employee perks across health, travel, retail and entertainment.
• Real opportunities for career growth and progression across the Perenti Group.
• The opportunity to take ownership of major maintenance planning activities and contribute directly to the reliability and performance of our drilling fleet.

At Ausdrill, we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.

We actively encourage applications from women, First Nations peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities. We recognise that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation, drives better outcomes and enhances the way we work together.

Our focus is on creating a safe, inclusive and equitable environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work, develop their skills and build meaningful, long-term careers. We are proud to foster a culture where differences are respected, opportunities are accessible and every voice is heard.

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Find out more about Ausdrill on our website www.ausdrill.com.au.