Maintenance Planner

4 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia NES Fircroft Full time
Maintenance Planner – FIFO & Perth-Based Roles | Fixed & Mobile Plant
  • Location: Perth, WA + FIFO (8:6, 2:1, or lifestyle rosters available)
  • Opportunities: Across Major Mining Clients | Long-Term Contracts | Competitive Rates

NES Fircroft is seeking experienced Maintenance Planners to support key mining operations across Western Australia. We have multiple openings available — both Perth-based and FIFO roles — with leading owner-operators and contractors. If you have experience in short- and long-term planning, mobile or fixed plant, and want to join high-performing maintenance teams, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain short and long-term maintenance plans for mobile and/or fixed plant equipment in line with operational requirements.
  • Collaborate with maintenance, reliability, and operations teams to ensure proactive maintenance scheduling and minimal unplanned downtime.
  • Use CMMS systems (SAP, Pronto, or similar) to raise work orders, plan tasks, allocate resources, and manage parts availability.
  • Monitor work execution progress, update planning schedules, and ensure compliance with work management processes.
  • Prepare detailed job scopes, maintenance strategies, PM reviews, and shutdown schedules.
  • Support major shutdown campaigns by coordinating trades, materials, and timelines in alignment with site safety and productivity goals.
Your Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience as a Maintenance Planner in the mining sector (mobile, fixed plant, or both).
  • Strong understanding of maintenance practices for crushers, conveyors, screens, drills, trucks, loaders, and ancillary equipment.
  • Proven ability to manage short-term planning (weekly/daily) and long-term strategies (quarterly/annual).
  • Experience supporting shutdowns, turnarounds, and preventative maintenance programs.
  • Proficiency in CMMS platforms such as SAP, Pronto, Oracle, or MEX.
  • Solid understanding of reliability principles and maintenance work management processes.
Qualifications & Tickets:
  • Relevant trade or engineering background (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
  • Cert IV in Maintenance Planning or equivalent (desirable).
  • Current C-Class Driver's Licence.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment medicals and site inductions.
Why Join NES Fircroft?
  • Access to exclusive roles with Tier 1 mining clients.
  • Support from a dedicated recruiter who understands your trade and career goals.
  • Flexible rosters – FIFO 8:6, 2:1, or lifestyle options available.
  • Competitive market rates + super + long-term contract or permanent pathways.
How to Apply:

Email your up-to-date resume to Konrad Poprawa at konrad.poprawa@nesfircroft.com or click "Apply Now" on SEEK to submit your application. Please note all candidates must have Full Australian Working Rights.

About NES Fircroft

NES Fircroft is a global leader in engineering and technical workforce solutions. We recruit for the mining, energy, oil & gas, renewables, and infrastructure sectors across every stage of the project and operations lifecycle. With over 90 offices worldwide, we support major clients and connect skilled professionals to world-class opportunities.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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