Operations Planner

Squadron Energy is Australia's leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia.

With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia's clean energy future.

Why work with us?

Our goal is to improve the environment for current and future generations by leading Australia's transition to renewable energy. Our people are driven by their passion to make a meaningful difference in the world, to their families and friends, and to themselves.

Though we are united by this common goal, we view the tremendous diversity in our team's cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds as one of our greatest assets. This sense of camaraderie and cross-disciplinary expertise spurs drive and commitment to the growth of our business.

Squadron Energy is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented
Operations Planner
to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our renewable energy assets. This role is pivotal in ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and performance across our operating sites.

The role focuses on maintenance planning, asset performance monitoring, contractor coordination, and operational reporting. Working closely with site teams, central operations, asset management, and commercial stakeholders, the Operations Planner ensures that assets are managed to high standards of safety, compliance, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and long-term maintenance plans across all operating assets.
• Coordinate with site teams and service providers to ensure timely execution of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Monitor asset performance data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for optimisation.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement of asset reliability and availability.
• Ensure maintenance plans align with warranty obligations, compliance requirements, and commercial priorities.
• Assist in preparing annual operations budgets in collaboration with Asset Managers and Site Managers.
• Maintain accurate operational records, work orders, and schedules within the asset management system.
• Adhere to purchasing and expenditure procedures within approved budgets.
• Maintain professional relationships with all project stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Asset Management, or a relevant trade qualification with equivalent experience.
• Background in energy, utilities, or industrial sectors in asset support, operations, or maintenance planning.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise asset management (EAM) systems such as SAP, Maximo, or similar.
• Understanding of preventive, corrective, and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Familiarity with contractor and work order management in operational environments.
• Strong planning, coordination, and scheduling capabilities.
• Ability to interpret technical data, generate reports, and make data-informed recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proactive, organised, and outcome-focused.

To Apply

Squadron Energy is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

If you want to make a meaningful difference in this world then we encourage you to take the next steps:

• Submit your updated resume outling your relevant experience to date.
• Attach a cover letter outlining your motivations behind applying for this role.

Please Note
Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks, a National Police Check and other applicable background screening if required.

Squadron Energy does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited CVs received will not be considered, and no fees will be paid for such submissions.