Planning Superintendent

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About The Role
We are seeking a
Planning
Superintendent
to join our Maintenance team at the Lake Vermont Coal Project. Reporting to the
Maintenance Manager
and leading a team that includes Maintenance Planners, Ancillary Supervisors, and Senior Store persons, you will play a pivotal role in driving the safe and efficient performance of our maintenance operations.

This is a site-based role working a 9-day fortnight roster (5/2, 4/3), giving you a balanced lifestyle while contributing to one of Australia's premier mining operations.

As part of the Maintenance leadership team, you will ensure that reliable equipment is available to meet production demands, whilst championing safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety, environmental, and statutory requirements.
• Implement weekly maintenance plans in alignment with production goals.
• Maintain strong relationships with contractors, OEMs, and suppliers to ensure effective asset management.
• Oversee the quality and efficiency of maintenance work, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Set performance expectations for your team, providing coaching and mentoring to foster growth.
• Manage costs and ensure adherence to project budgets.
• Support inventory management and ensure timely delivery of critical components

About You
We are looking for a results-driven leader who combines technical expertise with a commitment to excellence.

Skills & Qualifications

• Trade Certificate/Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience supervising site-based maintenance teams in open-cut mining.
• Demonstrated knowledge in mobile mining plant maintenance.
• Coal mining competencies: **RIIRIS301A, RIICOM301B, RIIOHS301A, RIIRIS402A**.
• Strong budgeting, planning, and cost control skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and maintenance management systems (e.g., JDE).

What Thiess Can Offer You

• Permanent full-time role with an industry-leading team.
• A 9-day fortnight roster for work-life balance.
• Competitive remuneration and ongoing training opportunities.
• Access to health insurance, salary packaging, and retail discounts.
• A safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace where **everyone matters always**.

About Us
At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

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How To Apply
This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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