Maintenance Planner

About the role

As a Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for all planning aspects of the Maintenance Department using the computerised maintenance management system and work planning system to ensure efficient and effective scheduling of work in the department.
 

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent LIBERTY Bell Bay(LBB), you will provide technical support to the LBB Maintenance and Production Supervisors and develop maintenance plans ensuring LIBERTY Bell Bay maintenance key performance indicators are achieved.
 

*This full-time role will have the option to work a 9 day fortnight.
 

Duties included but not limited to:
 

• Maintaining records of all maintenance work & ensure an orderly plan of work

• Receipting & recording work requests, identify resources & schedule work according to priority

• Generating weekly work schedule including tasks of either a preventative or corrective nature, ensuring maintenance tasks are carried out in a timely and effective manner with minimal effect on operational requirements of plant and equipment and their availability.

• Scheduling maintenance priorities using shift and backlog reports.

• Identifying resources to ensure that the LIBERTY Bell Bay maintenance key performance indicators are achieved

• Assisting Maintenance Manager in long term maintenance plans for LIBERTY Bell Bay plant and equipment.

• Providing technical support to other personnel to identify problem areas and determine problem causes and solutions.

• Updating and maintaining the LIBERTY Bell Bay equipment register highlighting critical safety equipment.

• Planning shutdowns through Microsoft Project

• Work planning, scheduling and estimating.

To succeed in this position, you must have excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with different teams and stakeholders. Given the dynamic nature of production environments, it is also essential that you are resilient and adaptable.
 

• Trade qualifications with at least 5 years post trade experience or Diploma of Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.

• Heavy industry experience in mining or similar ideal

• Sound planning & organisational abilities along with rigorous commercial and business thinking to influence decision making

• Good facilitation skills to facilitate continuous improvement within the department.

• Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic Health, Safety and Environmental principles in and around a workplace

• High degree of computer literacy & SAP experience (preferred)

Key Benefits

• Health & wellbeing program including an onsite gym, exercise physiologist, and Osteo

• On - site canteen, serving hearty well portioned meals

• Lifestyle roster – allowing work life balance

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to GFG employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.
 

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).

• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.

• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

• Novated leasing: We provide an effective way to salary sacrifice for a vehicle through novated leasing with a choice of two novated leasing partners -Toyota Fleet Management or LeasePLUS.

About Us

Liberty Bell Bay is Australia's sole ferroalloy producer, operating four electric arc furnaces and sinter Plant to manufacture high-carbon ferromanganese, silicomanganese, and sinter. A proud member of the GFG Alliance, we nurture an agile, entrepreneurial culture marked by boundless energy, ambition, and a commitment to sustainable growth initiatives. Our mission is to empower our people and businesses to prosper and progress, and we welcome you to be part of shaping the future with us.
 

Join us at Liberty Bell Bay, situated just 50km north of Launceston, Tasmania, and experience a unique lifestyle opportunity. Benefit from short commutes, easy access to recreational activities, affordable housing options, exceptional schools, a vibrant cultural and sporting scene, and inclusive communities.

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.
 

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.

• Work well - live better:We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.

• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.
   

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.
 

It is our ambition at GFG to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.
 

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted to this position, and GFG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved processes.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.