Maintenance Planner

About The Role

This is a fixed term tole until the end of June 2026

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Planner for our Pellet Plant, reporting to the Lead Maintenance Planning, on 10 month fixed term basis.

The role will focus on planning and scheduling maintenance activities for the Pellet Plant. You will be responsible for taking strategy based and corrective maintenance work from the approved stage right through to the planned, resourced and assigned stage. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Plan and schedule corrective and preventive maintenance activities by task and priority level for safe, quality, and cost-effective work execution. 
• Manage notifications, work orders, time confirmation and documentation for plant asset maintenance using SAP 
• Obtain parts quotes, raise requisitions for materials and services required for execution of work
• Organise and monitor parts, materials and external contractor services to ensure availability for the scheduled works. 
• Prepare Weekly Maintenance job plans/work packages for routine maintenance tasks. 
• Developing shutdown task lists for the Filter Plant – including significant contribution to the shutdown scheduling process
• Work closely with operations and reliability teams to identify and resolve issues impacting plant performance. 
• Liaise with suppliers and stakeholders for repairs and services. 
• Undertake task supervisor responsibilities. 
• Ensuring a high level of communication with the overall Maintenance Team – Planners & Leads – to ensure smooth interaction of maintenance activities.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have a trade or engineering qualification, you will also have:

• Previous experience in a maintenance role with trade qualifications preferred. 
• Strong technical knowledge of plant equipment. 
• Proven ability to supervise contractor tasks in a maintenance environment. 
• Experience using SAP and Microsoft Project 
• Solid understanding of WH&S regulations and the ability to minimise equipment downtime. 
• High level of organizational skills 
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to safety and teamwork 

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all 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.
• Employee Benefits Program: Employee Added Extras (EAE), our Employee Benefits Program, provides discounts for you and your friends and family on gift cards, shopping, groceries, home products, car rentals, holidays, recreation and more
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

About Us

OneSteel Manufacturing operates a mining and steel manufacturing business. As Australia’s only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products we provide solutions for nation-building infrastructure including rail. With State and Federal Government investment, the Whyalla Mining and Steel Manufacturing assets form part of the sovereign security of Australia’s manufacturing sector.

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 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.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.