Planner Scheduler

About the role

Provide support to the Steel Products Planning Leader in the development and coordination of Shutdown and Planned Maintenace outage schedules, external resources (e.g. contractors),  services, materials,  workpack development and all other required activities  to execute and sucessfully deliver maintenance work during Planned Outages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain shutdown schedule using both MS Project and Excel. Coordinate all stages of the Shutdown & Outage Management process ensuring each of the stages and milestones are achieved to ensure shutdowns are prepared and executed in a safely and cost-effective manner
• Facilitate weekly shutdown & outage progress meetings leading up to planned events.
  Facilitate twice daily schedule updates and process reports throughout the shutdown and once daily during smaller planned outages
• Controlling the asset maintenance effort through the management of all proactive, predictive, and preventive maintenance tasks for shutdown related activities. This includes the planning of both proactive and predictive maintenance tasks (identify and secure the required resources, materials, and services) and scheduling (finding an efficient time slot based on a risk-assessed priority) of all mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Work with supply and procurement to ensure delivery of  materials in time for Planned events.
• Work with procurement to source and secure required labour, services, and equipment in line with business rules and work management process
• Ensure all activities have resources assigned and scheduled in SAP inline with Work Management process
• Work with Planners, Contractor Controllers, and stakeholders in the creation of executable work packs

Experience, and Qualifications

• Mechanical Trade Qualification preferred
• Sound understanding of maintenance methodologies
• SAP Experience
• Experience Managing Contractors
• Shutdown Scheduling
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning or supervision

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

Liberty Primary Steel operates the historic Whyalla Steelworks, approximately 400km from Adelaide.  The integrated facility which includes ironmaking, steel making, and rolling-mill facilities is Australia’s only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products providing solutions for nation-building infrastructure including rail. It is also the future home of green steel with plans to construct an Electric Arc Furnace and Direct Reduction Iron facility fed by natural gas and hydrogen

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.