Maintenance Planner / Scheduler

• Collaborative leader and supportive team
• Structured career development and learning
• Residential role offering an attractive coastal lifestyle Gladstone

About the role

We are looking for a Maintenance Planner / Scheduler to plan and schedule for our highly complex and dynamic alumina refinery. You will develop and implement maintenance tactics and improve the maintenance system for use in the preparation of weekly maintenance schedules.

This role is a great opportunity for a passionate and self-motivated individual who has exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. You will have the ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment and will need to be able to effectively prioritise your workload. Working a 9 day fortnight roster and reporting to the Superintendent - Maintenance Planning, you will be:

• Chairing meetings & liaising with production advisors and maintenance team leaders to identify efficient and effective scheduling requirements
• Optimising equipment maintenance strategies and maintain the SAP maintenance system, by reviewing, analysing and improving to master data
• Creating work orders from notifications using tasks lists, and adding required planning information
• Providing advice, training and support to operational team members in relation to the Asset Management and Work Management Processes
• Supporting area superintendent with their Zero Based Budget development & other continuous improvement initiatives
• Use new technology to facilitate online meetings and streamline business processes.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience planning and scheduling preferably within a complex processing plant or resource industry
• Knowledge and experience with MS Office, MS Teams, SharePoint, Power BI
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members and key stakeholders
• Positive can do attitude and a willingness to work above & beyond, both independently and with the team to achieve our common goals.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a great communicator, who work with people to resolve complex issues

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience utilising SAP Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• A relevant trade qualification or equivalent background in maintenance or processing (Refinery experience will be highly regarded)
• Experience scripting with Visual Basic (VBA)

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world's most widely used metals. Active in the sector for more than 110 years, we operate large-scale, high-quality bauxite mines and alumina refineries; alongside the world's most modern and competitive aluminium smelters portfolio. Our industry leadership includes our benchmark smelting technology and enviable hydropower position, key strengths in today's carbon-constrained world.

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We've developed some of the world's largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You'll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It's a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it's this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.