" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eLong Term Maintenance Planner\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5453\"\u003e Mining / Oil \u0026amp; Gas / Utilities \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5454\"\u003e Engineering \u0026amp; Maintenance \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5455\"\u003e Carmichael Mine \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5456\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 25/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eShape the future of fleet maintenance with strategic long-term planning\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5/2/4/3 Roster FIFO from Rockhampton or Townsville\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork with leading OEM equipment including Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, and Lie\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShape long-term maintenance strategy | Drive equipment reliability | Influence fleet performance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e MacKellar is seeking an experienced Long Term Maintenance Planner to join our maintenance team and play a critical role in the long-term performance and reliability of our heavy mobile equipment fleet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is an opportunity to move beyond day-to-day scheduling and take ownership of component strategies, maintenance forecasting and long-range planning across a large open-cut mining operation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll work closely with site maintenance, reliability and supply teams to ensure component replacements are planned, resourced and executed at the right time \u0026mdash; helping minimise unplanned downtime and maximise fleet availability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this role, you\u0026rsquo;ll be responsible for developing and continuously improving long-term maintenance plans across our HME fleet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Your key responsibilities will include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping long-range maintenance and component replacement strategies for heavy mining equipment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForecasting upcoming component requirements and coordinating sourcing, procurement and availability\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with site-based planners to align planned component change-outs and work packages with operational requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviewing component life and historical performance to identify opportunities for improved replacement strategies\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintaining accurate equipment records, component histories and long-term maintenance forecasts\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviewing and improving CMMS data, processes and workflows across systems such as JDE\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDriving continuous improvement across component planning, maintenance execution and fleet reliability\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;ll be a strategic and commercially minded maintenance professional who understands how effective long-term planning translates into equipment availability and operational performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To be successful, you\u0026rsquo;ll have:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA Mechanical Trade Certificate and/or Mechanical Engineering qualification\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience in a maintenance planning role within open-cut mining\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of HME maintenance, component change-out strategies and work management processes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience using CMMS platforms such as SAP, AMT or JDE\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong Microsoft Office skills, particularly for planning, reporting and analysis\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with major mining equipment and OEMs including Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi and/or Liebherr\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with maintenance, reliability, procurement and site teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA proactive approach to identifying risks, improving processes and optimising equipment performance\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Experience with diagnostic and OEM systems such as CAT SIS, Cummins INSITE or Liebherr LIDOS will be highly regarded.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Join MacKellar? \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt MacKellar, you\u0026rsquo;ll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how maintenance is planned and delivered across our mining operations.\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll be part of a collaborative team where technical knowledge, forward thinking and continuous improvement are valued, with the opportunity to influence strategies that directly affect fleet reliability, maintenance costs and production performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0027re an experienced Maintenance Planner ready to take ownership of long-term fleet strategy and component planning, we want to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e Apply now to join MacKellar and help shape the future of our maintenance operations.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0027re a self-motivated planner with a focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, we\u0027d love to hear from you. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1123431\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "