Maintenance Planning Specialist - Open Pit

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Responsible for scheduling operational maintenance activities and ensuring all required parts and technical information are available to optimize workshop productivity.

Our busy open pit maintenance workshop is on the hunt for a skilled specialist - Maintenance Planner. This role will be accountable for scheduling short term operational maintenance activities, manipulating the weekly maintenance plan to meet production and workshop priorities, as well as ensuring all parts and technical information is available for planned stoppages. 7 days on, 7 days off (dayshift only) roster allowing for that work/life balance. 

This position requires knowledge of mobile plant maintenance, mobile plant maintenance strategies and the ability to navigate the CMMS, specifically, Pronto. If you have the skills and experience, apply today!

Role requirements:

  • Monitor planned maintenance service schedule and manipulate short term plan to maintain service accuracy
  • Upload all approved backlogs into the CMMS (Pronto) ensuring accuracy and correctness of entry
  • Work closely with the Execution team to ensure budgeted numbers of equipment type are available for Operations
  • Schedule repairs and servicing of all nominated fixed plant, support and workshop equipment ensuring minimal down time and prioritisation in accordance with business requirements and strategy
  • Identify and submit appropriate suggestions for additions and/or changes to maintenance strategies via the strategy change request process
  • Monitor and review the standard of closed work orders ensuring correct data into the CMMS (Pronto) to track maintenance history
  • Preferable Trade Certified with minimum 4 years post trade experience
  • Full and current Drivers Licence, competent driving manual vehicles
  • Immediate work rights/ NZ Visa will be required for this position

Experience:

  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to successfully manage fluctuating workloads and prioritise accordingly
  • Prior experience in a Leading Hand or Supervision role
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude on large construction and mining equipment with the ability to absorb technical information quickly
  • Intermediate computer literacy skills (including Microsoft Office suit of programs)
  • Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills to enable effective resolution of issues within the workplace
  • Previous experience with Pronto or similar CMMS applications (desirable)
  • Hands on familiarisation with Caterpillar and Hitachi products (desirable)
  • Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.
  • 7 days on, 7 days off, 12hr (dayshift only) roster
  • Competitive salary, bonus, and discounts
  • Discounts on retail and services
  • Free Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance
  • Living Our Values recognition program
  • Onsite Physiotherapist and nurses suite
  • Free transport to work
  • Study assistance
  • Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

 

OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

**Applications close 21 January 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. 

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected]
 

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Education Stipend: Study assistance
  • Health Insurance: Free Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance
  • Free transport to work: Free transport to work

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