Maintenance Planner - DIDO

Company description:

Tronox Global Holdings Pty. Ltd.

Job description:

Role: Maintenance Planner

Location: Cooljarloo Mine Site - Brand Highway Cataby

Employment type: Permanent - Full Time

Roster: Mon - Fri 38 hr ave week - 9 day fortnight option

About Tronox

Tronox is the world's leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and other materials that add brightness and durability to products you encounter every day. We are 6,500 people strong, located across 12 countries and unified by a strong set of values that guide us in our work. At our mines and manufacturing plants, labs and offices, we responsibly transform the earth's resources into​ products and opportunities that enhance lives. Our vision is to shape a sustainable, thriving world through enriched and refined minerals.

• We strive for excellence in safety and sustainability, focusing on what is critical to improve how we operate and to enhance the communities where we work and live.
• We provide challenging work and encourage innovative thinking, collaborating closely to bring our best ideas forward and add value for our customers.
• We invest in and value the success of our people, empowering them to take charge of their personal and professional development.
• We are unified globally and strengthened locally, leveraging the most culturally and geographically diverse team in the industry to connect better around the world.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Maintenance Planner to join the team at our Cooljarloo Mine site, which is just north of Cataby in Western Australia.

Our site is located 2hrs drive / 170km to the North of Perth CBD. This is a Drive-In Drive-Out (DIDO) role where you will stay at our village with meals and accommodation provided during whilst on site. Working a 9 day fortnight (WK1: Mon- Fri / Wk2: Mon - Thurs).

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role will be accountable for:

Weekly planning

• Proactively plan and estimate maintenance activities, ensuring that agreed resources, equipment for maintenance are available - 5 weekly forward plan
• Develop and manage a consistent process for planning of all tasks including sourcing and procurement of materials, equipment and labour resources - backlog
• Prioritise and manage the backlog of work requests to ensure only critical work is being planned
• Evaluate and challenge the scheduling to optimise planned work efficiencies
• Collaborate with maintenance teams, operations, engineering, and procurement to gather necessary information and ensure alignment with work orders
• Monitor KPI's to track status, resource utilization, and budget adherence.
• Monitor progress of planning activities on a daily and weekly basis and keep stakeholders updated

Shutdown planning

• Monitor progress of shutdown activities on a daily and weekly basis and keep stakeholders updated
• Participate in risk evaluation and safe operation assessments
• Contractor management and reviewing documentation
• Ensure compliance with relevant Environmental, OSH and Registered Equipment legislation.
• Provide reports for management to track project/shutdown status, resource utilization, and budget adherence.
• Coordinate and manage meetings to optimise the shutdown plans and risks of all activities in the work list
• A Shutdown should only consist of work that requires a shutdown to be executed

Maintain CMMS

• Updating MDG tasks as required.
• Continue maintenance of the CMMS, BOMs, task lists and etc
• Continue improving of planning process.

About You

To be successful in your application you will ideally possess:

• 5 years+ experience in a similar role
• Previous experience in a shutdown or turnaround planning (desirable), willing to learn, aim is to rotate shutdowns with Senior planners
• Experience in using SAP and MS projects
• Mechanical Trade Certificate or equivalent (desired)
• Mining, mineral sands, dredging experience (desired)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with relevant safety regulations and industry standards
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Why Join Tronox?

When you join Tronox, you'll work with brilliant people, close to home and around the world. We offer a dynamic, supportive environment that empowers you to achieve your fullest potential — because we recognise that when you grow, we grow.

In return for your commitment, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

• 38-hour week with optional nine-day fortnight - with overtime on a needs basis, converted to time in lieu.
• Eligible for Tronox bonus scheme
• 13% superannuation
• Access long service leave after five years (pro-rata)
• Company-paid salary continuance, journey, TPD and life insurance
• Annual leave purchase program
• Health and wellness benefits
• Novated leasing options
• Service awards recognising your commitment
• LinkedIn Learning for professional development
• Inclusive, high-performance culture where people are valued

Ready to Get Started?

We look forward to hearing from you. Click the "Quick Apply" button above to begin the application process today.

Applications close on 24th September 2026.

Tronox is committed to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.

Tronox reserves the right to remove the job postings prior to the stated closing date. If you are interested in applying in this position, please submit your application as soon as possible.