Maintenance Planner - Electrical

Overview of the Role

Location: Port Pirie, South Australia

Contract Type: Permanent

Reports To: Maintenance Planning Leader

Are you ready to take the next step in your career by contributing to critical maintenance activities in a high-performing team? At Nyrstar, we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Maintenance Planner - Electrical to join our Port Pirie team. In this key role, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating electrical maintenance tasks, ensuring materials and resources are secured while aligning with operational goals.

This role offers the opportunity to showcase your organizational and time-management skills in a dynamic environment. Reporting to the Maintenance Planning Leader, this is a residential role based in Port Pirie, South Australia, working a 5/2 roster. Relocation assistance will be provided for the successful candidate, as required.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling:

• Consolidate and create maintenance work orders from notifications, ensuring accurate documentation of all tasks.
• Develop detailed job plans with clear operations, resource allocation, and material procurement.
• Schedule at least 80% of maintenance team capacity (KPI: Hours Scheduled / Hours Available) and issue weekly schedules broken into daily tasks.
• Proactively update task lists, adjust maintenance frequencies, and keep maintenance systems accurate and up-to-date.

Coordination & Communication:

• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including the Electrical Department, Maintenance Team Leaders, Supervisors, and Superintendents, to ensure plans align with operational needs.
• Liaise with external suppliers and service providers to confirm materials, spare parts, and services are available for planned maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate necessary contractor documentation for the execution of maintenance tasks.

Systems Support & Standards:

• Maintain clean, accurate maintenance system records, removing outdated tasks and documenting completed work.
• Provide detailed weekly reports on incomplete tasks, "out of plan" activities, and schedule compliance (KPI: % Schedule Compliance).
• Utilize SAP (if applicable) or similar maintenance management systems for planning, scheduling, and reporting.

Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE):

• Ensure all plans and procedures reflect safety and environmental standards, contributing to a safe and healthy workplace.
• Take a proactive approach to hazard identification and elimination during planning processes.

At Nyrstar, we don't just offer jobs - we build careers. You will be joining a collaborative team in a global company where innovation and continuous improvement drive everything we do.

From professional development opportunities to being part of an organisation that values safety, accountability, and teamwork, this is your chance to make an impact!

This role offers:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• Professional development opportunities to support career growth.
• The opportunity to work with a diverse, skilled, and supportive team.
• The chance to contribute to a rewarding safety culture in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• A stable platform as part of an organization supported by global industry leader Trafigura.
• Relocation package for eligible candidates

Ready to shape the future of global metals with Nyrstar? Apply Now to submit your resume and cover letter. For more information, contact us directly for a confidential discussion. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don't delay - apply today!