Maintenance Planner - Mechanical

Due to an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity is now open for a Maintenance Planner – Mechanical to join the Maintenance Planning team.

You will be responsible for planning and scheduling services to support the Mechanical Maintenance teams in the delivery of the weekly maintenance schedule and ensure that all works on the weekly schedule are planned. This role is also responsible for ensuring tasks have been assessed with time estimates calculated for each discipline, materials identified, sourced and ordered.

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 to the successful candidate if required.

About the role

• Create maintenance work orders from notifications and build individual job plans by adding all operations, both internal and external, and ordering materials necessary to complete the work.
• Coordinate completion of all work scope documentation necessary to enable execution of planned maintenance work by contractors.
• Schedule at least 80% of the total maintenance team capacity with KPI – hours scheduled / hours available.
• Create and distribute the weekly maintenance schedule detailed to days for internal work centres

About you

• Experience in maintenance, maintenance planning or similar role
• Experience in mining, minerals processing or a similar heavy industry environment is advantageous

• Organisational and time management skills to support maintenance outcomes
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships to achieve targets
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft suite and SAP
• Formal trade qualifications in – Fitting & Turning or Fabrication (minimum of Certificate III) highly regarded but not essential

What we offer:

At Nyrstar, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers. You’ll 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!

• On the job training and support
• 5 weeks annual leave

• Competitive salary in a regional location (2.5 hrs from Adelaide)
• Discounts on health insurance, gym memberships & novated car leasing
• Subsidised dental care & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work
• Further education support
• A relocation package may be offered for this role

Apply now to join a company offering challenge, reward, growth and to enjoy the friendly Port Pirie lifestyle.

About Nyrstar

Nyrstar is an international producer of critical minerals and metals essential for a low carbon future. With a market leading position in zinc and lead, Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the United States and Australia and employs approximately 4,000 people.

With the support of the Australian, South Australian and Tasmanian Governments, Nyrstar Australia is pursuing opportunities to develop new critical minerals products and distribution channels – repositioning the Australian business for the long term. Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies. Visit www.nyrstar.com

Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia. Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity within its workforce. Nyrstar Port Pirie’s Safety Policy requires clean shaven employees and is a non-smoking site. As a Major Hazard Facility that is subject to SafeWork SA regulations, you may be asked questions regarding your physical attributes to ensure regulatory compliance. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.