Planner - 33119

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Planner / Scheduler to support a portfolio of maintenance, asset improvement and sustaining capital projects within a large-scale mining operation.
Working on an 8:6 FIFO roster to Cloudbreak (Nullagine Road, Newman WA), you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, reporting and resource coordination across a range of operational and project-based activities, ensuring safe and efficient project delivery.

Projects may include:

• Asset replacement and refurbishment programs
• Structural remediation works (steel, concrete and civil)
• Plant modifications and upgrades
• Sustaining capital projects
• Shutdown and outage preparation
• Asset integrity and reliability improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Build and manage work packages, resource plans and execution schedules.
• Monitor progress against milestones and identify schedule risks and constraints.
• Coordinate short-term and long-term planning activities.
• Support shutdown planning and execution readiness.

Work Management & Resource Coordination

• Manage work order planning and scheduling activities.
• Coordinate labour, equipment and materials required for execution.
• Support procurement and contractor mobilisation requirements.
• Ensure resources are allocated efficiently and aligned with project priorities.
• Track labour hours, productivity and schedule performance.

Reporting & Project Controls

• Produce schedule updates, KPI reports and project performance dashboards.
• Support forecasting, budgeting and cost tracking activities.
• Monitor contractor progress and provide schedule recovery recommendations.
• Maintain accurate planning records and project controls documentation.
• Communicate project status, risks and opportunities to stakeholders.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in planning and scheduling within mining, resources, industrial or heavy maintenance environments.
• Strong Primavera P6 experience.
• Experience supporting shutdowns, sustaining capital or asset improvement projects.
• Understanding of resource planning, forecasting and project controls.
• Exposure to SAP or similar work management systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.

Roster & Location

• 8:6 FIFO roster
• Cloudbreak Operations – Nullagine Road, Newman WA
• Long-term project pipeline within a major mining environment.

DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.

DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.

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