Shutdown Maintenance Planner

Role Overview

Join Northern Star Resources Limited as a Shutdown Maintenance Planner at our KCGM Fimiston Operation in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. In this pivotal role, reporting to the Shutdown Maintenance Superintendent, you will oversee the planning of all corrective, preventative, and predictive shutdown maintenance activities. Your focus will be on creating precise work packs that ensure safe, efficient execution while minimizing forecast work order logs. You will also manage master planning activities aligned with Superintendent Shutdown Accountabilities.

Key Duties

• Develop Fixed Plant Shutdown work orders fully compliant with NSR Work Management Guideline (NSR-TS-025C-GUI) before transitioning them to Planned (S) status, beginning your planning responsibilities from the Forecast (Q) phase onwards.
• Prepare comprehensive work packs incorporating instructions, checklists, safety protocols, and reference materials to optimize operational efficiency and readiness.
• Assist in scope packaging prior to freeze milestones, ensuring all scope is accurately defined and prepared for gating.
• Maintain an acceptable number of work orders in the Forecast (Q) status to prevent delays in work execution.
• Implement Continuous Improvement work requests and manage Pronto master data and task lists (NSR-TS-025E-GUI).

Required Qualifications and Skills

• At least 5 years of relevant mining maintenance experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Pronto Xi software.
• Proven capability to uphold or surpass industry best practices related to Work Management tasks.
• Adaptability to enhancements in Asset Management procedures and practices.
• Familiarity with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022.
• Strong attention to detail and effective, clear communication skills.
• Possession of a trade certificate or an engineering degree in a relevant field.
• Current C class Western Australian driver's license.

Employee Benefits and Work Conditions

• Family-friendly work roster with 5/2 or 4/3 cycles of 10-hour days only.
• Eligibility for a quarterly Short-Term Incentive bonus up to $18,000 annually, based on performance.
• Premium Private Health Insurance and subsidized GU Health Insurance covering employees and immediate family with gold-level hospital and ancillary benefits offering rebates between 80% and 100%.
• Competitive bonus programs including quarterly and annual incentives.
• Employee share schemes with options for free shares and matched contributions.
• Comprehensive parental leave and confidential wellbeing support initiatives.
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and specific FIFO benefits where applicable.
• Flexible working policies subject to business and role requirements.

About the Location

Kalgoorlie is a lively regional hub located in Western Australia's Goldfields region, rich in history and community spirit since 1893. The town, just minutes away from the iconic Super Pit, offers extensive sporting, community, child care, and educational amenities. Its warm climate supports an active outdoor lifestyle and fosters a balanced work-life environment with a close-knit community.

About Northern Star Resources

Northern Star Resources Limited is a globally recognized gold producer operating mines, development projects, and exploration programs in Western Australia and Alaska. Our operational centres include Kalgoorlie, Yandall, and Pogo alongside our developmental Hemi project, all based in locations with low sovereign risk.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy pre-employment conditions including medical examinations, drug and alcohol screening, proof of right to work, and an Australian national police clearance. Northern Star encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and is committed to equal employment opportunities.