As a large open cut mining operation in the NSW Hunter Valley, HVO is a workplace where you can unearth opportunities. The opportunity to make a difference in a fast paced and exciting environment. To be empowered, have your opinions valued and your efforts rewarded. The opportunity to take charge of your career, starting with this role.

HVO is laying the foundation for the future by investing in equipment, technology and our people so we consistently achieve our goals and contribute positively to the environment and the community.
So, we are seeking a confident and enthusiastic person who share our values – Think Sharp, Dig In and Care - to join our high performing team.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Job Description

Maintenance Planner – Long Term Planning

Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Planner, this is a key role within the Long-Term Planning (LTP) team responsible for driving asset strategy, cost discipline and production reliability across site.

This role is suited to a planner who can take asset data and site requirements and turn them into clear, executable plans that improve reliability and control costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short and long-term maintenance strategies for new and existing assets

• Translate life-of-asset strategy into executable plans aligned with production targets

• Drive equipment reliability, availability and cost efficiency through structured planning

• Collaborate closely with Supervisors, Area Coordinators and Reliability teams to ensure plan integrity and execution discipline

• Maintain high data integrity within SAP, including detailed and accurate work order development

• Support budgeting, forecasting and cost control using Xeras

• Contribute to capital planning, life-extension decisions and major shutdown scoping

• Support continuous improvement of planning standards and compliance with the GCAA Asset Management Framework

Roster and Location:

• Monday to Friday roster

• Based on site at HVO

About You

• Proven experience in maintenance planning within heavy industry (mining preferred)

• Strong SAP capability and confidence in planning system governance

• Experience using Xeras or similar budgeting/forecasting tools

• Formal trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Engineering

• Solid understanding of FMECA, maintenance strategy development and cost drivers

• Able to interpret engineering drawings, OEM manuals and technical standards

• Commercially aware — understands the link between planning quality and site profitability

• Highly organised, detail-driven and proactive

• Strong communicator able to influence across operations, reliability and finance

Employee benefits include:

• Minimum five weeks annual leave

• Market competitive salary

• A safe, inclusive and respectful workplace

• Structured training and development to support you progress your career

• Education assistance

• Generous incentive program

• Health and wellness reimbursement program

• Paid parental leave

• Salary sacrificing options

• Private health insurance subsidies

Based on site at HVO

Hunter Valley Operations Location

Working for us isn’t like working at any old mine. We offer you the opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance.
Providing you with healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority.