U/G Lead Electrical Planner

About us

From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us.

At Ernest Henry

At Ernest Henry, our mine life extension to 2040 and a doubling of ore reserves offers more operational diversity on site, and a bright future for our people and the community.

Your Benefits 

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), quarterly bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance, and allowances for DIDO and local employees.

At Ernest Henry, you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) roster from Brisbane, Cairns or Townsville or a drive-in/drive-out (DIDO) roster and take advantage of our top-class camp, or live local in the close-knit community of Cloncurry and be home every night.

This roster is 8/6 (days) and a 12-hour day

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.

About the role

Reporting to the Underground (U/G) Electrical Maintenance Superintendent, the lead planner will work closely with the maintenance superintendents, operational maintenance teams, and asset management and reliability teams to develop maintenance strategies, manage master data, and ensure that all work is carried out safely and in compliance with site and industry standards

This role is responsible for Strategic direction of the planning functions, coordination and supervision of the maintenance planning team, consisting of short term and Shutdown planners, as well as development and implementation of systems and processes to support the maintenance department to meet our KPIs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining systems to support maintenance planning for underground fixed plant equipment.
• Aligning planning processes with overarching equipment strategies and department priorities.
• Coordinating with asset management teams to assess equipment condition and implementing proactive strategies.
• Managing master data for underground fixed plant equipment, including integrating new assets.
• Overseeing personnel availability and collaborating with procurement to support maintenance execution.
• Ensuring maintenance activities align with asset management plans and risk management practices.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance.
• Providing input into capital projects, audits, and upgrades for fixed plant equipment.

About you

The position requires a current Electrical Fitter Mechanical Licence (QLD) and experience in maintenance, mine planning, and scheduling, preferably in an underground mining environment. Key skills include a strong understanding of fixed plant equipment used in underground mining, proficiency with maintenance planning software (e.g., Pronto or similar CMMS), and excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities. A commitment to safety, environmental standards, and effective teamwork is essential.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

To find out more about us and our Ernest Henry Operation, click here: https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.