JOB HIGHLIGHTS

15% Super | Site Allowance | Bonus | Medical Benefit
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
8:6 Family Friendly Roster | FIFO ex Perth | Permanent Opportunity

LAST UPDATED

30/07/2025
Minara Resources has an opportunity for an experienced Electrical Planner to join our team.
Minara Resources is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.
Minara Resources is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people and operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.
The Role
The successful person will become a member of a hardworking and committed team who are responsible for planning and scheduling asset maintenance and repair work for their responsible departments, to optimise the productivity of the plant through asset availability.
You will be responsible for:
Scheduling plant maintenance to ensure minimum asset downtime and increase asset availability
Supporting shutdown activities by providing consistent quality work orders in a timely fashion
Optimising plant availability, reliability, performance, and safety through planned maintenance strategies
Improving maintenance performance through development and modification of maintenance activities and schedules
Keeping the company dedicated CMMS up to date with effective maintenance plans and procedures
Maintaining effective interaction with the maintenance and production departments
Actively develop a culture of teamwork and development within Electrical/Instrumentation, Maintenance, Planning and Shutdown Teams
About You
This role would suit a Electrical Planner with previous experience in CMMS within a fixed plant/refinery environment who is looking for job security and career opportunities. You will also have:
An Australian recognised Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Trade Qualification/s (preferred)
Your current and valid manual Australian Driver’s licence
Thorough knowledge of modern maintenance planning and scheduling philosophies
Proven ability to plan and schedule for multiple areas and disciplines
Practiced trouble shooting and problem-solving abilities with the ability to communicate effectively across various departments
Adaptable computer skills with the ability to use a CMMS and Microsoft Office Suite
What We Offer
We offer a diverse range of roles across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.
Also on offer are:
A permanent position working directly for Minara Resources
The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing
A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs
An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%
A generous private health insurance allowance
A Variable Compensation Program that creates a link between individual performance and company success
Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.
Relocation and visa support.

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