Shutdown Lead Planner

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Shutdown Lead Planner to support long-term shutdown maintenance planning for plant operations.

Based in the Adelaide office, this role will focus on planning, coordinating and controlling shutdown maintenance requirements to support safe, reliable and cost-effective plant performance. There will be times where site attendance is required.

This role will suit a shutdown planning professional with strong SAP capability, experience coordinating work scopes and schedules, and the confidence to work across contractors, supervisors, event leaders and key operational stakeholders.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Adelaide office-based role
• 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
• 6 + 6 month contract
• Site attendance required at times
• $80–$85 per hour + super
• Lead shutdown planning from early scope development through execution and close-out

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shutdown planning activities, including scope collation, scheduling, work pack preparation and execution readiness
• Set up and maintain SAP shutdown structures, including shutdown numbers, work orders, job plans, labour, costs and tooling
• Prepare preliminary and detailed cost estimates, track budget performance and support Capex/Opex reporting
• Coordinate contractor engagement, tender work packs, purchase requisitions and long-lead item planning
• Monitor shutdown planning and execution progress, update networks and manage schedule changes, late work and emergent work
• Support shutdown close-out, including work order updates, as-built schedules, cost reviews, lessons learnt and file archiving

About You

• Proven experience in shutdown planning, lead planning or maintenance planning roles
• Strong SAP experience, including shutdown numbers, work order structures and job plan development
• Experience preparing shutdown work packs, schedules, networks and cost estimates
• Strong understanding of shutdown execution, contractor coordination and work management processes
• Strong Excel capability, with experience tracking budgets and reporting progress
• Confident communicator with the ability to chair meetings and engage with supervisors, contractors and shutdown leaders

Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty Ltd is a privately owned Australian company with offices throughout Australia and internationally. MSS provides technical specialists, industry experts, and senior consultants to support maintenance systems, business processes, and operational environments requiring specialised skill sets.

MSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Our Recruitment Process

Once you apply, our team will review your application. If you're a potential match, you'll receive an email within 24 hours to gather more information. Once that’s completed, we’ll aim to contact you within 72 hours for a chat with one of our recruiters. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application.