Maintenance Planner

Exciting 15-month FTC at Curragh Complex! Be a Maintenance Planner, supporting mechanical maintenance scheduling and optimisation

CORONADO GLOBAL RESOURCES is one of the world's biggest producers of high-quality Metallurgical Coal. Our global operations are located in two of the largest and most productive metallurgical coal basins in the world, the Bowen Basin in Queensland, Australia and the Central Appalachian region of the US, servicing customers throughout the Asia-Pacific, Americas and Europe.

Curragh Mine is one of the largest open-cut coal mines in Queensland's Bowen Basin and located only 12 kilometres from the local township of Blackwater.

With an unwavering commitment to Safety, Coronado Curragh can provide you with an exciting opportunity to further your career in the coal industry while creating a lifestyle that's right for you and your family.

About the Role

Coronado is seeking a Maintenance Planner on a 15-month Fixed-Term contract. Reporting to the Planning and Warehouse Superintendent, you’ll be the key link between maintenance and production, ensuring mechanical maintenance is well-coordinated and executed efficiently. This role will be based at our Curragh Complex in Blackwater.

What You'll Do

• Plan and schedule mechanical maintenance activities, inspections, and shutdowns to keep operations running smoothly.
• Work closely with maintenance and production teams to prioritise tasks based on operational needs and resource availability.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance strategies, boost equipment reliability, and optimise efficiency.
• Ensure all mechanical work complies with statutory regulations and safety requirements.
• Maintain clear records and provide timely updates to support decision-making across teams.

What You'll Bring

• Strong mechanical knowledge with experience in maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Understanding of asset management, life cycle costing, and budget forecasting.
• Knowledge of statutory laws for open-cut coal mine maintenance.
• Skilled in SAP; Prometheus experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

What We Offer

At Coronado Curragh, our CARE values — Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — guide how we work and lead. We are committed to supporting your development through tailored learning opportunities and wellbeing initiatives that enable both personal and professional growth.

You’ll benefit from:

• • A competitive salary package
  • Company-funded relocation, including subsidised accommodation options
  • A short 15-minute commute to site
  • Easy access to the stunning Capricorn Coast

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusivity, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We offer exceptional career opportunities in the US and Australia, with long-term career prospects and a range of staff benefits. 

Coronado Curragh values collaboration, taking accountability, respect for each other and striving for excellence in all that we do.  We are an inclusive employer that values and responds to innovation and encourages and recognises employee contributions and ideas. We reward our people’s effort and performance.  

This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to further develop their mining career with one of the world’s largest metallurgical coal producers.