Maintenance Planner | Monday to Friday | Darwin Office

About GR Production Services
GR Production Services is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, projects, and advisory services to the energy and resources industries. With almost 30 years of experience, we have an outstanding track record of successful service delivery for our clients and a reputation for providing safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions to production challenges. We are committed to expanding our business to deliver fully integrated services and projects that add value for our clients, our people, and the communities in which we work.

GR Production Services is a division of GR Engineering Services (ASX: GNG).

We've have recently kicked of operations & maintenance with Tamboran Resources at the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility (SPCF) in the Northern Territory — right at the heart of one of Australia's most exciting emerging energy regions – The Beetaloo Basin. This is your chance to get in on the ground floor of a landmark project, work alongside a high-performing team, and play a real role in shaping Australia's energy future. 

The Role

We’re seeking a proactive Maintenance Planner to play a pivotal role in establishing and optimising maintenance operations within a new onshore gas production facility. This is an exciting opportunity to shape systems, processes, and planning frameworks from the ground up while ensuring alignment with safety, cost, and schedule targets.

You will take ownership of maintenance planning cycles—from short-term scheduling through to long-range planning—while coordinating logistics, contractors, and cross-functional teams. Your expertise will ensure operational readiness, execution excellence, and continuous improvement across all maintenance activities.

What you will be responsible for:

• Developing and managing integrated maintenance and turnaround plans
• Take ownership of the plan; fortnightly, monthly, 3-monthly and 2 yearly
• Building and maintaining CMMS systems, scopes of work, and schedules
• Coordinating multi-discipline teams (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, operations)
• Managing logistics including equipment hire, scaffolding, and site resources
• Preparing work packs, JHAs, and ensuring execution readiness
• Tracking progress, resolving planning issues, and updating schedules
• Overseeing contractor/vendor performance and compliance
• Supporting cost tracking, resource planning, and materials coordination
• Engaging stakeholders to ensure alignment across all planning horizons
• Upholding HSEQ standards, safety processes, and reporting obligations

Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree or Mechanical/Electrical Trade Certificate
• Valid, open C Class Driver’s Licence (manual)

Experience & Skills:

• 2+ years in maintenance planning within oil & gas or heavy industry
• 2+ years’ experience using CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo, Oracle)
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategies and lifecycle planning
• Knowledge of industrial equipment (pumps, compressors, valves, etc.)
• Familiarity with standards such as AS/NZS, API, ISO
• Proven ability to coordinate complex, multi-discipline work scopes
• Strong stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and communication skills

Why Join Us?

At GR Production Services, we are committed to delivering excellence across the energy and resources sector. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Be part of building and shaping a new facility from the ground up
• Work in a dynamic, high-impact role with real ownership
• Collaborate with experienced teams across engineering and operations
• Contribute to safe, efficient, and future-focused maintenance strategies

Apply now and complete the screening questions, previous applicants are welcome to resubmit.

Only applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

GR Production Services are committed to workplace diversity and strongly encourages female and Indigenous candidates to apply.