Mobile Maintenance Planner

Company Overview

Tolu Minerals Limited has successfully completed its exploration phase and is transitioning into underground mining operations in Papua New Guinea, with full-scale production targeted for 2027. This role is part of the build-up of operational capability across the Mobile Maintenance Department as the company moves from development into full operational status.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Superintendent and Head of Mobile Maintenance the Senior Maintenance Planner is responsible for overseeing and developing, scheduling, and coordinating planned maintenance activities for Tolu Minerals' mobile equipment fleet. The role ensures maintenance work is properly planned, resourced, and sequenced to maximize equipment availability while minimizing disruption to operations, and maintains accurate maintenance records to support the transition to full-scale production in 2027 and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the team of junior planners and parts expeditors in successful maintenance planning, mentor and develop the teams skill sets.
• Spend time in the field interacting with the production and maintenance workforce, ensuring the ongoing effectiveness of the planning/work management process.
• Provide significant input into the development/review of maintenance strategies in consultation with Production, Maintenance and equipment OEM’s to ensure that PM’s and other maintenance activities will safely deliver the desired equipment performance – e.g. equipment availability/reliability targets
• Review/update task PM’s and activities as part of ongoing continuous improvement ensuring all PM’s and activities have clear purpose in assessing component condition and preventing failures.
• Ensure that all PM activities (labour, parts, tasks, costs, etc.) and schedules are uploaded and maintained in Pronto for system integrity.
• Maintain a 2 - 12 week equipment planned maintenance schedule, make adjustments when necessary to optimise/maximise equipment availability and utilisation.
• Ongoing management of the reference library and drawings.
• Monitor equipment wear rates, and use this data to optimise timing/scheduling of tasks.
• Catalogue spare parts and update stock levels when necessary to avoid stock-outs and ensure supply of parts and re-buildables as required. Update equipment Bill of Materials to maintain accuracy.
• Execute the Maintenance Asset Management strategy as delivered by the Head of Maintenance
• Ensure registers are regularly updated
• In partnership with the Mobil Maintenance superintendent Provide regular backlog reports for` the Head of Mobile Maintenance with commentary.
• Maintain and update the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) with work order history, equipment data, and maintenance records.
• Liaise with the Warehouse/Procurement team to ensure spare parts and consumables are available ahead of scheduled maintenance.
• Assist in the Analysis of equipment maintenance and failure history to identify trends and recommend improvements to maintenance strategy.
• Assist in Supporting cost control by tracking maintenance labour hours, parts usage, and budget variance for the mobile fleet.
• Participate in maintenance planning meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in Diesel Fitting, Heavy Equipment Mechanics, or related mechanical/electrical discipline, or equivalent planning/scheduling qualification.
• Certificate or diploma in Maintenance Planning, Engineering, or Asset Management preferred.
• Current PNG driver's license.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a maintenance planning, scheduling, or coordination role within a mining or heavy industrial environment.
• Prior trade background in mechanical or heavy equipment maintenance highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience using a CMMS (e.g. Pronto or similar, Microsoft) for work order and scheduling management.
• Experience in an underground mining environment preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and scheduling skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in CMMS and Microsoft Office (Excel in particular) for planning and reporting.
• Good understanding of preventive maintenance principles and mobile equipment maintenance requirements.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across maintenance, operations, and supply chain teams.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret maintenance data and identify trends.
• Ability to work proactively and manage multiple competing priorities.

Working Conditions

• Underground and surface mining environment with exposure to heat, humidity, noise, dust, and confined spaces.
• Operates on a fixed roster of 19 days on / 9 days off.
• Required to work shift patterns including day and night shift as rostered.
• Must comply with all Tolu Minerals HSE policies, PNG Mining Safety regulations, and site-specific permit-to-work systems.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory at all times in designated areas.

Acknowledgement

This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties may be amended from time to time in line with operational requirements as Tolu Minerals progresses toward full production.

How to Apply

If you have the skills, experience, and motivation to contribute to the continued success of Tolu Minerals, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining the position you are applying for to: [email protected]

Application close on the 24/07/2026 @3pm

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within two (2) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.