Specialist - Maintenance Planning

Orica is a global leader in mining and civil blasting, with a rich history dating back to 1874 and a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees worldwide. The company is at the forefront of innovation, leveraging digital and automated technologies to transform the mining industry. Joining Orica means becoming part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of mining through new ways of thinking and pioneering solutions.

The Maintenance Planner role, based at the Hyderabad Technical Centre, is a key position supporting maintenance planning activities for the AusPac region. This onsite role, Monday to Friday, focuses on developing and delivering maintenance schedules that enhance plant uptime, asset reliability, and cost efficiency. The Maintenance Planner collaborates with multiple regional teams and contributes significantly to safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule preventative, corrective, and online/offline maintenance activities to ensure optimal plant performance.
- Coordinate with suppliers, OEMs, and external workshops to manage parts and services effectively.
- Lead planning meetings and present proposed maintenance schedules to ensure alignment across teams.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to define detailed scopes of work.
- Ensure proper work closure in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in compliance with Orica’s standards and statutory requirements.
- Monitor maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide accurate planning inputs to contribute to the annual maintenance budget.
- Maintain SAP task lists to support consistent and standardized maintenance execution.

Required Qualifications
- Technical or trade background in maintenance, such as mechanical or electrical disciplines.
- Experience working with SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or other CMMS platforms.
- Strong planning, analytical, and organizational skills to manage complex maintenance schedules.
- Understanding of maintenance inventory management, spare parts handling, and procurement processes.
- Experience working within large or global organizations, demonstrating the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Orica offers a truly global and inclusive work environment where employees can grow and develop their careers. The company promotes a collaborative culture that values diversity and supports flexible career paths. Employees benefit from learning opportunities across multiple disciplines and work in a safe, supportive workplace.

The compensation package is competitive, reflecting the value Orica places on attracting and retaining talented individuals. Working at Orica provides the chance to engage with a global network of professionals and contribute to innovative projects that have a lasting impact on the mining industry.

Orica is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity employment. The company treats all employees and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, ensuring that hiring decisions are made without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, age, military or veteran status, marital status, or disability. This commitment helps Orica harness the full potential of its diverse workforce and create an environment where everyone can thrive.