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Long-Term Planner - NPI / Water Management


Company : Fortescue


Location : Perth, Australia


Created : 2025-04-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Long-Term Planner - NPI / Water ManagementCountry/Region: AUState: WACity: PerthJob ID: 10372About UsBe part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.Work Location: Fortescues Perth CBD office located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.Roster: Monday to Friday (flexible hours, with childcare creche available in the Perth office).The Fortescue team are genuinely committed to provide a caring and inclusive workplace for our employees to grow and flourish towards their full potential. With Family at the heart of our values, we offer family friendly, flexible work arrangements that allow for a happy work/life balance.Reporting to the Superintendent Long Term Planning, the Long-Term Planner NPI / Water Management, will work closely with cross-functional teams to mature and embed Long-Term Planning practices, supporting the Asset and Materials Management division of the Fortescue business. This position is responsible for the management of maintenance strategy, spares and component forecasting, along with the associated financial budgeting and forecasting. This role is critical to ensuring that our operations run smoothly and optimize long term resource utilization, minimizing downtime. Your ability to balance multiple priorities, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and anticipate and mitigate risks will contribute to the continued success of Fortescues ambitious long-term projects.Key ResponsibilitiesParticipate in maintenance strategy reviews and provide support to the reliability engineering team with improvementsSupport development and update of annual Opex and Capex budgetsReport impacts on budget and resourcing levels resulting from new/modified maintenance strategiesGenerate forecast reports and conduct forecast lookahead meetings with operational teamsAnalyse work management data to identify improvement opportunitiesManage all SAP master data notifications and change requests related to Work Management planning, scheduling and executionSupport with spares forecasting strategy / component forecastingSupport generation of parts cataloguing and inventory additions to enable maintenance strategiesQualifications and ExperienceMechanical or electrical trade or an appropriate tertiary qualificationSolid experience in Mining/Heavy Industrial maintenance planning environmentAdvanced SAP experience with proficiency in setting up and managing SAP master data structures and maintenance strategiesA sound understanding of financial processes in relation to maintenance activities such as labour and materials costing and forecastingKnowledge of NPI and Water Management related assets, their failure modes, and maintenance strategiesExperience with reliability techniques such as Failure Modes, Effects and Critical Analysis (FMECA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvementOur CommitmentFortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr