Projects and Planning Coordinator (Overhauls Coordinator)

• Coordinate high-value overhauls for the underground mining sector
• Step into a role with pace, responsibility, and real impact
• Join a tight-knit team known for quality, speed, and solutions

About the Company

Our client is a locally owned engineering business that supports underground mining operations across NSW and Queensland. With a workshop based in the Hunter and a reputation for delivering high-quality overhaul and hydraulic solutions, they work closely with OEMs and mine sites to keep equipment moving. Their approach is hands-on, practical, and built around reliability, safety, and fast turnaround times.
  
About the Role

As the Projects and Planning Coordinator (Overhauls Coordinator), you'll take ownership of end-to-end workshop coordination for mechanical and hydraulic overhauls. This isn’t just scheduling — it's a varied and requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting. You’ll collaborate across internal teams, suppliers, and customers to keep overhauls running smoothly, all while juggling priorities and tracking job progress.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of mechanical and hydraulic overhauls within the workshop
• Manage customer requirements from quotation through to completion
• Source and organise documentation, parts, scopes, and supplier pricing
• Raise and manage work orders, purchase orders, and parts requisitions
• Liaise with internal teams, supervisors, and customers on progress and changes
• Track parts and supplier deliveries to ensure on-time execution
• Maintain WIP registers and support timely, accurate invoicing
• Manage warranty and service claims
• Identify and implement process improvements that lift delivery and quality
• Ensure a safe and compliant working environment

  
Your Skills & Experience

• Strong experience coordinating workshop-based projects, ideally in mining or heavy industry
• Aptitude for learning mechanical components, hydraulic systems, or service/repair workflows
• Background in work order management, or WIP tracking
• Skilled in managing purchase orders, quotes, and supplier relationships
• Confident communicator, able to manage stakeholders across customers, workshop teams, and suppliers
• Comfortable with systems (SAP, Smartsheets, Excel or similar platforms)
• Detail-oriented, well-organised, and able to prioritise under pressure
• Knowledge of Caterpillar equipment or similar would be highly regarded

  
Benefits

• Stable full-time role with a local employer known for quality work
• Real ownership in a busy and visible role
• Supportive team culture and approachable leaders
• Opportunity to grow and make process improvements
• Convenient Hunter Valley location

  
If you're someone who enjoys being at the heart of the action, managing moving parts, and solving problems. This is a role where you can truly make an impact and be part of a team.
  
How to Apply

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, including the key responsibilities, company culture, and benefits, please contact Omali Marshall on omalim@peoplefusion.com.au Krystle Parker on krystlep@peoplefusion.com.au for a confidential discussion. Alternatively, click 'Apply' to submit your cover letter and CV.

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