Ben McDonald
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Results-driven Senior Area Scheduler/Maintenance Planner and Master Data Specialist with 10+ years’ experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, and master data management within mining, manufacturing, oil & gas. Expert in optimizing asset reliability, streamlining work processes, and leveraging CMMS/ERP systems (SAP etc.) to drive operational excellence. Recognized for analytical acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Area Scheduler/Master Data Specialist
Wood Group/Ampol
Brisbane, QLD
01.2025 - Current
- Lead the end-to-end maintenance scheduling process for Ampol Fuel Refinery, ensuring optimal resource allocation and minimal downtime.
- Manage and cleanse master data in SAP PM, ensuring accuracy for equipment, BOMs, task lists, and maintenance plans.
- Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and supply chain teams to align schedules and resolve conflicts.
- Develop and implement data governance standards, driving improvements in data quality and integrity.
- Generate and analyze KPIs (compliance, backlog, PM completion) to identify trends and recommend process enhancements.
- Train and mentor planners and supervisors on best practices and system usage.
Programs Maintenance Planner
Wood Group / Ampol
Brisbane, Qld
04.2024 - 01.2025
- SAP Experienced maintenance planner/scheduler for Ampol refinery major programs works, short and long term.
- Assessed engineering specifications/drawings to properly plan and initiate repairs and modifications.
- Developed multi discipline plans and schedules.
- Build and maintain work packs/MOC's/AFC drawings.
- Power BI Reporting, resource, forward log planning charts generation.
SAP Master Data Specialist
CAMS
09.2023 - 03.2024
- SAP Master data specialist for multiple mining companies working on data builds for HME.
- SAP PM / SAP MM master data review, create, cleanse and population
- SAP navigation, review, Display, Change and investigate.
- FLOC, Datasheet, Object type, Materials, CT’s, assemblies and load sheet validation, population and review.
- Reviewing engineering and vendor deliverables for materials cataloguing and the development of BOMs.
- Build complete maintenance packages, FMECA/BOM/Task lists/Operations/FLOC’s/CT’s etc utilising SAP, Vendor Parts Books and Supplier information.
SAP Master Data Specialist
Information Quality
09.2021 - 12.2023
- SAP Master data specialist for Santos PNG Oil & Gas fields.
- SAP PM / SAP MM master data review, cleanse and population.
- Maintenance Procedure Review and Update with a priority on Safety Critical Procedures.
- Reviewing engineering and vendor deliverables for materials cataloguing and the development of BOMs (Bill of Materials).
Maintenance Planner
Glencore
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Weekly and shutdown maintenance planning for the Lead Smelter Blast Furnace.
- Provide leadership to the maintenance personnel ensuring maintenance activities are performed in a safe and incident free manner, meeting all process, safety, management and environmental requirements.
- Develop maintenance job plans and schedules.
- Ensure maintenance efforts are focused on quality repairs and improved reliability.
- Creating purchase requisitions and sourcing reliable replacements parts.
Supervisor
Hitachi
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Build and Refurb supervisor for Excavators/Dump trucks/Wheel loaders.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Production Supervisor
Monarch Kit Homes
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure timely project completion.
- Coordinated work schedules and resource allocation for efficient workflow.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored quality control processes to maintain product standards.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
Operations Manager
Aliweld
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and improve project outcomes.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline production and reduce delays.
Estimator
ESCO
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Analyzed project specifications and cost estimates for accurate budgeting.
- Collaborated with project managers to review project timelines and resources.
- Evaluated subcontractor proposals for compliance and pricing accuracy.
Maintenance Planner
Xstrata Mining
10.2008 - 10.2013
- Developed maintenance schedules to optimize equipment availability and reliability.
- Analyzed work orders to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.
- Managed spare parts inventory for efficient maintenance operations.
Education
Cert III Engineering Fabrication (Boilermaker) - Trade
TAFE Queensland
QLDCert IV Trainer & Accessor
Tafe QueenslandSkills
- Maintenance Scheduling & Planning
- Master Data Management (MDM)
- CMMS/ERP (SAP PM, Ellipse, Oracle EAM)
- Cost Estimation
- Work Order Management
- Equipment knowledge
- Procedure writing
- Plant Knowledge
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Compliance Verification
- Materials coordination
- Standards Conformance
- Decision-Making
- Asset Management & Reliability
- Work Order Management
- Data Quality & Governance
- Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Reporting & Analytics (Power BI, Excel)
- Team Leadership & Training
Timeline
Senior Area Scheduler/Master Data Specialist
Wood Group/Ampol
01.2025 - Current
Programs Maintenance Planner
Wood Group / Ampol
04.2024 - 01.2025
SAP Master Data Specialist
CAMS
09.2023 - 03.2024
SAP Master Data Specialist
Information Quality
09.2021 - 12.2023
Maintenance Planner
Glencore
11.2019 - 09.2021
Supervisor
Hitachi
06.2019 - 11.2019
Production Supervisor
Monarch Kit Homes
01.2018 - 06.2019
Operations Manager
Aliweld
03.2015 - 01.2018
Estimator
ESCO
01.2013 - 01.2015
Maintenance Planner
Xstrata Mining
10.2008 - 10.2013
Cert III Engineering Fabrication (Boilermaker) - Trade
TAFE Queensland
Cert IV Trainer & Accessor
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