Jacques Laas

Jacques Laas is an experienced planner with a strong background in maintenance and shutdown planning across various industries. Currently serving as a Senior Planner at CSBP since May 2022, Jacques previously held the position of Maintenance Planner at Whitehaven Coal from October 2020 to May 2022. Jacques began their career at Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers, where responsibilities included shutdown planning and execution from August 2013 to September 2020, having transitioned from a Shutdown Planner role within the Technical Services department. Additional experience includes mechanical maintenance planning at First Quantum Minerals LTD and site maintenance at Hyne Timber, complemented by earlier roles as a fitter in multiple organizations. Jacques holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Asset and Maintenance Management from CQUniversity and a Mechanical Fitter and Turner degree from Newcastle Majuba Technical College.