Job details
* Perth based with adhoc site travel
* 12 month duration
* Monday to Friday roster
About the client
Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets, including 15 mines, four port facilities, and a 1,700km rail network in the Pilbara. They are expanding operations with cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
About the Position
WorkPac is seeking an experienced Project Planner for a Perth based role. This role offers a Monday to Friday roster, with adhoc site travel for a 12-month duration.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out the functional duties necessary for the daily implementation of project scheduling functions across regional programs of projects. This will include schedule management, schedule change management, schedule contingency management, schedule risk management, forecast schedule estimates, schedule progress status and reporting.
* Assist the Specialist Project Controls and Project Lead/Manager in managing the approval, prioritising, and execution of work timeframes, technically and contractually.
* Be proactive and bold to raise areas of concern to the Specialist Project Controls and Project Lead/Manager to avoid surprises.
* Interact with internal and external clients at regional levels in line with Rio Tinto Values.
* Develop and maintain a master schedule of all projects in the assigned portfolio.
* Report on assigned portfolio and individual study/project progress.
* Ensure compliance to the planning and scheduling guideline by the project owners.
* Assist with the creation, maintenance and reporting on the project/s plan and schedule.
* Analyse each study phase, identify and evaluate schedule risks that can derail study/project delivery and provide solutions for prevention.
* Participate in project schedule review meetings and update schedules.
* Assist in maintaining the integrity of integrated project schedules.
* Support development of regular schedule reports, including proper professional analysis and deviations to original study/project plan.
* Assist in the development and update of progress and commodity curves.
* Support compliance with standardised processes, systems and tools.
* Maintain the relationship with contracting and other project planning stakeholders.
* Collaborate with the cost control, contracts and estimating groups to ensure that implications of changes are well articulated and understood.
* Provide technical support to project stakeholders.
Skills & Experience Required
* Relevant site construction experience, certification, diploma or degree accepted by a recognised and relevant professional body.
* Professional certification or planned pathway to professional certification with a relevant professional body.
* Proficient in Primavera P6 project management and scheduling software.
* 5+ years of experience in project controls delivery.
* 5+ years of overall professional experience, preferably in mining or large scale studies within a matrix organisation.
Job Reference Number
7469J20268060
Equal Employment Opportunity
At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.
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