Planner

Wood is currently seeking a Planner in order to grow its Brisbane Mining & Mineral group to meet the large demand in critical metals projects.

Wood is at the forefront of engineering solutions for a net zero future. A key component of decarbonising the world is the Mining and Minerals Industry which supplies the critical minerals required for this revolution. Wood is currently delivering critical metals projects (Battery and Magnet metals) all over the world, including Copper, Lithium, Vanadium, Rare Earths, and Base Metals projects.

We can offer you a career in the ever-expanding battery and magnet metals industry driving the decarbonisation of the globe. Leverage off the industry's best minds and join a team working towards a sustainable future.

As a key member of the team, duties will include (but not solely limited to):

• Develop and maintain planning control structures are developed and maintained in alignment with approved project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
  
• Develop and maintain baseline project plans and schedules using appropriate scheduling software.
  
• Monitor and control planning activities through all phases of project lifecycle
  
• Liaise with engineering, procurement and construction functions, and others as required, including third parties, to maintain awareness of project activities, their status, and their impact on the project schedule and manpower requirements.
  
• Prepare and provide copies of project plans and schedules in accordance with project reporting requirements.
  
• Prepare and provide copies of project progress and performance status reports in accordance with project reporting requirements.
  
• Produce and issue updates to project plans and schedules
  
• Produce and issue updates to project manpower requirements
  
• Assess and communicate schedule impact of change notifications
  
• Monitor overall project progress status, achievement of major milestones, and evaluate project performance in relation to planned performance.
  
• Attend internal project progress and performance status meetings as required
  
• Liaise with cost discipline to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of man-hour budgets and ensure that the impact of all change requests are properly assessed and included in the schedules.
  
• Participate in schedule risk analysis as required
  
• Participate in Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews
  
• Assist and support in the mentoring of junior Planning personnel

What will set you apart from other applicants will be your previous experience in an engineering company. You will be a super user of Primavera P6, and have excellent experience as a detailed planner on a major mining project. You will also have:

• A minimum 4 years relevant scheduling/planning experience within the mining industry
• Proficient knowledge of Project Execution Procedures for Scheduling
• Proficient understanding of WBS & CBS structures and project reporting capabilities
• Ability to develop project schedules and plans
• Ability to prepare resource loading, progress and staffing plans
• Proficient understanding of earned value application, cost and schedule variance analyses/trending and what-if scenarios
• Detailed understanding of project management principles and techniques
• Good understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management
• Demonstrates commitment to Wood Values, Visions & Behaviours
• Applies analytical and statistical evaluation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Uses initiative, experience and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to guide & mentor others
• Demonstrates effective organization & project planning skills

Please note, only applicants holding valid working rights in Australia will be considered. We are looking for Brisbane based candidates. If you plan on relocating, please include a Cover Letter.

So much of our success depends on feeling part of a team with people around us that we can rely on. What unites us is our values. They set the tone, help create our culture, give us one common set of principles and help us all have a great experience at work.

If you’re an experienced Planner, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today.

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.