UGL is a diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance the environment in which we live. Our capabilities extend across a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for diverse industries, utilising world leading, sustainable and innovative technologies. We partner with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprise, and public institutions. Career progression & a long term opportunity of making an impact with a high performing, collaborative and professional team are just some of the benefits that UGL Transport will offer you. UGL Regional Linx are looking for a passionate & enthusiastic Master Scheduler/Planner to join our team in Dubbo.
Who Is UGL Regional Linx?
UGLRL is a wholly owned subsidiary of UGL. We are headquartered in Orange, NSW and operate several regional depots throughout the state. UGLRL is committed to creating and maintaining job opportunities for people in regional and rural communities. More than 80% of our UGLRL workforce is located along the CRN. Our workforce understands what it means to be regional and is committed to the needs of our customers, passengers and communities. The CRN – Country Regional Network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney to many of the State's important regional centres. UGLRL is proud to be entrusted with the operations and maintenance of this important piece of rail infrastructure.
Job Purpose
The Master Scheduler is responsible for the planning and scheduling of all work across the project lifecycle, creating detailed programs, and monitoring performance to deliver the best quality projects on time and on budget in accordance with UGLRL procedures.
Key Responsibilities Implement planning strategies, approaches, review and monitoring for all work and projects. Develop, implement and proactively manage a Master Schedule that schedules all asset works on the CRN. Develop a rolling 3-year possession plan based on efficient delivery of the 3MWP and enhancements. Develop and implement a schedule with Procurement and Project Managers to develop a tendering and procurement schedule for contractors as part of the Master Schedule. Develop and implement a schedule with Procurement and Project Managers to develop a tendering and procurement schedule for long lead time materials as part of the Master Schedule. Develop, implement systems and processes for project handovers and manage project handovers between CRN and TfNSW including ensuring all agreed artefacts are received from Project Teams. Ensure that the CRN TAO plan is applied diligently across all projects, particularly procurement of contractors. Ensure project planning activities are conducted in accordance with UGLRL policies and procedures. Lead, support and challenge Project Managers in the creation and development of their Project Plans and schedules. Review, maintenance of and challenge all planning and scheduling assumptions across the program and project portfolio. Develop, implement and provide regular reporting to UGLRL and TfNSW on the schedule status and risks and make the necessary recommendations to correct a schedule risk. Ensure monitoring and reporting of Project Controls (EVM) processes are successfully set-up and implemented on projects. Dynamic leadership of the Planning Team (Possessions Planner and Planning Engineer) and support to the Project Management Teams and the wider business. Communicate job expectations to direct reports, which may include monitoring and coaching employees. Lead team projects by organising, coordinating, planning, arranging, scheduling, and monitoring results.
Qualifications and Experience
Tertiary degree, preferably in one of the following disciplines - Engineering, Construction, Building, Sciences, Architecture or Project Management, or equivalent experience. Minimum 3 years' experience in Rail Maintenance or a Rail Projects environment or extensive experience with project/program planning and scheduling. Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in scheduling and organising multi-discipline programs of work.
About Us
UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services within rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.
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Discipline: Senior Planner
Primary Location: Australia-NSW-Blue Mountains & Central West
Work Type: Full-time
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