Senior Project Planner Execution

• Review, provide guidance and offer solutions for execution projects
• Work in an environment where people are valued and respected
• Two year fixed term contract that has the potential to become permanent. Based in Brisbane

About the role

We are looking for a self-motivated Senior Planner - Execution to oversee the delivery of closure execution projects.

The role will be responsible for the development, implementation and support of integrated execution schedules by working closely with package owners and major contractors.

This role is a great opportunity to become part of a team which is embedded in the growing part of the business of closures. You will assist in business decisions and to drive innovative ideas that will build integrity in the future.

Reporting to the Project Controls Manager Closures, you will:

• Develop detailed P6 schedules for major execution projects
• Incorporate analysis and provide information to the Cost Controllers for project phasing
• Monitor and interrogate Contractor's schedules to ensure that the project and contract requirements for timely and accurate reporting are achieved
• Ensure potential issues are highlighted early by ensuring schedules and reports are accurate and issued on time

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Excellent knowledge of Oracle P6
• Significant experience in schedule analysis and procedures such as:
• Experience in the full life-cycle of projects from engineering design right through to commissioning
• Experience in site execution works through the construction phase
• Experience and thorough knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Familiarity with performing critical path method (CPM) analysis, variance analyses, floats analysis and schedule trending.
• Schedule development, management and change control, claim defence, engineering and construction methods, commissioning and start up planning, critical path and trending analysis.
• Progress measure management, analysis and mitigation strategy development and monitoring

What's on offer

• Competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Discounted Health cover scheme (Medibank) for employees and their immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Salary sacrifice and packaging options
• Paid parental leave up to 9 months half pay or 4.5 months full pay

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Projects provides support and project delivery services across the global Rio Tinto group. Services include the delivery of estimating to engineering, project controls, procurement & contracts and assurance to capital effectiveness, learnings, planning and reporting, and improvement.

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Aluminium for cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Iron ore to shape our city skylines. Borates that help crops grow, titanium for paint and diamonds that celebrate the best things in life.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We've developed some of the world's largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents.

Every Voice Matters

We are passionate about having an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we encourage you to drive positive change.

This role is subject to Rio Tinto's Pre-employment Screening Standard and will involve your consent to conduct occupational health assessments and pre-employment checks.