Planner - great opportunity for an ex-Linesworker at UGL Limited

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Planning, Scheduling, Electrical Transmission, Distribution, Project Management, Resource Utilization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health And Safety, Quality Audits, WHS Requirements, Customer Notifications, Service Order Job Packs, Performance Criteria, Contractor Management, Process Review, Efficiency

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

We are moving Australia forward, and we want you to move with us. When you join UGL, you will collaborate with some of the Australias most talented experts to help shape the nation. With opportunities to work on large-scale projects from start to finish, you will have the space to grow your skills, pursue your passion, and be supported in creating a career journey that aligns with your aspirations and lifestyle. UGL Utilities Operations & Maintenance business is a trusted provider of essential services across power, water, and gas sectors. With a strong reputation and long-standing contracts in power distribution, transmission, and water operations and maintenance, we are poised for significant growth. The Opportunity The Planner plays a crucial role in efficiently organising planned works to align with UGL and client deadlines, optimising the utilisation of UGL workforce, trades, and associated resources. By crafting appropriate work plan, the Planner enables supervisors & crew leads to achieve high levels of utilisation, minimising downtime and ensuring ample resources for projects & programs of work. Key responsibilities: Plan routine and non-routine operations & maintenance jobs in a grouped sequence for efficiency and minimising customer outages. Prepare Service Order job packs with priorities and target completion dates, client information, Dial Before You Dig, WHS requirements, quality requirements, materials, subcontractor requirements, special requirements, customer notifications, etc Apply for electrical access to various networks within the applicable timeframes and compliance requirements, monitor and amend applications to the operating day Schedule labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and tools to maintain defined performance criteria Work with the Program Managers and Supervisors to ensure quality and safety audits of the work undertaken is completed by contractors and employees. Review system processes and procedures to ensure most effective and efficient operating practices are being utilised. Promote and assist implementing health and safety strategies, guidelines and legislation so to ensure workforce compliance and promote a culture of care and concern for all team members. Ideal attributes · Experienced Planner with technical knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution environment - perfect for a Linesworker! · Demonstrated ability to efficiently plan and schedule powerline works, utilising project management tools and methodologies to optimise timelines. · Ability to generate insightful reports on project progress, resource utilization, and potential bottlenecks, facilitating data-driven decision-making for future projects. Next Steps Follow the instructions on this advert to express interest in this opportunity. As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate the suitability of an applicant for a role including criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, and reference checks. Visit www.ugllimited.com/work-with-us and discover how you can Unite with the Very Best. Job Reference: 265727 Why Join UGL? · Flexible work options · Discounts with major retailers · Private health insurance offers, wellness program and discounts · Leadership & Mentoring Programs · Education assistance · Salary continuance insurance and Novated car leasing · 16 weeks of primary carer leave, and 3 weeks partner leave · 9000 employees. 20,000 + development activities for employees each year. Diversity & Inclusion at UGL We embrace diversity and are committed to a supportive, inclusive workplace. Our initiatives include: · Pay equity and eco-friendly practices. · Community support and charitable causes · Female leadership, sponsorship, and inclusion programs · Empowering programs for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Australians We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and abilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The Planner is responsible for organizing planned works to meet UGL and client deadlines while optimizing workforce and resource utilization. This includes preparing job packs, scheduling labor and materials, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.