Planner at UGL Limited

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Work Plan Crafting, Work Grouping, Service Order Preparation, Permit Acquisition, Electrical Access Application, Resource Scheduling, Work Schedule Maintenance, Performance Monitoring, Safety Audits, Process Optimization, KPI Monitoring, Corrective Action Implementation, Health and Safety Strategy Implementation, NEXOS Network Access Program, Project Management Methodologies

Industry

Rail Transportation

Description

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. Based in Tullamarine, VIC 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 Consultant with landowners, councils, developers, government authorities and various external and internal departments to ensure all requirements, clearances, permits and relevant authorisation are obtained prior to new construction works commencing and throughout the project life 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 Maintain and update active work schedules by using appropriate resources to deliver the most cost-effective plan and time schedules quality of work, productivity, utilisation, and HS&E in conjunction with Program Manager and Supervisors Work with the Program Managers and Supervisors to ensure quality and safety audits of the work undertaken is completed by contractors and employees. Work with the Quality Manager to optimise planning processes and systems Collate and assist in the monitoring of performance, Milestones and KPI’s and assist in the implementation of any corrective actions and improvement opportunities 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. About You Experienced Planner ideally in the electrical transmission and distribution environment with experience with, or the authorisation for Ausnet’s NEXOS Network Access request program 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. About UGL As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. What we offer · Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement working from home 1-2 days per week. · Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave. · Complimentary salary continuance insurance. · Discounted Medibank health insurance. · Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan. · Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality. · Access our OneRewards Discount Program. How to apply If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity. Please note: As part of the recruitment process, relevant screening checks will be conducted. These may include reference checks, verification of the right to work in Australia, a national criminal history check, anti-money laundering checks, and a pre-employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening). Job Ref 267046

Responsibilities

The Planner is responsible for efficiently organizing planned operations and maintenance jobs in a grouped sequence to minimize customer outages and optimize workforce utilization. This includes preparing detailed job packs, consulting with external parties to secure necessary authorizations, and scheduling all required resources like labor, plant, and materials.