Project Lead

• FIFO to Paraburdoo
• 12 month duration
• Day shift only

About the client: 
Rio Tinto Operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure. Rio Tinto are expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs and improved health, safety and environmental performance.

About the role: 
WorkPac are seeking a Project Lead to join our team in Paraburdoo. As the Project Lead, you will be instrumental in upholding Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) values while driving successful project execution. With a strong background in project management and a Mechanical Engineering degree, you will oversee scoping, planning, scheduling, and execution, ensuring projects stay on track and within budget. Your leadership will foster positive communication, collaboration, and improvement, driving projects to new heights of success.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uphold Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) Values- Care, Courage, Curiosity
• Have a strong knowledge of project management (scoping, planning, scheduling, resource planning, and cost estimation)
• Prepare and review estimates, budgets, forecasts, schedules, and execution plans
• Monitor project progress against budget and forecasted schedule
• Draft blue sheets and capital expenditure applications (CEAs)
• Maintain positive, effective, and on-going communications between key stakeholders and contract partners
• Foster strong relationships with all partners in the project stages
• Undertake quality Leadership in Field activities to review current activities, practices and processes, and identifying any gaps for improvement

Skills and Experience:
 

• Mechanical Engineering degree
• Effective time management skills
• Good understanding of Project Management Principals
• Strong people skills, with the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary and diverse team
• Effective communicator and influencer
• Be able to interpret and implement systems, processes and procedures
• Be able to work effectively in changing environments
• Problem solve complex situations
• Conflict resolution
• Establish and maintain positive relationships
• Fixed Plant knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Project)
• Have a good understanding in the use of SAP
• Capable of writing conclusive reports and articulating project benefits and challenges
• Heavy industry (Non-essential)

About WorkPac
The WorkPac Group is Australia's largest privately owned workforce services business with over 1.3 million registered candidates. We offer tailored solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across Mining, Construction, Healthcare and more. Our consistent promise to both candidates and clients is that choosing WorkPac is always a "Good Move".

How to Apply:
Click on the Apply button or for more information please contact:
WorkPac Principal Consultant: Tiffany Parker on 07 4979 8*** quoting the below reference number.
Job Reference Number: 7469J20244926

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