Specialist: Project Management (Mobile Equipment Projects)

A tier 1 mining company has a requirement for a Project Specialist with Mobile Projects experience.

About the role:

To manage approved Mobile Equipment replacement and growth projects in accordance with the Operation’s Modifications & Small Projects portfolio and relevant processes, standards and performance targets for HSEC and Cost.

Duties include:

• Be responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of Cost, Schedule and Progress on engineering projects
• Be responsible for the monthly update and reporting to collate and process accurate and timely accrual, forecast and status information on all Engineering projects
• Be responsible for the interrogation and verification of data within the SAP and Planview systems.
• Progress capital replacement projects from Identification to Execution in compliance with the Small Project Management Framework, Mobile Engineering Core process 6 and Investment Process Manual.
• Maintain a focus on continuous improvement to systems and processes as related to the position.

What you'll need to succeed:

Qualifications:

• Tertiary/relevant qualification in Engineering or Finance preferred
• Completion of secondary schooling
• All required site statutory competencies as referenced in the site health and safety management system and/or policy

Skills:

• A proven track record of safety management
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated written and oral English language proficiency
• Ability to use project and portfolio management systems, including Planview.
• Ability to set and maintain standards and disciplines in collating, processing and reporting of project information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work pro-actively and with limited supervision, in line with nominated processes.
• Familiarity with the application of management accounting principles.
• Thorough working knowledge at an advanced level in the use of Excel for data analysis.
• Sound working knowledge of SAP, or at least similar systems.
• Sound understanding of Project Management principles.

Experience:

• Technical: Self-reliant contributor with distinctive proficiency in executing Engineering Modifications & Small Projects preferably in relation to Mobile Equipment and a minimum experience of between 2 and 4 years. Requires detailed knowledge of procedures related to the execution of engineering projects (5+ years of work experience preferred, including working in a project controls environment, ideally in an engineering and mining environment).
• Demonstrated skills and experience in data analysis and investigation.
• Leadership: Worked in a team and supported/guided peers and less experienced team members. Made a contribution by using his/her expertise in practical judgement to ensure optimum quality, safety and project delivery.
• Operational: Worked in an operational environment (Production / Maintenance)
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with a small group of internal and external stakeholders up to middle management level.

General Requirements:

• Valid Australian C class drivers license.
• Ability to pass a drug/alcohol screening;
• Full Australian working rights, residing in Perth.

What you'll get in return:

• 6-month assignment with ongoing opportunities pending performance.
• Attractive hourly pay rate, with Superannuation paid for all hours worked.
• Weekly pay cycle.
• Perth based.
• Monday to Friday, with Work from Home options.

What you need to do now:

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