Senior Planner

About DRA Global

DRA Global is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry.

The Group has an extensive track record spanning four decades across a wide range of commodities. DRA’s teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as, water, and energy solutions.

DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and Asia-Pacific

As Senior Planner, reporting to the Project Controls Manager, you will be responsible for the development & implementation of planning, scheduling and information systems in supporting individual projects and overall program planning.

The role is offered on a full-time permanent basis at our Perth office.

Key duties

• Ensuring planning & scheduling for projects comply with company standards;
• Using proprietary software (e.g. Primavera) to document scheduling & planning of all projects & service providers;
• Establishing key performance indicators to benchmark individual & collective project performance;
• Identifying opportunities for improved schedules including analysis of design changes, time, resource & cost implications;
• Liaison with the Project Manager, design team, operations, EPCM service providers & other contractors on an ongoing basis;
• Initiating variance reports in respect of progress, costs, time & resources; and
• Resolving potential issues or refer them to the Project Manager.
• Initiating variance reports in respect of progress, costs, time & resources; and• resolving potential issues or referring them to the Project Manager.

About you

• Tertiary Degree in Engineering or equivalent, and/or equivalent business experience.
• 7+ years’ experience in project engineering and management with specialist project controls exposure.

Here at DRA, we offer

• Competitive and above market salary packages with regular market analysis
• Flexible start and finish times allowing for great work life balance
• Access to salary packaging benefits
• A great social committee offering a range of social events and activities
• An inclusive, collaborative and supportive team environment providing you with the tools to succeed
• The opportunity to work alongside engineering and design excellence

We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.