Project Planner - Matla Power Station at Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty Ltd

PURPOSE OF ROLE

• A Project Planner is required to ensure project programs are developed, ensuring that the standard is maintained, kept up to date with actual progress, and analysed to ensure credibility.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Support the Project Management Team with planning and scheduling decisions and advice during project life.

Through collaboration with team members and as directed by the relevant PM, utilising automated systems (computerised software):

•  Define and develop the WBS;
•    Develop credible and quality project programs;
•   Support the development of the Cost and Schedule Management Plan.
• Maintain project programmes / schedules / plans accurately.
• Establish appropriate metrics for measuring key project performance.

Utilise appropriate automated systems (computerised software) to manage project plans:

•   Primavera / MS Projects and IFS effectively used to the standards as dictated by various contracts.
• Continuously monitor and control / guide projects by documenting project progress (actual vs plan);
• Provide feedback to Line Management in terms of planning systems integrity and project progress / performance.
• Maintain proactive approach to obtain information regarding activity status to update project plans.

Provide support/input to Project Managers for reporting on project progress / performance:

•    Complete and submit monthly planning report;
•    Provide input to Project monthly reports.
• Inform project team members, clients and contractors of project status - Periodically and in the format as determined by the project.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified artisan in the Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation discipline + 2-4 years relevant practical experience in a technical field and at least 2 years practical experience in the planning of design and construction projects using a recognized planning software, i.e. Primavera, MS Projects, OR
• Recognised qualification in Industrial / Process / Manufacturing engineering + 2-4 Years relevant practical experience in a technical field and at least 2 years practical experience in the planning of design and construction projects using a recognized planning software, i.e. Primavera, MS Projects;
• Management Qualification from a recognized academic institution would be advantageous.
• A planner certification from a recognized institute (PMI, AACE) would be advantageous.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

• Technical knowledge (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) of processes, systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of scheduling principles and development.
• Be able to read and interpret project programmes / schedules / plans.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials and techniques employed in engineering and construction works.
• Knowledge of (PMBOK) Project Management principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of the principles of planning related to design and construction projects, specifically Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience in performing standard prospective and retrospective Time-Impact-Analysis.
• Knowledge of construction contract i.e. (NEC & FIDIC contract suites).
• Knowledge of various delay analysis techniques and the application thereof.
• Experience in analysing project programmes / schedules / plans to derive project health.

Skills

• Good experience with software programs such as MS Office but specifically planning software such as Primavera and MS Projects.

Behaviours

• Good interpersonal skills working with internal and external clients and contractors to effect satisfactory relationships.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good at understanding and following written and verbal instructions.
• Good ability to guide the project team to achieve project goals.
• Good leadership / supervisory capability to motivate / guide / instruct others (for Senior Planner).
• Proactive in obtaining relevant information required to perform planning function on a continuous basis.
• Methodical with attention to detail.
• Motivated with the ability to independently initiate activities.
• High ability and willingness to impart / share knowledge.
• Good team player.