About this role
We are moving Australia forward, and we want you to move with us.
When you join UGL, you will collaborate with some of the Australias most talented experts to help shape the nation. With opportunities to work on large-scale projects from start to finish, you will have the space to grow your skills, pursue your passion, and be supported in creating a career journey that aligns with your aspirations and lifestyle.
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.
The Opportunity
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
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
Work with the Program Managers and Supervisors to ensure quality and safety audits of the work undertaken is completed by contractors and employees.
Review system processes and procedures to ensure most effective and efficient operating practices are being utilised.
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.
Ideal attributes
· 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.
Next Steps
Follow the instructions on this advert to express interest in this opportunity.
As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate the suitability of an applicant for a role including criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, and reference checks.
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Job Reference: 265727
· Flexible work options
· Discounts with major retailers
· Private health insurance offers, wellness program and discounts
· Leadership & Mentoring Programs
· Education assistance
· Salary continuance insurance and Novated car leasing
· 16 weeks of primary carer leave, and 3 weeks partner leave
· 9000 employees. 20,000 + development activities for employees each year.
Diversity & Inclusion at UGL
We embrace diversity and are committed to a supportive, inclusive workplace. Our initiatives include:
· Pay equity and eco-friendly practices.
· Community support and charitable causes
· Female leadership, sponsorship, and inclusion programs
· Empowering programs for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Australians
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and abilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruitment process.
Other facts
About UGL Limited
UGL Regional Linx was established in 2021, after parent company, UGL Limited was selected to deliver operations and maintenance of rail infrastructure for the Country Regional Network (CRN). This network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney with many important regional centres.
UGL Regional Linx commenced operations on January 30 2022 and works on behalf of the client, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and will be responsible for managing an important network of assets. As part of its operation, UGL Regional Linx’s scope of work includes:
• Network operations
• Rail infrastructure maintenance and implementation of a new train control system - UGL’s proprietary system, Sigview.
• Asset and property management, and
• Safety, access, performance, and environmental management.
UGL Regional Linx has made a strong commitment to local and indigenous employment, further strengthening the organisation’s commitment to regional NSW. As part of its operations, UGL Regional Linx established its head office and Network Control Centre in the heart of the Central West, Orange, NSW.
The CRN network includes:
• 2,386 route kilometres of operational passenger and freight rail lines, including 996 km of branch line track used predominantly for haulage of grain, with lower mass and speed limits than other parts of the network
• 3,139 route kilometres of non-operational lines
• 27,000 hectares of land and infrastructure
• 1,312 level crossings (300 active)
• 1,200 property assets (including 356 heritage sites)
• 600 rail under bridges and 384 road overbridges
The CRN is a crucial piece of infrastructure to regional NSW and UGL Regional Linx is committed to ensure that it delivers for all customers, from rail passengers to farmers and industry.
What you'll do
- The Planner is responsible for organizing planned works to meet UGL and client deadlines while optimizing workforce and resource utilization. This includes preparing job packs, scheduling labor and materials, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
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