Project Controller

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Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy. Snowy 2.0 is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Project Controller (Major Overhauls) to support the assurance and oversight of the scoping, planning and execution of Major Hydro Overhauls. 

Reporting to the Outage Manager (Planning & Governance), this role will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Schedule Management process for Hydro Major Overhauls including documenting standard processes, tools, templates and plans. 

Please note, this role is not FIFO or DIDO. This position is based in the Murray Region of Khancoban and requires the successful candidate to be based locally. Relocation packages available. 

Your key responsibilities will include: 

Developing detailed and resource loaded master schedules in conjunction with all internal and contractor work leads.

Completing daily schedule status updates and modifications with the appropriate change control. 

Monitoring schedule critical paths, earned value, milestones and risks against the baseline.

Developing, implementing, documenting and managing a Schedule Management and Cost Control process for Hydro Major Overhauls. 

Developing and maintaining the standard project WBS structure and project budgets for Major Overhauls. 

Overseeing cost control by reviewing project transactions for accuracy and applicability as well as performing regular re-forecasting.

Collaborating with the overhauls, outage and contracts leadership teams to identify areas of improvement opportunities. 

Providing accurate and timely reporting across scheduling and cost control to relevant stakeholders. 

We're looking for someone with: 

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant engineering, project management, planning or scheduling discipline. (Advanced Diploma or Bachelors Degree). 

Advanced MS Project skills are essential.

Computer skills in spreadsheets and Maintenance Systems (CMMS). Knowledge of Ellipse and Primavera is an advantage.

Shutdown, Overhaul, Major Outage or Turnaround experience strongly desirable. 

Demonstrated experience within a planning, scheduling and cost control position within an industrial project environment. 

Demonstrated experience managing multiple work fronts in a dynamic environment. 

Demonstrated stakeholder management experience with the ability to manage multiple viewpoints. 

Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. 

Alignment to our values of Safety, Decency, Teamwork, Agility, Courage and Ownership. 

If this sounds like you, please apply now

We're owned by the Mighty Snowy Hydro and with Snowy Hydro acquiring Lumo Energy in 2014 it has positioned us as the fourth pillar in the Energy Retail Market.

Red Energy came into the market in 2004 and we quickly established ourselves as a leading energy provider for customer service winning the Canstar Customer Service award 7 years running.

Lumo Energy had steadily grown to become one of Australia’s fastest growing gas and electricity customers. The merge between Lumo Energy & Red Energy has combined 2 of Australia’s best performing energy retailers for Customer Service and value. We are powering homes across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria, led by our 1300+ workforce in Melbourne. Lumo & Red have always challenged the status quo in everything we do while delivering on quality, simplicity and value to our customers.

Our office is located in the bustling suburb of Richmond in a purpose built 10,000 meter square Bryant & May building. Spread over 3 levels with a beautiful rooftop, our state of the art office is open planned, with a flexible desk policy, fostering communication and collaboration. Our employees now operate under the one brand - Red Energy, while still servicing both Red Energy and Lumo Energy customers.

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We're owned by the Mighty Snowy Hydro and with Snowy Hydro acquiring Lumo Energy in 2014 it has positioned us as the fourth pillar in the Energy Retail Market.

Red Energy came into the market in 2004 and we quickly established ourselves as a leading energy provider for customer service winning the Canstar Customer Service award 7 years running.

Lumo Energy had steadily grown to become one of Australia’s fastest growing gas and electricity customers. The merge between Lumo Energy & Red Energy has combined 2 of Australia’s best performing energy retailers for Customer Service and value. We are powering homes across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria, led by our 1300+ workforce in Melbourne. Lumo & Red have always challenged the status quo in everything we do while delivering on quality, simplicity and value to our customers.

Our office is located in the bustling suburb of Richmond in a purpose built 10,000 meter square Bryant & May building. Spread over 3 levels with a beautiful rooftop, our state of the art office is open planned, with a flexible desk policy, fostering communication and collaboration. Our employees now operate under the one brand - Red Energy, while still servicing both Red Energy and Lumo Energy customers.

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