Workface Planner (Capex)

Or client, a global leading gold mining client on the expansion of one the worlds largest operating gold mines.

The site is at the front end of a multi-billion-dollar programme expected to run for 5 to 10 years, with underground development, plant and infrastructure growth, shutdowns and continuous tie-ins across greenfield and brownfield work.

The client acts as its own EPC, controlling every construction package, and is building out its site construction team. This is a long-term opportunity to shape how work is planned and packaged on a major programme.

THE ROLE The Work Face Planner develops detailed execution plans that enable safe and efficient field construction. You will ensure that drawings, materials, permits, equipment and crews are ready before work starts at the face, maximising productive craft hours and minimising delays and rework.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain Installation Work Packages (IWPs), breaking engineering deliverables into executable field packages

• Sequence work to support schedule milestones and coordinate upcoming work fronts with construction supervision

• Run readiness reviews: approved-for-construction drawings, materials, tools, equipment, temporary facilities, permits and isolations

• Work closely with superintendents, general supervisors, QA/QC, engineering and procurement to identify and remove constraints

• Support project controls with short-interval planning, look-ahead schedules and productivity tracking •

Build safety requirements, quality hold points and inspections into work packages, and support Management of Change TYPICAL DELIVERABLES IWPs • constraint logs • 2-, 6- and 12-week look-ahead schedules • work-face readiness reports • construction execution plans • productivity tracking reports

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5–15 years of industrial or mining construction experience, including mega projects

• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and work packaging

• Primavera P6 (essential) • Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) methodology (highly desirable) •

Ability to read construction drawings, specifications and schedules

• Diploma or degree in engineering, construction management or a related discipline ROTATION AND SITE

• Fully site-based on a 14/14 or 15/13 rotation, 12-hour days

• Travel via Timmins; camp accommodation on site • Reports to the Construction Manager

WHY THIS ROLE • A long-term programme: while this is a contract, the work is expected to run for 5 to 10 years

• An owner-led environment where the planner has genuine influence on how work is packaged and executed

• A growing team building its processes now, with room to shape planning practice • A varied mix of greenfield, brownfield, shutdown and underground work

To apply, please send your resume and availability. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.