Field Planning Control Engineer, Senior

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Job Summary: Professional position for a Field Planning Control Engineer, Senior in Minerals & Metals, responsible for establishing and maintaining schedules for complex and strategic projects. Key Highlights: 1. Redefine what is possible in complex projects and challenging environments 2. Ensure the project schedule aligns with the project scope 3. Ongoing support for personal and professional development through technical training Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what is possible on some of the world’s most complex projects and in the most challenging environments. We deliver innovative solutions through high-value-added consulting studies; project execution; asset operations; and maintenance optimization. With 26 offices across 15 countries and projects in more than 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. We are currently recruiting professionals for the Field Planning Control Engineer, Senior position to join our Minerals \& Metals business line on one of our major field projects. About the Role * Establish and maintain the project schedule, including developing multi-level schedules in Primavera P6, resource-loading schedules and/or quantity schedules to determine appropriate staffing levels and acceleration. * Determine the appropriate level of detail for schedules used in projects, studies, and tenders. * Ensure the project schedule aligns with the project scope, the project WBS, and the project delivery/execution strategy. * Identify and establish the primary critical path method and others. * Ensure the critical path reflects the project execution strategy. * Monitor and report progress, and provide periodic schedule updates, including resource histograms, key performance indicators, progress curves, comparisons between current status and baseline status, and impact on the critical path (float analysis). * Identify and implement mitigation strategies for schedule deviations. * Establish and maintain the project schedule for all work elements. * Ensure activities are updated accurately and periodically as specified in the Project Control Plan. * Establish the project baseline schedule, ensuring alignment with the project scope, the project WBS, and the delivery/execution strategy. * Ensure measurement of Earned Value (EV), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and planned versus earned progress. * Incorporate scope changes and trends into project schedules and reset the baseline to reflect the project’s current scope. "Scenario planning for extension requests". About You * Qualified and licensed Engineering professionals. * 10 \- 15 years of prior work experience in project controls and/or related positions. * Experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) and/or Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC). * Knowledge of various contract types and limited contractual obligations. * Experience in cost control, planning/scheduling, forecasting, progress measurement, monthly reporting, and preparation within an engineering and project-related environment. * Proficiency in Primavera software. * Experience with project control software such as Ecosys, ERP, and Oracle. * Advanced English. Why Ausenco? We support individual growth, and our goal is to enable you to work in a way that leverages your strengths and meets your needs. Learn about the Ausenco Value Proposition: * Compensation and Benefits: Beyond a competitive remuneration package, enjoy the benefits of our leave policies—including paid parental leave—and participate in corporate events and celebrations of important dates in a positive, engaging work environment. * Growth and Development: Receive ongoing support for your personal and professional development through technical training, mentoring programs, and frequent opportunities to build global professional networks. * Balance and Well-being: Adopt a proactive approach to your overall well-being. Access confidential counseling, health services, and a benefits program that supports your needs. * Recognition and Appreciation: Participate in multidirectional forums that foster a culture of local and global recognition, where everyone is acknowledged for their contribution to the business and projects. * Communication and Engagement: Experience working in a dynamic company with global processes, collaborating directly with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution. Our people do not settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a professional trajectory and skill set aligned with your ambition. We are proud of the work we do and perform it within an open, honest, and collaborative culture. We have a track record of attracting visionary individuals who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project—and your voice is an important part of that conversation. As a global company, we believe in diversity and champion it in its broadest sense—gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, education, disability, abilities, work styles, and geographic location. Our workplace is built on trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual. Join Ausenco and work in a better way.