100-888 Senior Cost Engineer (Brisbane) (Large, Public, Producer)
Our client, a major Australian oil and gas exploration and production company, offers more than just exceptional career opportunities, it offers you the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed about. Based in Adelaide, ranked one of the world’s most liveable cities, you’ll have a rewarding career and still have enough time and money to enjoy quality time with family and friends.
Picture yourself in a thriving, cosmopolitan city that boasts a Mediterranean climate, miles of sandy beaches, affordable real estate, world-class schools and universities, and a vibrant food, wine, sporting and cultural life with more than 400 festivals each year. Our client is currently searching for a Senior Cost Engineer to develop, standardize, integrate and audit the application of effective cost control within our clients major capital projects. They will also be responsible to integrate reporting between the Developments project group and the Corporate D & D forum.
Key Accountabilities
• Coordinate the preparation, review and approval of the annual Developments project capital budget. Update cashflow forecasts on a quarterly basis
• Prepare a monthly department progress report which provides the status of cost expenditure, forecast and AFE variance on all major capital projects, including commitments, value of work done, accruals etc
• Undertake monthly critical analysis of costs, variances and trends to allow management of change
• Interrogate and update Oracle financial system with relevant cost control data
• Assist Santos Project Managers and project teams in establishing standard cost control management processes
• Ensure cost control procedures and tools are in place for Developments project team
• Conduct compliance audits of development projects to confirm procedures have been adopted by the project teams.
• Provide cost control advice to and query resolution for the development project teams
• Develop and maintain standard Cost/Work Breakdown Structure
• Develop contract pricing / administration instructions for alignment with Cost Breakdown Structure
• Represent Santos on identified Standards, Industry and Professional bodies to ensure appropriate and timely transfer of information and learnings.
• Provide discipline-mentoring to cost control engineers in project teams.
• Conduct training workshops and presentations for Developments project team The successful candidate will require a Bachelor of Engineering or Degree Qualified Equivalent or Higher Technical qualification as well as 10 years or more experience in the Discipline coupled with 10 years oil and gas experience. Key Project Management Knowledge
• Project Cost Control experience with major Operator at Senior level
• Cost Control Management in and O&G environment
• Project Cost Control Tools such as Kildrummy and Corporate tools such as Oracle Key Enabling Competencies (Senior Technical Specialist)
• Focus on timely report delivery
• Teamworker; able to work as part of project teams without compromising integrity
• Customer Service Focus; responds to project and teamleader requests as required
• Communication Skills; needs to be able to communicate easily at all levels
• Coaching and guidance for less experienced colleagues
• Environment Health & Safety Focus Key Internal Relationships will consist of Project Managers, Project Leaders, Corporate Reserves and Planning and Finance Department. Key External Relationships would be Service Contractors and Consultants.
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