Scheduler - Oe

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
We currently have a contract full-time position available in our Project Management team for a Project Scheduler. This role will be responsible for generating, monitoring and maintaining project schedules and programmes. You will be working with stakeholders from all business departments gathering inputs to develop integrated project schedules allowing us to successfully deliver new and rebuilt mining machinery projects to the contract requirements.
Key Job Responsibilities
Create, monitor, and analyze project schedules in accordance with Komatsu procedures and project requirements, perform version control
Assist the Operational Planners to translate schedules into an executable plan in SAP, as well as evaluate resource capacity
Implement all project variations into the project schedule to assist the project manager with effective change management
Co-ordinate project schedules, tasks, meeting updates, and efficient distribution of reports
Generate project reports and task lists to provide the Project Team with information and tools to support project execution
Monitor projects’ progress and update the schedule accordingly. Updates include identifying critical path activities, reviewing forecasts and progress against the project baseline achieved to date and making the required adjustments to scope and task management.
Maintain project risk register to ensure that risks are effectively managed to minimize their impact on schedule, scope, and budget of projects
Track baselines, perform what-if analysis, and develop contingency plans
Organise, implement and maintain a scheduling managemtn system supporting identified projects and their plans
Analyze critical path and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend work-arounds
Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules

Qualifications/Requirements
Minimum of five years related-work experience as a scheduler for heavy equipment manufacture or overhaul, or construction, mining or similar complex projects
Proficiency in the use of MS project scheduling software or other such as Primavera
Strong communication skills - written and verbal
Good analytical and planning skills.
Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Must have good attention to detail and excellent organizational and time management skills
Good working ethics and ability to treat documents with confidentiality
Ability to work effectively within a team setting and individually

Additional Information
Komatsu Benefits

12 weeks paid primary carer parental leave
Discounts on Apple, Dell, Lenovo and Microsoft products
Recognition and awards, opportunity to complete recognised Cert III courses, Diploma’s in Leadership & Management, and an Educational Support Program
Employee Referral Program offering a bonus of $5,000 if you successfully refer someone for a role
Discounted corporate rates with Bupa and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with total wellbeing solution provider Hunterlink

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.