Planner Estimator

Orontide is a leading Western Australian company providing specialist engineering, fabrication, preservation, and integrity maintenance services to the Oil & Gas, Mining, Naval Defence, Marine and Commercial Industries.

As a result of the company's continued growth, an excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced and motivated Planner/Estimator with a strong Mechanical background to join our Port Hedland Engineering Business Unit.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Developing quotations
• Be able to read and interpret simple and complex 2D and 3D drawings.
• Develop strategies to win new clients and retain existing.
• Ability to plan and execute projects.
• Developing detailed timelines
• Completing the required documentation for site work
• Read and understand detailed designs for current work.
• Assisting in preparation and submission of tender documentation

To be successful for this position, you must possess the following:

• Relevant Trade Qualifications Cert III in Engineering – Mechanical Fitter/ Boilermaker Welder/ Fabrication Trade
• Previous Estimator Experience
• Competency in reading designs and drawings
• Experience in Production Planning
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Strong knowledge of various types of structural steel and piping.
• Strong mathematical skills required to conduct various calculations from drawings and specifications to generate quotations.
• Having sound financial acumen would be highly regarded.
• Computer literacy with intermediate MS Excel and MS Word skills. Experience with MS project will be advantageous.
• Be a self-starter and able to work unsupervised.

Why Orontide?

Here at Orontide, we embrace change, new ideas and promote a culture of innovation, respect and equal opportunity. Our stimulating and challenging work environment will present you with many opportunities to grow, develop and improve your skills. We also offer:

• Fantastic company culture
• Attractive Salary with Weekly Pay
• Enjoy a comprehensive employee benefits program with Perkbox, offering discounts at 4,000 retailers including Coles and Woolworths.
• Be part of a company dedicated to diversity, with opportunities to join our Innovate RAP committee, benefit from NAWO memberships, and more.
• Safety focused environment

Orontide is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. Orontide embraces cultural diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.