Engineering & Maintenance Cost Controller

About the Opportunity: We are pleased to be partnering with Loy Yang B Power Station in sourcing a suitable candidate to fill an exciting opportunity. Loy Yang B has always been an attractive workplace due to its Values and the positive workplace culture. We are looking for someone who has come from a heavy industry background with experience in Budgeting, finance and Project Management. You will be extremely well organised, efficient, and accurate. The Position: As the Engineering & Maintenance Cost Controller, you will be responsible for, but not limited to, maintaining station budgets, managing projects, and looking at estimated spend against actual costs. This role is based at the Loy Yang B Power station in Loy Yang and involves the following responsibilities:

• Ensure efficient budget utilisation and cost control for all engineering and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate accurate budgets and forecasts promptly.
• Proactively manage cost tracking systems to minimise variance between actual and budgeted results.
• Implement project change and variation controls to handle changes in project costs effectively.
• Assist plant engineers by conducting detailed expenditure analysis of plant systems.
• Identify areas for reliability improvement in maintenance strategies based on cost analysis.
• Maintain comprehensive cost data (budget, commitments, payment schedule, expenditures, forecast) in the budgeting software.
• Ensure correct budget information is entered into the Maintenance Management System at the start of each financial year for projects, including accurate account codes and project descriptions.
• Collaborate with station personnel to prepare proposals.
• Conduct cost benefit analysis for the installation or modification of plant and equipment.

About You: The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following qualities:

• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and be proficient in learning and using various software applications.
• Exceptional time management and attention to detail.
• Prior Power station experience preferred or experience in large heavy industry.
• Project management experience including budgeting, estimating, planning and financial control.
• Tertiary or trade qualification with equivalent professional/industrial experience, together with an in-depth knowledge of cost management and cost control practices is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position is desirable.

If you are looking for an opportunity to join a large well-known respected employer in the Latrobe Valley and contribute to the success of a large power plant, then we encourage you to apply for this position. Take the next step in your career with us! APPLY NOW or for any enquiries, please contact DFP Recruitment Gippsland on 6 0. Your confidentiality is assured. Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application. DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via or0 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs. By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP processes your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume. #J-18808-Ljbffr