Cost Engineer - Origin

      

 

Cost Engineer As Australia's number one green energy provider we don't just talk about flexibility, innovation and sustainability. Over 5,500 people work with us and each of them plays a vital role in our journey, their passion, dedication and creativity are helping us make a difference. We're actively pursuing major development projects across the supply chain - from coal seam gas and offshore exploration and production projects through to significant expansion of our generation, renewable and retailing capabilities. As one of Australia's top 20 listed companies, by market capitalisation, we're continuing to expand across Australia and internationally. Job No.: 729169 Department: U - Qld CSG Work type: Contractor / Temp Full-Time Location: QLD - Brisbane 12 month contract As the Cost Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the adequacy of cost control systems, methods and procedures for monitoring, analyzing, forecasting and controlling contractor and company capital and expense costs. The Cost Engineer will also act in a support function for analyzing contractor / self performed cost data and forecasting project cost to keep project management informed and aware of any potential project cost changes. In-line with this objective, you will participate in early project activities related to reviewing and upgrading cost control procedures. Assist in set up and progress project cost in Oracle or other applications. You will support appraisal performance of contractor's / self performed cost control personnel, coordinate flow of information related to contractor input into the contractor's estimate and to the recasting effort associated with the control estimate. Finally, you will work with the cost control team to implement cost control and invoice processing systems, provide cost variance analysis and review change proposals for completeness and adequacy of costs. To be considered for this position you will possess: 10+ Years Experience Cost Engineering experience within an EPCM environment Project experience within the Oil & Gas, Resource and/or Construction sectors Prior experience multitasking with multiple projects Cost Management systems knowledge. Oracle, SAP, Excel knowledge preferred Engineering degree (preferred) Outstanding interpersonal skills Clear and accurate communication skills Attention to detail The ability to assimilate into a busy project team environment Please apply for this role using the link below. If you require additional information, please contact Nathan Shepherd on nathan.shepherd@originenergy.com.au LI* Advertised: 4 Mar 2013 E. Australia Standard Time Closing date: 17 Apr 2013 9:30am E. Australia Standard Time Origin is an equal opportunity employer and committed to continuous improvement in the sustainability of our environment, social and economic activities.