Planner/Scheduler – Scaffolding

UGL Pty Limited; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Pty Limited on Curtis Island, Queensland is seeking an experienced Planner/Scheduler for scaffolding to support our APLNG maintenance team. You will develop detailed scopes, schedules, permits and packs to ensure safe and efficient execution of scaffolding, rigging and lifting at a major LNG facility.

The role requires strong planning skills, familiarity with SAP/Primavera P6/Microsoft Excel, and a proven track record in heavy industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within oil & gas, LNG, mining, petrochemical or heavy industrial environments.
• Advanced Scaffolding Qualification.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP, Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel and planning systems.
• Sound understanding of Australian Standards relating to scaffolding, rigging and crane operations.
• Experience preparing permits, risk assessments and work packs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling all scaffolding activities across site
• Developing detailed work packs, method statements and supporting documentation
• Producing scaffold designs using approved software as required
• Coordinating work orders, permits, risk assessments, JHAs and associated planning requirements
• Supporting daily and weekly scheduling meetings and SIMOPS planning activities
• Liaising with maintenance, operations and contractor teams to ensure resources are effectively allocated
• Managing scaffold documentation libraries and SharePoint records
• Participating in HAZID workshops and risk reviews
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement within planning and execution processes
• Ensuring all activities comply with site procedures, Australian Standards and legislative requirements

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Scaffolding

Rigging

Lifting operations

SAP

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Education

Advanced Scaffolding Qualification

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Planner/Scheduler – Scaffolding APLNG Projects | Curtis Island, Queensland UGL is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction, maintenance and asset management services across Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia. We partner with some of the world's largest energy, resources, infrastructure and government clients to deliver complex projects and ongoing maintenance solutions. An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Planner/Scheduler – Scaffolding to join our APLNG maintenance team on Curtis Island. Reporting to the Projects Superintendent, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant planning and scheduling of scaffolding, rigging and lifting activities across a major LNG facility.

About the Role

As the Planner/Scheduler, you will be responsible for developing detailed work scopes, schedules, permits and job packs that support safe and effective execution of maintenance activities. You will work closely with site supervision, maintenance and reliability teams, technical authorities and contractors to optimise work execution and improve planning outcomes.

• Planning and scheduling all scaffolding activities across site
• Developing detailed work packs, method statements and supporting documentation
• Producing scaffold designs using approved software as required
• Coordinating work orders, permits, risk assessments, JHAs and associated planning requirements
• Supporting daily and weekly scheduling meetings and SIMOPS planning activities
• Liaising with maintenance, operations and contractor teams to ensure resources are effectively allocated
• Managing scaffold documentation libraries and SharePoint records
• Participating in HAZID workshops and risk reviews
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement within planning and execution processes
• Ensuring all activities comply with site procedures, Australian Standards and legislative requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong background in lifting operations, scaffolding or rigging, combined with proven planning and scheduling experience within a heavy industrial environment.

You will ideally possess:

• Advanced Scaffolding Qualification
• Minimum 5 years' experience within oil & gas, LNG, mining, petrochemical or heavy industrial environments
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning and scheduling
• Strong working knowledge of SAP, Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel and planning systems
• Sound understanding of Australian Standards relating to scaffolding, rigging and crane operations
• Experience preparing permits, risk assessments and work packs
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Aproactive approach to safety, compliance and continuous improvement

Why Join UGL?

At UGL, our people are central to our success. We offer the opportunity to work on some of Australia's most significant energy assets while being supported by a collaborative and high-performing team. Our values drive everything we do: Safety & Sustainability Integrity & Courage Client Focus Collaboration Innovation

You’ll be joining a business committed to developing its people, delivering operational excellence and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a major LNG facility.
• Long-term career opportunities within a leading ASX-listed organisation.
• Exposure to complex lifting and maintenance operations.
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and performance.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• Diversity & Inclusion

UGL is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, veterans and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

If you're an experienced maintenance planner with a background in lifting operations, rigging or scaffolding and you're looking for your next challenge in the LNG sector, we'd love to hear from you.