Project Scheduler at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

About The Job

Position Summary:

• The Project Scheduler is accountable for developing a consolidated schedule for the mine and monitoring the progress of deliverables and milestones to ensure that annual work programs are on track. 
• The role holder is also accountable for weekly and monthly project performance reports including project schedule variance, schedule risk management, and critical path analysis.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the setup, implementation, maintenance, and management of the baseline project master schedule and performance baseline to AGA Planning and Scheduling standards
• Assist the Snr Project Planner in managing and maintaining the Primavera planning system
• Support the PSBI department by providing accurate and timely planning information, such as schedule performance updates, schedule variance analysis, and corrective actions to support decision-making processes
• Prepare project reports including S-Curves, Dashboard, earned value management, etc.
• Ensure schedules are aligned to appropriate WBS, contracting, and procurement strategies
• Conduct schedule analysis utilising resource loading and leveling, S curves, and histograms to ensure schedules are attainable and realistic
• Oversee planning and scheduling resources to ensure adequate information and support are provided to the senior management team
• Provide appropriate training and guidance to key stakeholders where necessary to ensure data quality and integrity are maintained to support timely decision-making
• Promote best-practice planning and scheduling techniques
• Support a planning culture where continuous performance improvement is valued
• Implement schedule controls including float management, earned value, and critical path analysis, with a well-defined, objective progress measurement regime
• Actively participate in schedule review meetings, maintain meeting records and agreed-upon actions from minutes, and any follow activities to ensure actions are completed on time
• Proactively address schedule changes and incorporate formally approved changes into the schedule
• Review contractor and third-party schedules before incorporating them into the project master schedule
• Understand and adhere to HSE regulations and ensure safety is a prime consideration in the planning process
• Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution.
• Report all incidents and ensure they have been investigated and corrective actions completed on time.
• Act on all corrective actions assigned to you or under your jurisdiction and ensure timely completion.
• Ensure compliance with Safety KPIs including, reporting all incidents and acting on all corrective actions assigned for timely completion.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Qualification:

• A recognized tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction or Project Management
• Project Management Certification (PMP) is desirable
• Scheduling Professional Certification (PMI–SP or AACE–SP) will be an added advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of one year’s experience in a planning and scheduling role in a mining or related environment
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of project management with intermediate knowledge of planning principles, schedule control, progress measurement, change control, and reporting principles
• Considerable Engineering and Construction planning experience
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 Software (or willingness and ability to learn) and MS Project
• Commitment to a culture of continuous improvement

Technical Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with all levels of management
• Commitment to a culture of continuous improvement

Other Competencies:

• Team Building