Cost Controller (Junior) in Perth: Profession with future

Australia, Perth

Fulltime: 40 hrs a week

Experience: 2 years

Closing: 29 November 2024

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Introduction

On behalf of our client, Woodside Energy - a Global Energy Company, Brunel is presently sourcing a Cost Controller to join the Global Wells and Seismic Team. This is a junior level role for the duration of 12 months.

About this role

Supporting the cost monitoring and controlling activities through all phases of Drilling and Completion campaigns including evaluation of the estimate and set up the cost tracker, cost monitoring & control, forecasting and tracking cost variances, change management, reporting, cost risk analysis, assurance, and closeout.

You will be responsible for:

Performing in accordance with Corporate Policies and Management Standards and fully Compliant and Promote Woodside Safety Culture
Building cost tracker from approved estimate
Managing Value of Work Done (VOWD) process, Performance Measurement, VOWD phasing, trends and all Cost Control activities for the assigned scope
Developing Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC)
Maintaining the cost forecast in accordance with agreed procedures
Managing routines with stakeholders and cross functional groups (such as Exploration, Projects, Development, Finance, Projects Business Office, Supply Chain)
Ensuring early recognition and warning to stakeholders of adverse cost trends impacting agreed cost targets and budgets
Assessing risks and opportunities that may impact the current forecast
Quickly learn legacy processes and good understanding of P2P and Cost Control processes to improve, influence ways of working, and support change management with key stakeholders
Reviewing the Purchase Requisition/Purchase Order Process to support vendor management
Supporting Cost Performance Lead in Cost Control and Cost Estimation practices

Is this you?

Requirements

Degree, Cost Engineering program OR relevant experience
Demonstrated understanding of Project Services and Contracting/Procurement disciplines and their relationships to cost engineering activities.
Highly effective communication skills and ability to develop and present management reports at all levels, including presentations to management
Demonstrated interpersonal/teambuilding skills.
Analytical/technical skills with a practical approach to problem solving
Location for this assignment is Perth working full-time hours
Previous Cost Controller experience within the Oil & Gas sector
Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement
Good understanding of Cost Control processes and best practice
Proficient in SAP and MS Excel
Experienced in Cost Control tools and templates
Ability to prepare quality documentation

Benefits

12 month contract
Attractive negotiable day rate!
Opportunity to work with this High Profile Global Energy Company
To commence as soon as possible!

What we offer

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 2001, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 40 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs, email m.hobbs@brunel.net or telephone my direct line 9429 5676.