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Job Description - Short Term Planner (264102)Short Term Planner-264102Company OverviewUGL: A diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance our living environment. We provide a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for various industries, utilizing sustainable and innovative technologies.UGL Regional Linx (UGLRL): A subsidiary of UGL, headquartered in Orange, NSW, with regional depots throughout the state. We focus on creating job opportunities in regional and rural communities, with over 85% of our workforce based in regional NSW. We manage the CRN Country Regional Network, ensuring safe transportation of people and goods across NSW.Job PurposeThe Short-Term Planner (STP) is responsible for the timely programming of ad hoc rail traffic movements across the UGL Regional Linx CRN and working to ensure maximum network capacity is available to Rail Operators.In addition to co-ordinating ad hoc rail traffic around the current SWTT and UGLRL advertised works possession plan the role is responsible for the review and approval of As Trains Permit (ATP) possession requests and short term stowage requests.The Short-Term Planner is the first point of call for train running informationResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesEnsure the development of safe and efficient train plans for Network ControlEnsure ad hoc train path requests are actioned and approved in accordance with the Access Agreement terms and conditions and the Train Planning KPINegotiate with other RIMs to ensure the alignment of border times at ARTC and ST InterfacesNegotiate with RSOs to ensure train operation requirements are correctly captured and network restrictions are clearly communicatedAnticipate possible delays or problems that may arise in conjunction with the requirements of the Network Management Principles related to service prioritiesCompile and prepare paper graphs for use on Network Control BoardsCompile and download electronic train control graphs to 4ABS and TMCS system. Liaise with 4-Tel around any system or download errorsCompile and prepare the AMBA and Track Possession schedule to be distributed dailyPrepare and implement contingency plans to respond efficiently and effectively to emergency situations while ensuring all safe working requirements are metLiaise with the Network Controllers to assist in programming paths for additional or altered trains and light locomotives at short notice to ensure the effective and efficient accomplishment of operators'' requirementsCooperate, initiate and maintain effective communication links with all personnel involved with train working, maintenance and external agencies to ensure constant exchange of accurate and timely information necessary to ensure safe and efficient operationCheck and confirm availability of CRN assets (points, sidings) prior to scheduling train servicesContinuously seek to identify opportunities to improve train planning, reduce transit times over CRNs network and communicate identified opportunitiesQualificationsDetailed knowledge of Network Rules and Procedures development and approval processDetailed understanding of Work on Track activitiesAbility to articulate complex Safeworking discussions and develop and implement solutions within the Network Rules frameworkDetailed understanding of Train Operations and Network Control FunctionalityAboutAbout UsUGL is renowned for providing comprehensive engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors, including rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables, water, and defense. We partner with some of the worlds largest companies and government agencies.DiversityWe embrace diversity in all its formsbackgrounds, ideas, work styles, and perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.Our selection process includes relevant screening checks such as national criminal history and pre-employment medical assessments, including drug and alcohol screening.REF:264102Discipline: PlannerPrimary Location: Australia-NSW-Newcastle, Maitland & HunterWork Type: Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr