Senior Mining Engineer - Medium Term Planning
- Coordinate 2 Year Mining Schedules and associated designs for the Christmas Creek mine site.
- Develop mine plans that align with operational and strategic requirements.
- Mentor and develop Mine Planning Engineers.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Perth - Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.
Roster: Monday - Friday
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Mining Engineer to join our Medium-Term Planning team. Reporting to the Superintendent of Medium Term Planning, this role is responsible for coordinating 2 Year Mining Schedules and associated pit, waste, and development designs for our Christmas Creek mine site.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop two-year mine plans that align with operational and strategic requirements.
- Deliver mine plans and schedules accurately and within agreed timelines.
- Partner with Approvals, Geology, Geotechnical and Hydrogeology teams to identify risks, opportunities and dependencies.
- Coordinate stakeholders and resources across mine development projects to achieve key milestones.
- Communicate mine planning options, designs and schedules clearly to operational and technical stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance on product quality, pit progression, waste schedules, fleet requirements and cost estimates.
- Identify risks and opportunities within mine planning outputs and recommend appropriate actions.
- Mentor and develop Mine Planning Engineers.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in mine planning.
- Demonstrated proficiency using Vulcan, Haul Infinity and Rapid Reserver, Alastri Tactical Schedule
- Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.
- High level of computer literacy, including Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with operational and technical stakeholders.
- Collaborative team player who demonstrates initiative and works effectively with minimal supervision.
About Us
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Our Commitment
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