Specialist Mine Planner - Perth, Australia - Fortescue Metals Group

Fortescue Metals Group

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Perth, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Job no: 520528

Work type:
Full Time Fortescue Employee

Location:
Perth Fortescue Centre

Categories:
Technical & Engineering

_Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives._

Specialist Mine Planning

Work Location:
Perth - Fortescue's Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

Roster:
Monday to Friday

Reporting to the Principal Mine Planning you will be instrumental in ensuring the operations planning function effectively plans and executes an electrified mining operation.

This role demands strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach, as we navigate uncharted territory in pursuit of our Real Zero objective by 2030.

Key responsibilities include:

Implement optimisation tools to drive mining and supply chain improvements
Serve a key role in the development and implementation of AI solutions to the mine planning process
Contribute to the development of an adaptive planning and scheduling system that realises the company's goals of operating under a dynamic integrated electrical operation
Evaluate and address gaps in the mine planning process
Provide technical expertise and mentorship to site mine planning teams
Conduct scenario analysis and assist in transition planning of electrical mining equipment and autonomous systems

Qualifications and Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in mining engineering or a related discipline
Prior experience in both operational and technical roles within the mining industry
Bachelor's degree in mining engineering or a related field
Exceptional analytical and problemsolving abilities
Independent thinker with a strong ability to take initiative and drive projects forward

Applications close: 11 Sep 2023 W. Australia Standard Time