Senior Mining Engineer - Perth, Australia - Fortescue Metals Group

Description

Mining - Engineering & Maintenance (Mining, Resources & Energy)
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.

Work Location :
Perth - Fortescue Perth Office.
Fortescue's Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people
Roster:5/2 Roster - Monday to 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 for our Christmas Creek mine site and coordinating mine development projects and associated designs.

To be successful in this role, candidates must have strong interpersonal skills with both operational and technical teams, shorter and longer-term planning experience, and be able to articulate potential risks and opportunities within the planned works.

About UsFortescue 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.
Our Opportunity
Work Location :
Perth - Fortescue Perth Office.
Fortescue's Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people
Roster:5/2 Roster - Monday to 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 for our Christmas Creek mine site and coordinating mine development projects and associated designs.

To be successful in this role, candidates must have strong interpersonal skills with both operational and technical teams, shorter and longer-term planning experience, and be able to articulate potential risks and opportunities within the planned works.

Key ResponsibilitiesScheduling mining and other associate activities to varied planning horizons.
Timely delivery of plans and schedules to meet internal delivery timelines.

Liaise with support functions, including Approvals, Geology, Geotechnical and Hydrogeology, to understand risks and opportunities to the operation and to enable the timely achievement of mining milestones.

Coordination of multiple stakeholders in mine development projects to distribute resources effectively and meet critical deadlines for delivery.
Communicating options, designs and plans with relevant stakeholders.
Delivering product quality, pit progression, waste schedules, fleet requirements, cost estimations and other technical guidance as required.
Mentor and train mine planning engineers.
Identify risks and opportunities to the work produced.
Qualifications and ExperienceRelevant experience gained as a mining engineer (5 years minimum).
Strong medium-term planning skills (3 MP and 2 YP).
Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or similar.
Practical approach to engineering and design problems.
Knowledge in open pit mining, preferably in iron ore.
Computer proficiency (Excel, MS Office, Vulcan, ATS, Haul Infinity, Rapid Reserver).
Strong analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with both operations and technical teams.
Team orientation and strong ability to take initiative.

Excellent communication/presentation skills with the ability to convey technical detail, potential risks, and opportunities within the planned works to a variety of stakeholders.

Our CommitmentFortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity.
We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world.

Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal.
For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Application close 15th May 2024
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.
Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

Established in Western Australia in 2003, Fortescue is a global green technology, energy and metals company, recognised for its culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

It is the most ambitious heavy industry player in the world, with a real zero terrestrial emissions plan (no offsets) by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2) and a plan to eliminate its Scope 3 emissions by 2040.

Globally, Fortescue is empowering thriving communities and delivering positive social and economic benefits through training, employment, and business development opportunities, including for our indigenous employees and partners.

Established in Western Australia in 2003, Fortescue is a global green technology, energy and metals company, recognised for its culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

It is the most ambitious heavy industry player in the world, with a real zero terrestrial emissions plan (no offsets) by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2) and a plan to eliminate its Scope 3 emissions by 2040.

Globally, Fortescue is empowering thriving communities and delivering positive social and economic benefits through training, employment, and business development opportunities, including for our indigenous employees and partners.

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