Mining Engineer - Short Term Planning
Country/Region: AU
State: WA
City: Perth
Job ID: 3241
About Us
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.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Cloudbreak - Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.
Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex. Perth
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Mining Engineer to join the Short Term Planning team at our Cloudbreak Operations. This permanent position is an 8:6 roster, with a highly competitive remuneration package. Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer - Short Term Planning, this role is responsible for carrying out Short Term production scheduling and detailed mine design work associated with the delivery of the 2-week mine plan to set standards in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Resource based weekly mining schedules of the mining fleet optimised for efficiency and adherence to longer term schedules
- Detailed weekly production drill plans including loading and firing schedules
- Weekly ore blend schedules that adhere to constraints for grade, texture and mining fleet
- Reconciliation of 2-week mining schedules to 3-month mining plans
- Design and deliver infrastructure designs for 2-week schedules and daily site operation(s) in order to optimise the associated resources and maximise the value of the mining business
- Measure adherence to infrastructure designs and provide guidance to mining personnel
- Liaise with mining personnel to ensure adherence to mining schedules and produce detailed mining instructions
- Must be capable of understanding design standards, procedures and mine physicals
- Haulage scheduling, optimisation, waste dump designs and schedules
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
- Experience gained as a Mining Engineer with significant exposure to production scheduling and design engineering functions
- Knowledge in open pit mining, preferably in iron ore
- Effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders with varying technical knowledge
- Practical approach to engineering and design problems
- Computer proficiency (Excel, MS Office, Vulcan, Alastri software (Haul Infinity, ATS, APS)
- Team oriented and strong ability to take initiatives towards continuous improvement
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Our Commitment
Fortescue 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.
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