Principal - Scheduling Engineer

• Deep and complex operation
• Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
• High impact position

Principal – Scheduling EngineerGeroge Fisher MineMount Isa, Queensland, Australia or FIFO Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns.Ref. No. 102071Why consider working with us at Glencore?Glencore is one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Our operations comprise of around 150 mining, metallurgical and oil production assets. Our purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. Employing 135,000 people globally, people are at the heart of our business, and we aim to attract employees who strive to be leaders in their field. To you, that means more opportunities to grow your career, grow your experiences, and grow your network of colleagues, mentors and even lifelong friends. All whilst making your mark on the future.About this part of our organisation:Our Zinc Assets in Australia include multiple & geographically dispersed operations, including underground and open pit mines, processing plants and port facilities. Additionally we have operations across Asia, both North and South American continents and Europe.Mount Isa is home to the majority of our assets in Australia and this role may be either based residentially in Mount Isa or on a FIFO roster from either Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns.About your potential new position:As the Principal – Scheduling Engineer you will be tasked with providing technical leadership to the Scheduling and Midterm Planning Departments to deliver the objective of creating and reporting on short to midterm schedules and plans that are aligned with corporate goals.Some of your responsibilities will be:

• To ensure your team adhere to the Act and Regulations, and produce safe and compliant plans and schedules.
• Delivery, development and continuous improvement of budget mine plan.
• To effectively communicate complex process ideas at all levels.
• Maintain accountability, delivering operational efficiency, driving accurate and reliable interpretations/decisions, and implementing best practice in both technical and operational planning for the group.
• Scoping of infrastructure projects and capital estimations.
• Development of the short & medium-term infrastructure and mining sequence.
• Optimisation of ventilation in the short and medium term plan.
• Accountability for safety performance and safety management practices of the medium-term function and responsible for safety leadership across the mine.
• Reconciliation of production plans to performance.
• Financial management and performance of the scheduling and medium term planning department.
• Managing the planning group and establishing a group culture including building employee capability to support strategic objectives.

What we expect from you:

• Ability to build relationships across functions and operations.
• Tertiary qualified in a Mining related discipline and hold relevant industries training for safety and risk.
• Approximately 8 Years mining industry experience with significant experience in underground and sub-level open stoping operations.
• Preference of chartered engineering status through AUSIMM.
• Extensive experience in mine design and scheduling software preferably Deswik.
• Experience in leading a team of highly skilled professionals.

What’s in it for you?This is a complex, deep, high volume, world class operation, enabling you to show what you can do when given a challenge. You will be supported by experienced leaders to achieve results in your field and if you desire to go above & beyond there is space to explore new ideas and influence change. You will be joining a team who encourage & expect you to make improvements and make a difference.Being in a worldwide organisation allows for a broad range of career options, and working in a long life and world class asset gives you space to and time to develop into a quality leader and innovator in your field.If you are seeking an exciting opportunity to advance your career, apply now at glencore.com/careers/career-opportunities/all-vacancies/Applications Close: 30th of May 2024Our operation is situated on land traditionally owned by the Kalkadoon People and we respect their rights and interests.