Senior Mining Engineer - Short Term Planning

Our Opportunity

Work Location : Cloudbreak . Fortescue’s Cloudbreak mine is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 8D:6R – FIFO ex Perth

The Cloudbreak Operations Planning team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Mining Engineer. Reporting to the Superintendent Short Term Planning, you would lead and mentor a team of 5-6 people, working an 8/6 roster at the Cloudbreak site.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership, mentoring, and supervision of Daily Engineers & Blend Coordinators
• As required, weekend leadership coverage for all Cloudbreak Operations Planning as Weekend Duty Holder
• Ensure rail product quality targets are achieved from the mine
• Plan and deliver the daily mine plan, material destination plan, and crusher blend plan
• Execute the weekly mine plan and stockpile build/reclaim strategy, oversee the ROM & Product Stockpile Management Plan
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders including OPF, Mining, Integrated Planning, and HIVE
• Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of production and quality performance KPI’s
• Champion safety initiatives and support safe operational practices

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or equivalent
• At least 5yr’s experience at a mining operation
• Previous experience in technical leadership roles highly desirable.
• Strong scheduling software skills, experience with Alastri software highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical detail to a variety of stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Team oriented with the strong ability to take initiative.
• Short to medium term planning, scheduling, and mine design knowledge
• Current WA C-Class driving licence.

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

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members 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. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ 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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