Fortescue is now consistently producing 175-180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead, establishing itself for future growth in a global market through innovation, product diversification and asset development.

Senior Mining Engineer - Medium Term Planning

Work Location: Perth

Roster: Monday to Friday

Key accountabilities will include:

• Coordinate input parameters, develop, report and present the annual budget plan & quarterly 2 year reforecast mine plans
• Continually develop and refine the 2-year mine planning systems so it delivers value
• Complete cut-off grade and grade bins optimization
• Complete analysis, reconciliations and present recommendations for mine planning inputs such as equipment productivity
• Contribute to the site bench operating plan
• Develop or coordinate designs as required for the 2-year planning
• Understand and communicate risk and opportunities, drivers and levers for optimizing the 2-year mine plan
• Safety leadership to provide safe system of work, processes and tools to crew members
• Developing and mentoring colleagues within the team

Qualifications and skills required:

• Mining Engineering or similar
• Expected to have at least 7 years of experience of large, deep open pit hard-rock mining operations including short to medium term mine planning
• Highly skilled in use of Alastri suite of mine planning software's and General Mine Design Packages (Vulcan preferred)
• Understanding of interrelated disciplines including geotechnical, surface and ground water, environmental, heritage, approvals, processing, geology and D&B.
• Excellent time management, organizational, analytical and project management skills
• Strong sense of integrity, enthusiasm and problem solving
• Able to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders with varying levels technical knowledge
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Power BI etc.) & data analytics tools (Tableau)
• Excellent computer literacy skills and knowledge such as databases, programming and collaborative tools (Microsoft Power Apps)

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. We celebrate and respect people's differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.

www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified

Applications close: 21 May 2021 W. Australia Standard Time