Mining Engineer - Short Term Planning
- Employer
- Fortescue Metals
- Location
- Eliwana, WA, Australia
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Jun 16, 2022
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- Category
- Accounting, Engineering, Mining Production
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
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Fortescue is now consistently producing 175-180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead as it diversifies from a pure play iron ore producer to a green renewables and resources company.
Mining Engineer - Short Term Planning
Work Location: Across all Fortescue sites
Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex. Perth
We are currently seeking highly motivated Mining Engineers to join the Short Term Planning teams across various Fortescue sites. This permanent position is an 8:6 roster, with a highly competitive remuneration package.
Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer - Short Term Planning, the 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 accountabilities:
Qualifications, skills and experience:
At Fortescue, we treat our team mates as though they are family. We appreciate everyone's contribution and know that a diverse workforce creates a safer, more engaged and productive working environment.
Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the community in which we live, and we encourage females, Aboriginal Australians, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.
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: 17 Jun 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Mining Engineer - Short Term Planning
Work Location: Across all Fortescue sites
Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex. Perth
We are currently seeking highly motivated Mining Engineers to join the Short Term Planning teams across various Fortescue sites. This permanent position is an 8:6 roster, with a highly competitive remuneration package.
Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer - Short Term Planning, the 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 accountabilities:
- 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, skills and experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
- 3 years' 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
- Current WA C-Class driving licence
At Fortescue, we treat our team mates as though they are family. We appreciate everyone's contribution and know that a diverse workforce creates a safer, more engaged and productive working environment.
Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the community in which we live, and we encourage females, Aboriginal Australians, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.
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: 17 Jun 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
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