Senior Mining Engineer - Life of Mine Planning

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we\u2019re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Senior Mining Engineer - Life of Mine Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

Work Location: <\/strong>Perth - Fortescue\u2019s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.<\/p>\n

Roster: <\/strong>Monday to Friday<\/p>\n

We are seeking a highly motivated mining professional to join our Strategic Mine Planning team. Reporting to the Principal Mining Engineer Life of Mine Planning, this role is primarily responsible for maintaining and updating the integrated Life of Mine Planning based on the business strategy. This role interacts with multiple stakeholders including exploration, resource estimation, approvals, technical marketing and 5-year planning team.<\/p>\n

Key responsibilities include: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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• Maintain LOM inventory by running pit optimisation or direct block scheduling method<\/li>\n
• Support the development of the LOM optimisation model<\/li>\n
• Participate in the documentation of modifying factors to support both LOM and Reserves Reporting<\/li>\n
• Undertake LOM scenarios to evaluate any possible different business strategy<\/li>\n
• Support the delivery of LOM results as guidance for 5-year planning, studies and other relevant parties<\/li>\n
• Endeavour to improve current LOM planning and design process with new technology and innovation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Qualifications and Experience: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Bachelor\u2019s degree in Mining Engineering or similar with a minimum of 5 years\u2019 experience<\/li>\n
  • Knowledge in open pit mining preferably within iron ore<\/li>\n
  • Experience in LOM scheduling and pit optimisation process<\/li>\n
  • Experience with JORC Ore Reserve reporting process will be advantageous<\/li>\n
  • Strong analytical skills<\/li>\n
  • Excellent communication skills and be a team player with a strong desire to provide high quality work<\/li>\n
  • Experience with mine planning software packages (Minemax, Alastri products, Whittle is highly regarded)<\/li>\n
  • Experience with CAD or Design tools (Vulcan, ArcGIS, Surpac, Deswik is highly regarded)<\/li>\n
  • Experience with data analytic tools Tableau or Power BI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    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.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    www.fmgl.com.au\/jobs-at-fortescue<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified<\/em><\/p>"