Mine Engineer
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Iron Bridge - Fortescue’s Iron Bridge mine is located on the traditional lands of Nyamal people.
Roster: 8D6R FIFO ex Perth (flexibility of 4D3R as business requires)
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Mining Engineer to join the Short Term Planning team at our Iron Bridge Operations. This permanent position is on 8:6 roster, flexibility of 4:3 roster as business requires with a highly competitive remuneration package.
Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer - Short Term Planning, this 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 Responsibilities
- 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
- Must be capable of understanding design standards, procedures and mine physicals
- Liaise with mining personnel to ensure adherence to mining schedules and produce detailed mining instructions
- Haulage scheduling, optimisation, waste dump designs and schedules
- 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
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or related qualification will be considered
- Experience in 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) is preferred)
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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