Our Opportunity
Work Location: Fortescue's Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.
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Job Description
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Mine Planning Engineer to join our Long Term Mine Planning team. Reporting to the Principal Mining Engineer – Long term planning, this role is responsible for carrying out activities to support the 10-Year Mine plans within the Iron Ore operations portfolio.
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Key Responsibilities
* Manage the 10-Year mine plan and associated deliverables for our Pilbara iron ore operations.
* Manage long term mine designs with mine designing engineers to support long term mine plan and mining approval application of mining activities.
* Endeavour to improve current long term planning process and long-term mine design process with new technology and innovation.
* Undertake ad-hoc minor project mine planning work for operational sites in the Pilbara region.
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Qualifications and Experience
* Relevant bachelor's degree in engineering (Mining or similar).
* Practical and solutions focused approach to mine planning and design problems.
* Experience in long term mine planning and mining studies (preferably in Iron ore). Operational and site mine planning experience is highly desirable.
* Strong interpersonal skills with both operations and technical teams.
* Team orientation and strong ability to take initiative to solve problems with critical thinking.
* Computer proficiency (Excel, MS Office, Vulcan).
* Experience on Alastri software's (ATS) is preferred.
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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.
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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.