Expert Mine Planning Specialist

7 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Thiess Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an Expert Mine Planning Specialist to join our team on an 8/6 roster FIFO out of Perth. The Mt Holland lithium project is located 110km southeast of Southern Cross in the Wheatbelt region.

The successful candidate will provide accurate and timely medium and short-term mine planning systems and processes to enable the business to meet its contractual production targets in a cost-effective manner.

About You:

  • Tertiary qualifications in engineering
  • 3+ years in a technical discipline at an open-pit mining environment
  • Sound understanding of mine operation, planning, and scheduling
  • Thorough understanding of open-cut mining methods
  • Strong understanding of the costs associated with mine planning and drill & blast activities
  • Ability to implement mining processes and systems in a brown or greenfield site
  • Strong mining software experience (Vulcan, Surpac, Datamine, Minesight, etc) as well as the Microsoft Office suite
  • Able to demonstrate effective performance in achieving agreed HSE goals in support of the department, site, and company standards
  • Well-developed analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Good time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and shifting priorities

What We Offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • World-class health & wellbeing programs
  • Salary sacrifice options
  • A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
  • Referral bonus program

About Us:

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open-cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia, and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments, and cultures.

We leverage global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity, and cost performance.

Our vision is everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.



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