Mine Engineer

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Fortescue Full time

*Our Opportunity
Location:*
All Pilbara Operations - This role will provide ongoing leave coverage across all sites as required. You will typically provide 3-6 months coverage at a time on any one site

Roster:
8D6R FIFO ex. Perth

We are currently seeking a Mining Engineer – Drill and Blast to join our operations reporting to the Principal – Drill and Blast. You will be responsible for providing Drill and Blast Engineering and Mine Planning expertise that enables Fortescue's operations to consistently deliver quality broken material to meet site goals.

*Key Responsibilities*

  • Work closely with the Weekly Planning Team providing inputs for the Drill and Blast schedule
  • Provide technical Drill and Blast Engineering services including but not limited to: Drill Pattern Design, Charging Design, Explosive Product Selection, and Blast Initiation Timing Design
  • Utilize data generated from drill and blast monitoring systems to evaluate blast performance against site goals and, as required, modify drill and blast design parameters
  • Develop and implement plans, projects, and designs aligned with site goals
  • Manage and implement Blast Vibration Monitoring programmes

Qualifications And Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
  • 2+ years' Mining and Drill and Blast Engineering experience post graduate program; Open Pit preferred
  • Able to effectively interpret mine design standards, procedures, and physicals
  • Demonstrated use of Drill and Blast Design software; where proficiency Mapteks Vulcan and Blast Logic is highly desirable
  • Exposure to additional Mine Design Software, where proficiency in APS, and Haul Infinity is considered highly desirable
  • Experience in Blast Vibration Monitoring and Assessment is highly desirable
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite

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.
*
Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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