Senior Mining Engineer

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About the role

Thiess is seeking an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to join the Technical Services team at our Caval Ridge project in the Bowen Basin, Queensland

As our next Senior Mining Engineer, reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent you will be responsible for development and rollout of efficient mining plans, schedules and excavator dig and dump designs.

As the facilitator of the planning process, the role requires strong collaboration with key stakeholders. This role will also work with the client mine planning team to provide designs, and schedules to support the execution of the mine plan.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Optimise mine designs, schedules, and fleet configuration across the planning horizon to meet both business and client objectives.
• Collaborate with the client's mine planning team to ensure seamless coordination and integration of the Thiess plan.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to address short-term planning requirements and resolve operational challenges.
• Communicate updates and changes to mine plans effectively across all relevant teams to ensure alignment and execution.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the operations team to support effective plan delivery.
• Prepare and submit accurate weekly and monthly production reports to inform performance tracking and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the month-end reconciliation process with the internal survey and finance teams.
• Mentor new graduate mining engineers in Thiess best practice and introduction to technical services.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years' operational mining engineering experience (open cut preferred).
• Experience with MS Office, Vulcan, XPAC or SPRY, Deswik, 3D Dig or similar software
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team environment.
• A commitment to the best practice of health and safety at all times
• Excellent behavioural, time management, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

What Thiess can do for you

• 8/6 Roster
• Permanent full-time positions
• Thiess' commitment to ongoing training & development
• Health & wellbeing rewards program through AIA Vitality
• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice options - novated leasing
• Genuine Choice Rosters - (Live Local, DIDO & FIFO)
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.
• Opportunity to learn and develop skills through working and collaborating with a large team of experienced mining professionals

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We'll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.  Learn more 

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How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

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