Senior Mining Engineer

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About the role:
Thiess are seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to join the Technical Services team. Based out of our West Perth office, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to support our operational sites and head office technical teams. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic mine engineering services, mentor and support onsite teams and drive best practices that enhance our project performance and client outcomes.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Participation in development of mine design and scheduling process documents and seek feedback/review through mine planning COP.
• Preparation of data for reviews of all critical mine engineering inputs and reconcile actual vs planned performance.
• Assisting management with the scoping of deliverables, timelines and required resources for all allocated projects/ mine plan activities
• Participation in regular meetings to address ongoing mine planning methodologies, software tools and strategies
• Development annual Life of Contract Schedules and Haulage plans as well as Rolling monthly 12mth plans as agreed with operational management.
• Identify project risks from a technical, HSE and cost perspective during the mine planning phase to ensure their potential impact on the project are identified, documented and communicated.

About You

• Tertiary qualified in a relevant technical discipline (e.g. Mining or Civil Engineering)
• Minimum 5 years' post-graduate experience in a broad range of Mine Engineering
• In depth knowledge of mine planning, geology, GIS, Drill & Blast, mining principals and other related mining support services
• Well-developed analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• Prior experience in guiding and mentoring engineers will be highly regarded
• Strong mining software experience (Vulcan, Alastri, Spry, etc) as well as the Microsoft office suite.
• Ability to undertake regular visits to projects and engagement with project technical staff

What Thiess Can Do For You

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

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 90 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

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 allow our people

About Us
We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia, Africa and the Americas. For more than 90 years, we've operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses that insight to optimise solutions for each project and create lasting value for our clients and the communities we live and work in.

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How To Apply
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