Principal Mining Estimator

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About the role:
Thiess is seeking a Principal Mining Estimator to join our team based out of our West Perth office. This pivotal role is responsible for delivering accurate and innovative estimating and costing services to support the tendering of new mining projects. You will also apply these practices to existing operations to drive continuous improvement, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen the financial performance of our business.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Deliver accurate, detailed, and timely estimates for new mining project tenders.
• Apply estimating and costing expertise to current operations to improve financial and operational performance.
• Ability to analyse each mining operation as a system and determine the critical value drivers and devise a strategy which maximises return from both a Thiess and a Client (where possible) perspective. Ability to apply this analysis across the business concurrently.
• Preparation of data for reviews of all critical mine engineering inputs and reconcile actual vs planned performance.
• Participation in development of mine design and scheduling process documents and seek feedback/review through mine planning COP.
• Participation in regular meetings to address ongoing mine planning methodologies, software tools and strategies
• Coach and mentor junior mine estimators

About You

• Tertiary qualified in a relevant technical discipline (e.g. Mining or Civil Engineering)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior level mine estimating role
• Have a strategic and innovative approach to problem solving and ability to define critical value drivers (cost and revenue) in an operation
• Previous cost estimating and contract management experience
• Well-developed analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• Strong estimating software experience with experience in CATS highly regarded
• 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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