Our Opportunity

Work Location: Perth - Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people

Flexible work options - Hybrid/WFH up to 2 days per week

Roster: Monday - Friday 

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated mining professional to join our Life of Mine (LOM) team as Principal Mining Engineer – LOM.

Reporting to the Manager LOM and SMP, the Principal Mining Engineer – LOM provides technical leadership for the development, optimisation and assurance of the portfolio Life of Mine plan across hematite and magnetite deposits, integrating key mining, processing, infrastructure, capital and business constraints to support strategic planning and JORC Ore Reserve reporting.

This role works closely with exploration, resource estimation, geotechnical, hydrogeology, metallurgy, approvals, studies, infrastructure, integrated planning, operations, technical marketing, finance and the 10-year planning team to ensure the LOM plan appropriately reflects business opportunities, constraints, risks and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the LOM inventory, incorporating approved modifying factors such as metallurgical regressions, exclusions and pit designs as inputs to the LOM schedule.
• Lead engagement with Studies, Finance and other key stakeholders to gather, challenge, align and confirm LOM planning assumptions.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the portfolio LOM optimisation and scheduling model.
• Lead and guide Senior Mining Engineers in running, reviewing and interpreting LOM optimisation and scheduling scenarios, ensuring the quality and integrity of planning outputs.
• Develop and deliver the 10-Year Plan Terms of Reference, including key assumptions, constraints and planning guidance.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across LOM planning, optimisation, scheduling and associated processes.
• Maintain and improve the LOM Snowflake database and Power BI reporting to support the management, analysis and communication of LOM schedule outputs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or similar, with substantial experience.
• Strong knowledge of open-pit mining, preferably within iron ore.
• Experience in LOM scheduling and pit optimisation processes.
• Experience in the JORC Ore Reserve reporting process.
• Experience in cost modelling and various project evaluation techniques.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team, with a strong desire to deliver high-quality work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer proficiency, with experience in Superblock/Foundry or equivalent, Blocksmith or equivalent, Anvil or equivalent, ATS, Microsoft Office, Vulcan, ArcGIS and Power BI.
• Confident verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a strong ability to take initiative.

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.

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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.