Discover the Opportunity

Launched in 2017 as a pioneering greenfield operation, Mount Pleasant has rapidly evolved into a world-class project, setting benchmarks in mining excellence. We're inviting talented Mining Engineers to become a part of our collaborative team, where your expertise will be vital in shaping the future of our operation.

About The Role

• The Mining Engineer will manage short-term plans and schedules, aligning them with our medium-to-long-term plans. You'll also have the chance to explore drill and blast planning, providing broader exposure within the operation. You'll partner closely with our client's mine planning team to ensure designs, reserves, and schedules support the mines progression. Your key duties will include:

• Optimisation of designs and schedules, enhancing fleet mix across planning horizons.

• Management of Drill and Blast systems.

• Collaboration with client mine planning team to strategize and coordinate the Thiess plan.

• Engagement with key stakeholders on short-term planning and operational challenges.

• Communication of evolving plans within the team.

• Relationship building with the operations team to foster strong working dynamics.

• Analysis of coal reconciliation along with mine rehabilitation design, planning, and execution.

• Reporting on weekly and monthly production metrics.

• Flexible work arrangements may be considered for this role.

About You

To thrive in this role, you align with Thiess' core values of Discover, Accountable, Respectful and Empowered.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mining or Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• At least 2 years’ experience in an operational mining engineering capacity (preferably open cut).
• Proficiency with software such as Vulcan, Deswik, or Spry.
• A genuine commitment to maintaining best practices in health and safety.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and time-management skills.

What Thiess Can Do for You

• Transition program available for non-mining engineers.

• 5/2 Monday to Friday Roster with monthly RDOs.

• Salary sacrifice options for novated leasing.

• Salary continuance insurance.

• Discounted health insurance.

• Training and ongoing career development opportunities.

Ready to take the lead in your career journey? Join us at Mount Pleasant and be part of something extraordinary!

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 85 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 to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us @ hiring@thiess.com

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.

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