Grow your career with Thiess

As a global business, we are proud to offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We are committed to Thiess being a company which supports great people to succeed, develop their careers, and feel supported to reach their highest potential. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Principle Asset Estimator to join our team and play a critical role in developing accurate maintenance, component rebuild and asset lifecycle cost estimates that underpin major project and operational decisions.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Manager – Asset Estimating & Fleet, you will lead the development of detailed cost models, collaborate with operational stakeholders and provide strategic asset cost analysis to support tender submissions, budgeting and long-term maintenance planning.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Develop and review plant rates and maintenance cost estimates for tenders as required.
• Carry out periodic and as required, adjustment of plant rates on existing projects for break even result.
• Prepare tender submissions, quotations and commercial proposals.
• Identify opportunities to improve the quality and efficiency of Estimating through development of the tools utilised.
• Analyse project costs for monthly result reviews and tender benchmarking.
• Complete asset life reviews considering operating costs, major component cycles, ownership costs and overhaul requirements.
• Provide input into asset selection for new work based on idle or new fleet availability, considering productivity, reliability, and cost.
• Specify workshop infrastructure design including tooling and support equipment for effective maintenance of mobile fleet on existing and new projects.
• Support Operations and Asset team in asset management administration process (asset setup, movements, capitalisation, strategies, budgets).
• Provide leadership and mentoring to estimators and planning personnel.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience estimating within mining, heavy mobile equipment or mining maintenance environments.
• Strong understanding of mobile plant maintenance strategies, component rebuild programs and asset life cycles.
• Trade qualification in Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics, Engineering, or similar discipline.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability.
• Advanced Excel and cost modelling skills.
• Experience with CMMS systems.
• Exposure to tendering and contract pricing within mining services.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

What Thiess Can Do for You

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Salary sacrifice options.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.

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

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