LOM Optimization Lead – Mining Engineer (Perth/Hybrid)

Fortescue; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue seeks a Principal Mining Engineer – LOM to lead the Life of Mine scheduling, optimization and governance. You will manage LOM inventories, run optimisation scenarios and collaborate with exploration, resource estimation and operations to align plans with business objectives.

You will drive continuous improvement, maintain data systems and deliver robust 10-year planning guidance. This role requires strong leadership, communication and advanced mining software skills in a major iron ore

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or similar with substantial experience.
• Experience in 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 project evaluation techniques.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in relevant software and tools listed in qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the LOM inventory and inputs to the LOM schedule.
• Lead engagement with Studies, Finance and stakeholders to confirm planning assumptions.
• Develop and maintain portfolio LOM optimisation and scheduling model.
• Guide Senior Mining Engineers in running LOM optimisation scenarios and ensure data integrity.
• Develop the 10-year Plan Terms of Reference with key constraints.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement in LOM planning and processes.
• Maintain and improve the LOM Snowflake database and Power BI reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Open-pit mining knowledge

LOM scheduling

Pit optimisation

JORC reporting

Cost modelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Superblock/Foundry

Blocksmith

Anvil

ATS

Microsoft Office

Vulcan

ArcGIS

Power BI

Job description

Fortescue seeks a Principal Mining Engineer – LOM to lead the Life of Mine scheduling, optimization and governance. You will manage LOM inventories, run optimisation scenarios and collaborate with exploration, resource estimation and operations to align plans with business objectives.

You will drive continuous improvement, maintain data systems and deliver robust 10-year planning guidance. This role requires strong leadership, communication and advanced mining software skills in a major iron ore