Senior Mining Engineer

Senior Mining Engineer Job ID: Job Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Australia - Perth Categories: Engineering - Mining Applications close: 27 Oct 2025 W. Australia Standard Time 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. About the role Thiess is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to join the Technical Services team. Based out of our West Perth office we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to support our operational sites and head office technical. This pivotal role you will provide strategic mine engineering services, mentor and support onsite teams and drive best practices that enhance our project performance and client outcomes. Duties include but are not limited to Participation in development of mine design and scheduling process documents and seek feedback / review through mine planning COP. Preparation of data for reviews of all critical mine engineering inputs and reconcile actual vs planned performance. Assisting management with the scoping of deliverables, timelines and required resources for all allocated projects / mine plan activities. Participation in regular meetings to address ongoing mine planning methodologies, software tools and strategies. Development of annual Life of Contract Schedules and Haulage plans as well as Rolling monthly 12‑month plans as agreed with operational management. Identify project risks from a technical, HSE and cost perspective during the mine planning phase to ensure their potential impact on the project is identified, documented and communicated. About You Tertiary qualified in a relevant technical discipline (e.g., Mining or Civil Engineering). Minimum 5 years post‑graduate experience in a broad range of Mine Engineering. In‑depth knowledge of mine planning, geology, GIS, drill & blast mining principles and other related mining support services. Well‑developed analytical, verbal and written communication skills. Good time‑management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and shifting priorities. Prior experience in guiding and mentoring engineers will be highly regarded. Strong mining software experience (Vulcan, Alastri, Spry, etc.) as well as the Microsoft Office suite. 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 programmes. 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, Africa and the Americas. For more than 90 years we have operated across diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create lasting value for our clients and the communities we live and work in. We are committed to a safe, healthy and respectful workplace. A place where everyone matters always. We welcome and celebrate the differences and similarities among people including gender identity, ethnicity, race, heritage, sexual orientation, disability, age, culture, religion, language, appearance, parental status and education. 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. To apply for this role please click the Apply button or the link below. Required Experience: Senior IC Key Skills: Business Intelligence, Kanban, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, AI, Data Management, Senior Leadership, AutoCAD, Sybase, Natural Language Processing, Carlson, Data Modeling Employment Type: Full‑Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr