Principal Mining Estimator
Principal Mining Estimator
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Principal Mining Estimator
- Job ID
- 931661
- Job Type
- Permanent Full Time
- Location
- Australia - Perth
- Categories
- Estimating
- Applications close
- 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 Principal Mining Estimator to join our team based out of our West Perth office. This pivotal role is responsible for delivering accurate and innovative estimating and costing services to support the tendering of new mining projects. You will also apply these practices to existing operations to drive continuous improvement enhance operational efficiency and strengthen the financial performance of our business.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Deliver accurate detailed and timely estimates for new mining project tenders.
- Apply estimating and costing expertise to current operations to improve financial and operational performance.
- Ability to analyse each mining operation as a system and determine the critical value drivers and devise a strategy which maximises return from both a Thiess and a Client (where possible) perspective. Ability to apply this analysis across the business concurrently.
- Preparation of data for reviews of all critical mine engineering inputs and reconcile actual vs planned performance.
- Participation in development of mine design and scheduling process documents and seek feedback/review through mine planning COP.
- Participation in regular meetings to address ongoing mine planning methodologies software tools and strategies
- Coach and mentor junior mine estimators
About You
- Tertiary qualified in a relevant technical discipline (e.g. Mining or Civil Engineering)
- Minimum 5 years experience in asenior level mine estimating role
- Have a strategic and innovative approach to problem solving and ability to define critical value drivers (cost and revenue) in an operation
- Previous cost estimating and contract management experience
- Well-developed analytical verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines and shifting priorities
- Strong estimating software experience with experience in CATS highly regarded
- 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 programs
- 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 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. Were focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people
About Us
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 weve operated in diverse commodities geologies environments and cultures. Our team uses that insight to optimise solutions for each project and create lasting value for our clients and the communities we live and work in.
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Were committed to safe healthy and respectful workplaces. 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.
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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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How to apply
- Applications close
- W. Australia Standard Time
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
