Lead, Asset Estimating
Thiess
Lead estimating for mining assets, improving cost and operational performance
2 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
8,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Mining Services
Engineering
Project Management
Construction Services
Asset Management
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Mining
Mine Engineering
Drill and Blast
Rehabilitation
Asset Management
Autonomous Mining Services
Mine Closure
Infrastructure Removal
Role
What you would be doing
strategy review
cost analysis
production analysis
tender development
mine planning
process compliance
- Carry out strategy reviews where required to ensure that all Thiess assets are maintained to achieve operational MTBF metrics while not compromising safety or budgets.
- Analysis of actual direct costs and overheads to aid in developing tender costs.
- Analysis site production performance to determine parameters for use in budgets and tenders.
- Drives delivery of work tasks to ensure team and business goals are achieved
- Develop accurate tenders that are practically orientated with due consideration of the scope of works.
- Work with mine planning engineers to ensure that mine plan is optimised for the tender.
- Drive best practice for Thiess and MACA Australian Asset Operations ensuring the consistent application of Thiess maintenance Processes, Procedures and Systems.
- Apply estimating and costing expertise to current operations to improve financial and operational performance.
What you bring
cats
engineering degree
regulatory
5 years
mine planning
estimating
- Must have sound knowledge of mine operation regulatory and legislative requirements.
- Trade qualification / Engineering degree or equivalent qualifications.
- Solid understanding of mining principles, design concepts and operations.
- An ability to link the technical outcomes to financial results.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance operations with large mining equipment.
- High proficiency in application of estimating principles and systems including CATS.
- Solid understanding of usage and limitations of relevant mine planning, design and scheduling software.
- Minimum 5+ years' experience in estimating maintenance activities for large mining equipment.
- Salary sacrifice options
- Flexible working arrangements
- World-class health & wellbeing programs
- A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
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Overview
80 Years
History of Expertise
The company has accumulated extensive experience and knowledge over decades of operation.
- A global leader in mining services, specializing in both open-cut and underground mining operations.
- Involved in some of the world’s largest mining projects, providing integrated services from mine development through to operations and rehabilitation.
- Expanded globally from its origins in Australia, with a strong presence in regions like Asia, Africa, and South America.
- Known for its technical expertise, equipment fleet, and its commitment to delivering projects safely and efficiently.
- Works across diverse sectors, including mining, infrastructure, and energy, delivering a wide range of services tailored to each project's needs.
- Notable projects include major coal mining operations in Queensland and large-scale infrastructure works in remote areas.
- Has adapted to changing market conditions and continuously evolved to maintain its leadership in the industry.
- Discover: Always striving to be better and do better
- Accountable: Committed to our promise of performance
- Respectful: Thriving through honesty and encouragement
- Empowered: Driving change through new ways of working
85% Vehicles
Hybrid and Electric Fleet
A target to transition 85% of operated light vehicles to hybrid or battery electric by 2030.
25% Emissions
Scope 3 Emissions Reduction
A commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions (related to diesel combustion in the fleet) by 25% by 2035.
21% Reduction
Scope 1 Emissions
Achieved a 21% reduction in Scope 1 emissions in 2023.
>600 ha
Land Rehabilitation
Rehabilitated over 600 hectares of land through Thiess Rehabilitation in 2022.
- Thermal coal revenue to be less than 25% by 2027 (on track for 2025)
- First Biodiversity Standard in 2022 (no operations within World Heritage Areas)
- Water reuse and recycling increased twofold, waste-to-landfill reduced by 27% (2022)
- 3088 ML water reused/recycled in 2023; 632 ha post-mining land rehabilitated
- Portfolio diversification: thermal coal <25% by 2027 and <20% by 2030
22.7% Growth
Women’s Participation
Significantly increased women’s participation in the workforce in 2022.
7.5% Representation
Indigenous Workforce
Indigenous employment in Australia reached 7.5% in 2022, up from the previous year.
$38.1M Investment
Indigenous Businesses
Allocated $38.1 million towards supporting Indigenous businesses in 2023.
- Global D&I vision: "everyone matters always" / "better together"
- Governed by global strategy focusing on gender equality, First Nations peoples, cultural diversity, and inclusive culture
- Equal opportunities in employment, professional development, and career progression
- Workforce goals include representation of women, Indigenous peoples, culturally diverse people, LGBTIQ+ people, and people with disability
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