Posted: 24 Sep 2009
Location: Australia
BHP Billiton Iron Ore is an industry leader in the supply of iron ore to the global steel industry. We are expanding our operations through a series of Rapid Growth Projects to help us meet demand. We are increasing our mine, rail and port capacity and developing new, high value-in-use products to provide steel makers with competitive advantages. Our newest growth project, Rapid Growth Project 5, will take installed capacity at our Iron Ore operations to 205mpta by the second half of calendar year 2011. Join our exciting business and give your career the challenge it deserves.
Position Synopsis
The Resource Planning department is a core function of BHP Billiton’s Iron Ore business, providing mineral resource and mine planning input to operating mines, optimised mine planning and business evaluation functions to ensure future business growth. This Perth based function employs Mining Engineers and Geologists responsible for long term mine planning and resource modelling.
Within this team, the Superintendent Resource Planning Optimisation will lead directional and innovative resource planning initiatives to generate value adding investment options. This role will also contribute to peer review and internal due diligence to key business processes.
As an achievement-oriented and experienced leader you will influence the development, study and the implementation of strategic framework and programs to deliver optimum long term value to BHP Billiton Iron Ore, focussing on its Western Australian operations.
You will be able to demonstrate the following:
* Understanding of mine planning process and systems;
* Comprehensive knowledge of scheduling systems and approaches;
* Sound knowledge of mine planning software including Vulcan;
* Strong operations and practical experience in mine scheduling and design concepts;
* Experience in mine cost modelling;
* Ability to present concepts and results; and
* Understanding of complex technical information from a variety of technical disciplines.
Skills and Experience
With relevant tertiary qualifications, ideally including post graduate qualifications such as an MBA, and significant experience you will engage in projects from desktop to identification studies. You will have a broad knowledge of the mining industry and exposure to the breadth of the value chain. This coupled with your critical thinking and analytical skills will complement your leadership of strategy development for significant medium to long term growth projects.
Key to your success will be your leadership skills and ability to deliver results. Credible and committed, your interpersonal skills will facilitate the development of productive relationships with diverse stakeholders to create and drive a strategic vision for the business.
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