[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) Fortescue Metals Group · Australia - Iron Bridge # Senior Mining Engineer - Short Term Planning Australia - Iron Bridge Senior individual contributor Operations Listed on Fortescue Metals Group’s official careers site. Posted October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Fortescue Metals Group’s careers site →](https://careers.fortescue.com/en/jobs/senior-mining-engineer-short-term-planning-jobId_19051) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Fortescue Metals Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortescue-metals-group/) / Senior Mining Engineer - Short Term Planning ## Job description ### Our Opportunity Location Iron Bridge - Fortescue’s Iron Bridge project is located on the traditional lands of the Nyamal people. ### Roster 8D/6R ex Perth We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Mining Engineer to lead our Short-Term Planning team at Fortescue’s world-class Iron Bridge Magnetite Operation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within one of Australia’s most innovative mining operations, contributing to the delivery of safe, efficient, and value-driven mine planning outcomes. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and technically capable mining professional with strong onsite mine planning experience, responsible for delivering daily & weekly mine plans while overseeing the execution of the mine plans. Reporting to the Short-Term Planning Superintendent, you will provide technical leadership in the development and delivery of safe, practical and executable short-term mine plans and schedules. Working closely with Mining Operations and key technical stakeholders, you will drive operational performance, optimize mining sequences and ensure alignment with production targets and business objectives. ### Key Responsibilities Lead delivery of daily and weekly mine plans and schedules. Optimise mine designs, mining sequences, productivity and equipment utilisation. Identify and manage operational constraints, risks and production variances. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of mine plans. Mentor mining engineers, identify operational risks and opportunities, and lead incident investigations as required Drive continuous improvement in mine planning processes and operational performance. ### Qualifications and Experience Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline Extensive experience in open-cut hard rock mine planning - Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and work autonomously - Proficiency in mine planning and scheduling software, including Vulcan or similar packages - Strong focus on HSEC, including hazard management, investigations, and field engagement - Excellent communication, technical writing, and cross-functional project management skills Innovative and analytical mindset, with experience in data analysis and reporting tools such as Power BI, Excel, and Python desirable ### About Us Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever. Our Commitment Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. [https://fortescue.com/careers](https://fortescue.com/careers) Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 20, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 19 days - Location: Australia - Iron Bridge[Apply on Fortescue Metals Group’s careers site →](https://careers.fortescue.com/en/jobs/senior-mining-engineer-short-term-planning-jobId_19051) ## Hiring at Fortescue Metals Group - Open jobs: 203 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 30, 2026 [All Fortescue Metals Group jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortescue-metals-group/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Fortescue Metals Group ### [Senior Mining Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortescue-metals-group/jobs/f9a046a0a5fd4a6fbae1/) Australia - Iron Bridge ### [Condition Monitoring Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortescue-metals-group/jobs/ddf32e6b8c1fec0299b1/) Australia - Iron Bridge ### [Condition Monitoring Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortescue-metals-group/jobs/9ab2af73828b1d329ea7/) Australia - Iron Bridge ### [Electrician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortescue-metals-group/jobs/1845f5f5603c76c07e01/) Australia - Iron Bridge ### [Fixed Plant Mechanic](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortescue-metals-group/jobs/272177fdaca18a133ddb/) Australia - Iron Bridge ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Specialist Engineer, Mining, Short-term planning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/newmont/jobs/9058c804f4adc3338a17/) Newmont · Kenyasi, Ahafo, Ghana ### [Senior Mining Engineer - Short Term Planning (Ernest Henry Operations)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/evolution-mining/jobs/6a6aec5a589e0d75097b/) Evolution Mining · Cloncurry, QLD, AU ### [Short-Term Power Dispatcher](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/bcab007486c8cd0e83aa/) TotalEnergies ### [operations manager short hills](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/8c3a626a7526980aff6a/) Richemont ### [sales associate short hills](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/f9b26c9cce5dd6bb393c/) Richemont [Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. Dates come from the employer where stated; “first seen” and “last checked” are our own observations. [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) AI-native services firm that builds custom software and 24/7 AI agents. OpenNash Jobs is an OpenNash Applied AI project. [Book time with OpenNash](https://calendly.com/opennash/new-meeting?hide_gdpr_banner=1) Jobs - [Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/) - [Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/) - [Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/) - [AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/) - [How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) OpenNash - [opennash.com](https://opennash.com/) - [Services](https://opennash.com/ai-agent-consulting/) - [OpenNash CX](https://opennash.com/cx/) - [AI Tools](https://opennash.com/ai-tools/) - [Blog](https://opennash.com/blog/) - [About](https://opennash.com/about/) Contact - [hello@opennash.com](mailto:hello@opennash.com) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/opennash) - [Support](https://jobs.opennash.com/support/) - [Privacy](https://jobs.opennash.com/privacy/) - [Terms](https://jobs.opennash.com/terms/) © 2026 OpenNash, Inc. Company names and public job postings belong to their respective owners. Employers control source availability and application decisions.