Principle Asset Estimator
Core
Lead the development of detailed cost models for maintenance, component rebuild, and asset lifecycle costs to support major project and operational decisions.
Role type
Senior IC asset estimator (mining/heavy mobile equipment)
Builds
Cost models, tender submissions, commercial proposals, and asset lifecycle strategies
Domain
Mining industry, heavy mobile equipment maintenance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cost estimation, plant rate development, asset lifecycle analysis, commercial acumen, analytical capability, cost modelling, tendering, contract pricing, CMMS systems, Microsoft Office suite
Preferred skills
Trade qualification in Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics or Engineering, experience with idle/new fleet availability assessment, workshop infrastructure design
Technologies
Excel, Word, Powerpoint, CMMS
Responsibilities
Develop and review plant rates and maintenance cost estimates for tenders; adjust plant rates for break-even results; prepare tender submissions and commercial proposals; identify efficiency improvements in estimating tools; analyse project costs for monthly reviews and benchmarking; complete asset life reviews considering operating and ownership costs; specify workshop infrastructure design; support asset management administration; provide leadership and mentoring to estimators and planning personnel
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities