Engineer Mining Readiness

Engineer Mining Readiness

• Work for a global mining organisation with an exceptional safety culture
• Become an integral part of a small team with great responsibility
• Work an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth
• Be part of an exciting chapter in Rio Tinto’s history

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

About the Role

We are actively seeking the talents of an innovative and engaging engineer to join the West Angelas Operational Readiness team in the capacity of Engineer Mining Readiness.

This role presents a terrific opportunity for an existing Production, Mine Planning/ Design Engineer, or other relevant technical discipline to draw upon their existing capabilities to shape and define the future operational readiness requirements of upcoming mine sustaining projects and deposits.

You will be part of the Operational Readiness team that goes beyond to successfully integrate a safe, high-performing asset that exceeds business expectations, contributing to a safely operable, maintainable, and reliable project result. 

This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a sideways discipline move to develop broader studies, project management and operational readiness skill sets.

Reporting to the Operational Readiness Superintendent and working in a collaborative and rewarding environment, you will: 

• Provide operational input into engineering design and mine planning activities from order of magnitude to project implementation.
• Create value by developing, implementing, and communicating the operational readiness execution plan, focused on mining-related aspects including project controls, reporting, risk management, and planning.
• Align people by establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders who influence and impact both the operational readiness & sustaining capital plans
• Role model safety leadership by striving for zero harm and demonstrating the Rio Tinto safety culture, especially through improved safety in design.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to safety of yourself and your team
• Degree Qualification in (Engineering, Project Management, Mining or Science)
• A current and valid C Class manual driver’s licence
• Knowledge of aspects of mining and processing operation and supporting processes
• Well-developed people influencing, engagement and communication skills
• Capability to write conclusive reports and create documents presenting requirements and developed plans, strategies, and approaches

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Exposure to risk management methodologies
• Knowledge of project management and project site activities
• Knowledge of and work experience in operational readiness and/or commissioning processes
• Understanding of organisational change management

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance.

Applications close on 4th of August 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

Where you’ll be working

Located 110km west of Newman, West Angelas operates on a fly in fly out roster from Perth, Broome, and Busselton.

West Angelas is a pioneer in autonomous technologies – we were the first site to trial autonomous haul trucks and incorporate autonomous drilling into our operations in 2008, and we continue to have one of the largest mining fleets in the Pilbara.

Our high grade, low phosphorous Marra Mamba orebody is an integral part of the Pilbara Blend, contributing both lump and fines products on around four trains each day. At the West Angelas hub there are state-of-the-art power generation and refueling facilities. These facilities supply power and diesel fuel to the East Pilbara mine sites.

The future is bright at West Angelas with numerous additional deposits under study providing enormous opportunities for personal development and career growth.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for almost 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.