Mining Engineer

Mining Engineer | Integrated Operations - Brisbane Hub

• Permanent position based in Brisbane
• Monday – Friday roster
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Advance your career in a dynamic, fast paced team environment
• Paid parental leave up to 9 months with no distinction between primary and secondary carer

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are currently seeking a Mining Engineer to consistently support the Integrated Operations team in Brisbane by providing reliable, accurate and sustainable mine planning services and support, in order to position Mining and Plant operations for optimal performance aligned with shipping and marketing requirements.

The main objective of the Mining Engineer is to transform the Long-Term Plan into operational detail acting as a bridge between Long Term and Production Engineers. This role is also critical to enable the planning team to evaluate risks, seize new opportunities, react quickly and properly to changes caused by internal and external factors and simultaneously maintaining uniformity with the agreed targets. The planning horizon is six (weeks) but it can be extended up to twelve (12) weeks if the situation requires it.

The principal accountability of the Mining Engineer is to produce the six (6) weeks plan based on targets agreed with Site Leaders. Reporting to the Operations Planning Superintendent, the main components of achieving the minimum required standard include:

• Transforming the Long-Term plan into operational detail. The fundamental priority behind this is to balance continual delivery of bauxite aligned with shipping requirements.
• Carry out meetings with relevant stakeholders to set the targets for the month
• Providing an updated direction on the mines position to steer the operations back on track following deviations to plan.
• Identify risks and opportunities and discuss them in relevant meetings.
• Produce monthly plan strings and distribute to Production Engineers.
• Provide grade and tonnes advice to Dynamic Scheduling.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor/master’s degree of Engineering or a related discipline
• Detailed understanding of Truck / Loader scheduling and operation
• Practical understanding of all other mining design, scheduling, and operation
• Basic understanding of supply chain management.
• Sound level of proficiency in basic business software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint or similar)
• Basic proficiency in business management software (SAP or similar)
• High level of proficiency in CAD mining software, preferably Deswik and / or similar
• Excellent numerical analysis and data validation skills
• Knowledge of relevant mining legislation and industry practices

What we offer

• A safely focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Excellent retirement plan
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 9 Months (no distinction between primary and secondary carer)
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual well-being support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

For US

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

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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Closing date – 27^th March 2023

“Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please submit your application as soon as possible.”