Mining Engineer

Mining Engineer

• Global mining organisation with an exceptional safety culture
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• Heavily Subsidised housing and utilities
• Work in the beautiful tropical coastal town of Gove, Northern Territory

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are currently seeking a Mining Engineer to consistently provide reliable, accurate and sustainable mine planning services and support to position Mining and Plant operations for optimal performance.

The role of the Mining Engineer is aligned with the planning and scheduling activities of the Development and Production fleets aimed to optimise Plant production and to be consistent with the monthly plan.

**Please note: this position is based in Gove, Northern Territory

As the Mining Engineer, you will work 9-day fortnight and report to the Senior Mining Engineer, where your duties will include:

People:

• Lead by example, demonstrating behavior which supports and articulates the direction and values of RTA by consistently demonstrating safe leadership behaviors.
• Assist the team to achieve the targets for Integrated Operations, encourage team members to accept personal responsibility for workplace safety, quality of work, productivity and to make individual contributions to the team.
• Manage personal leave to within acceptable limits, as agreed with your leader.
• Provide a safe working environment for the team and demonstrate commitment through personal behavior and adherence to safety standards and practices.
• Interact with relevant Mining, Maintenance and Plant personnel for plan inputs and greater acceptance.
• Take personal accountability for personal performance and behavior. The role requires the ability of working unsupervised – make independent decisions and solving problems self-sufficiently-
• Attend and participate all required team and work management meetings.
• Communicate effectively with peers and clients.
• Accurately maintain the annual leave chart with 6 months look ahead (any changes <4 weeks needs to be discussed). As much notice as possible to be given to leader for periods of significant annual leave. Annual leave in peak times (Xmas, School holidays) need to be agreed and locked-in with sufficient notice.
• Complete a Personal development plan each year.
• Complete your WPR expectations on time and in alignment with your leader.
• Develop and mentor step up new starters, Graduate Engineers and Vacation Students as required.

Planning:

• Plan and co-ordinate the day-to-day work, ensuring clear and achievable tasks within the context of the role.
• Allocate and organise resources as required to complete scheduled tasks in a safe and cost effective manner.
• Provide a safe working environment which complies with the standards required by the company.
• Ensure the HSEC Management System is consistently applied across the area of control
• Ensure that all tasks performed, planned and scheduled are in accordance with the HSEC system.
• Ensure inspections, prestart checks, audits and reviews are completed in accordance to the HSEC system.

Technical:

Preparation of accurate and achievable 1-2 Weeks integrated plans. This should include, at a minimum:

• Working closely with the BIOC, Mine Operations, Short-Term and Mid-Term planning teams to ensure delivery of feed/product tonnes to meet set targets.
• Complete task designs based on production blocks pick.
• Scheduling to manage process interactions, to enable efficient Mining operation
• Producing and communicating weekly conformance to plans and grade reconciliation.
• Interacting with operations team as part of conceptual planning. Attend shift start meeting ensure field trips are done frequently to ensure adequate input to the plans.
• Routinely liaise with operations supervisors and crew personnel to ensure plans are understood and followed
• Providing resources to Mining including Pit Plans, maps, schedules and Machine Guidance
• Identification and planning of key mining support activities relating to the operation.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to new and existing team members to develop their capabilities to succeed in their respective roles.
• Identify areas for improvement and actively progress improvement projects

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Minimum of one (2) year mining experience, Experience in other heavy industry, aside from mining, will also be highly regarded.
• Bachelor/Master’s degree of Engineering
• 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

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Knowledge of relevant mining legislation and industry practices
• Other Qualifications: Membership of the Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (AusIMM), working towards Chartered Professional (CP) Status and / or Queensland Board of Professional Engineers RPEQ status.

What we offer

• Generous allowance and subsidy schemes available
• Remote area allowance
• Remote area holiday travel assistance
• Up to 9 Months Paid parental leave (no distinction between primary or secondary carer)
• Health cover scheme for employees and their immediate family
• Salary sacrifice & packaging options – rental, mortgage, super, vehicle
• Rio Tinto employee share programme
• Employee discounts – banking, accommodation, motoring, retail and more.

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 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.

Where you will be working

Our Gove Operations have been supplying the global aluminium industry with world-class bauxite for more than 40 years. Located in Australia’s Northern Territory, each year the operation produces approximately 12 million tonnes of bauxite.

With a workforce of 460 people, daily activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, shutdown planning and execution, export operations, cultural heritage management, and closure activities following our decision to close the site’s alumina refinery and associated Residue Disposal Area in 2017. 

We expect our bauxite mining operations on the Gove Peninsula will cease in 2030 and we are undertaking significant work to support closure of the operation. We also recognise our operations take place on Indigenous-owned land, and we are committed to working together to achieve a positive future for Nhulunbuy and the Gove Peninsula post-mining.

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 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.

Closing date:4th August 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.”