PA Mine Optimisation

Principal Advisor – Mine Optimisation

• Promote the use of mathematical optimisation to improve resources value
• Support multiple product groups and commodities globally
• Challenge yourself and influence others to think outside of the box
• Located in Brisbane or Perth

About the role

We are looking for a Principal Advisor, Mine Optimisation to join our Operations Research & Decision Science (ORDS) to promote the use of mathematical optimisation across Rio Tinto.

We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

This role is a great opportunity to work with many stakeholders to provide technical support and expert advice on a range of optimisation projects. You will be responsible for:

• Identify improvement opportunities, developing optimisation applications, and providing class-leading specialist technical support to mine optimisation projects in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Identify best practices in the area of mine planning optimisation and driving/ embedding their use across the Group, including maintaining a Group-wide forum (e.g. the Operations Research Community of Practice) to facilitate knowledge-sharing, replication of best practice & collaboration.
• Providing expert technical support and direction to project stakeholders, building on and sharing the lessons learnt
• Providing coaching to colleagues, clients and stakeholders
• Define, articulate and communicate the value that optimisation adds to Rio Tinto.
• Maintain a network of third-party partners and managing engagement.

What you’ll bring

• A tertiary qualification in related engineering & business disciplines.
• Demonstrated class-leading expertise in applying mathematical optimisation in mine planning & scheduling
• Practical mine planning and optimization experience for different mining methods (open-cut and underground mining) across multiple time horizons including Strategic Planning
• Previous exposure to multiple mine optimization software packages (design, planning, scheduling, modelling)
• Successful application of mineral economics and financial modelling techniques for projects & studies
• Strong knowledge in related fields such as Geology, Processing, Geotechnical, Metallurgy, Logistics and Product Marketing
• Demonstrated communication skills, including an ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Excellent writing & presentation skills, attention to detail and an ability to problem solve

Other skills and attributes considered for the role

• Ability to lead and monitor optimization projects in line with the business strategy and consideration of change management
• Experience in technical consulting services including requirement to collaborate with multiple disciplines and stakeholders
• Application of discipline governance and quality assurance across optimization projects
• Exposure to software product delivery or data systems engineering with a focus on optimization systems
• Programming skills (eg Python, R, .Net, Json, C#, C++) are preferred.

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress.
• 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 subsidized 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 goals.
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance
• Flexible working arrangements.

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 over 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’ll be working Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) operates to enable better alignment with customer priorities, end-to-end accountability and flexibility to prioritise critical work. The function provides solutions that are aligned with current and future business requirements through the development and ongoing delivery of IT strategy and solution roadmaps. Through appropriate governance, consultative processes, and the use of industry best practices, IS&T also ensures that emerging technologies and innovative ideas are constantly evaluated, considered, and adopted, to provide easy-to-use, best-in-class solutions and services.

Every Voice Matters

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.

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.