Principal Mining Engineer

Principal Mining Engineer

• Perth based role with great work life balance
• Lead a large technical team providing Mining Engineering solutions
• Provide strategic and tactical mine planning direction to our Pilbara iron ore assets
• Be part of an organisation which is leading the way, solving the challenges of the future

 About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organisation and fulfilling career.

We are looking for a Principal Mining Engineer to lead to the Mine Technical Services - Mine Planning Team (West hub). Responsible for the delivery of the Life of Mine and Five Year mine plans, providing mining engineering inputs for development and closure studies, all mine design requirements and technical documentation for Ore Reserve estimates.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

This role is a great opportunity for a Principal Mining Engineer who will motivate and guide a professional team to achieve business objectives. Reporting to the Manager Mine Engineering in Mine Technical Services, you will:

• Put people at the heart of the organisation
• Lead in a way that puts the safety and wellbeing of employees, stakeholders and the environment first
• Lead a team providing Life of Mine and Five Year mine plans, pit & dump designs and closure & rehabilitation input
• Be responsible for the mine engineering inputs for order of magnitude, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
• Shape the strategic direction of the business through mine planning
• Be the Competent Person for Ore Reserve estimation for the hub, leveraging your prior experience and detailed understanding of the regulatory environment
• Provide technical mine planning support, mentoring and coaching to the Mine Engineering team, site mine planning teams and mine engineering graduates
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards relating to mine planning deliverables
• Collaborate effectively with all stakeholders across the value chain to deliver business strategy and objectives

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A Bachelor of Engineering specialising in Mining
• Post graduate qualifications in financial and/or commercial are highly desirable
• Extensive mining industry with experience including leading technical teams in mine engineering
• AusIMM membership or that of another recognised professional organisation
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Experience with mining development studies, including an ability to define scope, a strong understanding of the objectives of different levels of study, and an ability to effectively identify levers available to generate value in a mining project
• Highly developed skills in leadership, organisation, communication, problem solving and negotiation
• “C” class Drivers Licence

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking, and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve 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 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

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers –generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium –the world’s first to be certified “responsible” –helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Where you’ll be working

This role is based in Perth, at our head office in Central Park, and working Monday to Friday. We want you to have a great work/life balance, so the days, hours, location of work are flexible.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand.

We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore. 

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.

Applications close on 1 June 2022 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).