Principal Mining Engineer / Manager Studies

Principal Mining Engineer / Manager Studies – Technical & Strategic Mine Planning

• Dynamic work culture and great exposure to multicultural teams 
• Be part of one the largest underground block cave projects globally
• Permanent role based in Brisbane with flexible working arrangement in place

About the role

We are looking for a Principal Mining Engineer / Manager Studies to plan and execute LoM Mine Design Study work programs to support the Life of Mine Studies at Oyu Tolgoi. The role is an exciting opportunity to match your Mine Planning, Project Management and Leadership skills with global and diverse team of stakeholders.

This role is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career whilst working on a truly global project. Working residential in Brisbane with travel to the mine site on Mongolia as required. Reporting to the Manager – Studies, you will be accountable for:

• Being a significant contributor to studies that will shape the future of Oyu Tolgoi Project
• Leading a team of mining engineers and consultants to execute safe and practical mine designs, while supporting their development and growth
• Ensuring project design schedules are practical, consider key interactions, and are adequately resourced
• Work closely with other technical and engineering disciplines to ensure best for project decisions
• Fostering strong stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
• Contractor management using best practice project management of service providers using standard Rio Tinto work practices
• Collaborating with Oyu Tolgoi Mine Planning and Design Teams contribute to development of effective mine design and life of mine (LOM) schedules
• Ensuring compliance to the relevant discipline Rio Tinto Safety Standards
• Seeking opportunities to improve safety and implement efficiency improvements

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Bachelor’s Degree in mining engineering with extensive technical experience in underground mining
• Experience in Mine Operations and/or Projects, Mine Technical Services and/or Studies
• Experience with underground mine development processes, specifically cave development and construction
• Experience requisite to be a Competent Person or Competent Person in Training under JORC.
• Competency in Risk Management and Risk Assessment
• Demonstrated communication skills, including an ability to build relationships with both internal stakeholders and external consultancies
• You must possess a high understanding of project management, project development and engineering work methodology.
• Excellent writing skills, attention to detail and an ability to problem solve
• Demonstrated commercial insight, strategic thinking and business acumen
• Excellent interpersonal, team building and collaborative skills
• Inclusive, honest, kind, and respectful interactions with your stakeholders and team
• Problem solving and forward-thinking mindset
• Exceptional communication skills giving clear recommendations and communications aimed at the right level
• Works very well in a team that has diverse experience, technical expertise and opinion to draw out the best for project solutions
• Willingness to involve the collective expertise in the business and balance the technically optimal with the operationally viable through constant and open discussion with technical and operational subject matter experts and leaders

It would also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience in delivery of mine studies and design
• Experience in underground mining construction
• Sound knowledge of mine ventilation systems
• Understanding of cave production planning systems and mine design software packages
• Membership of professional mining societies such as Engineers Australia, AusIMM
• Chartered Professional recognition (or eligibility) CP, RPEQ etc

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, thinking, and 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)
• Relocation assistance where necessary

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.

Where you’ll be working

The Rio Tinto Copper group is a global organisation with operations and projects in the U.S. (Kennecott Utah Copper, "RTKC", and Resolution Copper Project), Mongolia (Oyu Tolgoi), Simandou (Guinea) and Western Australia (Winu Cu-Au project). The portfolio also includes interests in a non-managed joint venture in Chile, in addition to exploration & evaluation interests and other minor investments.

This role is based in Brisbane. We offer a flexible working arrangement with a balance of office-based and work from home. You will have the opportunity to travel on a periodic basis to Mongolia to visit the Oyu Tolgoi site.

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.

Applications close on Friday, 3^rd March 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)