Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler’s

• Incredible development opportunity – no degree required – full training provided!
• Join our diverse and supportive technical team
• Enjoy an exceptional work life balance with 8 days on, 6 days off roster

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to join our team as a Production Scheduler. The role is responsible for the coordination of daily grade management out of our Mine Operations and provide technical support to the Mine Operations team to ensure the safe and efficient execution of the mine plan. This is a development opportunity, with full training provided to support to help you succeed and thrive in the role.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. 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 for a highly motivated individual. Working 8 days on, 6 days off roster, reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, you will be:

• Co-ordinating the daily grade management and escalation’
• Central point of communication between Mine, Plant, Maintenance, and Integrated Operations.
• Creating the daily schedule and communicating to key stakeholders.
• Weekly scheduling of grades and builds.
• Daily and weekly reporting of production performance and conformance.
• Collaborating within your Mine Technical Services team ensure execution of the weekly schedule.
• Building on your technical computer skills using HOS, M2S, MPR, CPR, Vulcan, RTVis, Citec, Excel and PowerPoint.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Minimum 2 years mining experience
• Sound communication skills and computer skills
• A strong work ethic with the willingness to learn
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing work environments and disruptions
• Strong forward-thinking mindset
• Strategic and analytical skills
• The ability to multi-task within a busy work environment

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• Get ahead financially and enjoy housing subsidy benefits
• Remote Area Holiday Travel Assistance
• 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 and salary packaging options
• Career development and 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)

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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

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 the 28^{th of} February 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).