Production Scheduler

Production Scheduler

• No degree required where full training from our SME”s will be provided!
• Incredible development opportunity for Geologist or Surveyor’s looking to take the next step in Mine Engineering
• Join our diverse and supportive technical team helping deliver our mine plans.
• Enjoy an exceptional work life balance with 8 days on, 6 days off roster

About the role

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

Do you love working with people and technology? Do you thrive in a dynamic setting?

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 on site and provides 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, with excellent career progression pathways into Mine Technical Services.

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, preferably from a Geology/Surveyor or Mine Operational background. Working 8 days on, 6 days off roster, reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, you will be:

• Engaging with mine supervisors to co-ordinating the daily grade management
• 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 the Mine Technical Services team ensure execution of the weekly schedule.
• Building on your technical computer skills using specialist mining software including RTVis and Vulcan

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 numerous 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

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

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 Wednesday, the 26^th of April 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).