Senior Mine Surveyor

Senior Mine Surveyor – Mine Technical Services

• Join a world class team
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• Lead Mine Survey teams across multiple mining operations in the Pilbara

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s Mine Technical Services is looking to recruit an industry experienced Senior Mine Surveyor to join their team. This integral leadership role will provide an exciting opportunity to build and lead a specialised team of site-based Mine Surveyors across our Robe Valley and Paraburdoo operations in the Pilbara.

This role will ensure quality surveying services are provided to the operational, geotechnical and planning teams to support the execution of the mine plan and drive a positive safety culture within the team, whilst ensuring the integrity and delivery of 3D spatial mine data and services within the mine lease.

This permanent position will be offered on a working roster of 8 days on, 6 days off, flying out of Perth and will suit Perth residents or those willing to relocate to Perth on a permanent basis.

About you

You will have tertiary qualifications in Surveying or equivalent and be a holder of a Grade 2 Authorised Mine Surveyors Certificate as a minimum, coupled with demonstrated, practical surveying and leadership experience ideally gained within an open-pit mining environment. You will have strong computer skills and the ability to communicate, engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Previous experience working with machine guidance systems will be required as will a ‘C’ class driver’s licence. RPAS (Drone) licence, experience operating RPAS and processing resulting data and a working knowledge of Trimble surveying equipment will be advantageous. Exposure to Vulcan Software data processing for accurate pit model, design checks and bench volumes will be well regarded. 

Where you will be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s largest leading producers and exporters of iron ore. 

What we offer

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.

Be recognised for your contribution, your critical thinking, and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world advance by producing the materials essential to human progress

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave
• A competitive 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 and extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
• Company provided insurance cover
• 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)
• Domestic relocation assistance provided for residential applicants

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.

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 24 Mar 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)