Senior Mining Engineer – Technical and Strategic Mine Planning

Rio Tinto - Life of Mine Integrated mine planning for Oyu Tolgoi

• Make an impact and contribute to the development of a world-class copper gold project
• Dynamic work culture and great exposure to multicultural teams
• Great opportunity to work for a global company at the forefront of mining

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Senior Mining Engineer within the Rio Tinto Oyu Tolgoi Technical and Strategic Mine Planning team. This role is responsible for mine planning support and strategic direction to maximize value of the integrated underground and open pit operation.

Oyu Tolgoi is one of the most exciting developments in copper and gold mining for several decades. It contains Reserves and Resources that make it one of the world’s largest known copper and gold deposits. Managed by Rio Tinto, Oyu Tolgoi operates a large open pit and concentrator with an underground project ramping up to be one of the deepest and largest block cave mines in the world. With a high demand of skills required to complete the project safely and successfully, Oyu Tolgoi is expected to be a significant contributor to Mongolia’s development and the prosperity of the Mongolian people.

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced mining engineer looking to cement and develop their skills while influencing the planning outcomes of a significant mineral inventory. Working a Monday to Friday roster in Brisbane with periodic travel to Oyu Tolgoi site in Mongolia and reporting to the Manager Integrated Planning, you will be:

• Defining the open pit strategic direction
• Supporting the Resources and Reserves reporting process
• Developing integrated open pit and underground production designs and schedules to support the long-term planning effort and optimisation projects
• Incorporating a deep understanding of costs, productivity, geotechnical and other influencing factors in mine design and schedules
• Analysing opportunities for improvement in the open pit and engaging with operations for implementation of initiatives
• Taking part in internal and external review and assurance processes

What you will bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Degree qualifications in Mining Engineering
• Strong skills in the full suite of mine planning and evaluation software - optimization, design, productivity estimation and scheduling - Alastri and Minesight experience beneficial
• Experience in a combination of operational and mine planning roles in deep hard rock open pit mining environment with underground exposure also beneficial
• Ability work independently and engage with operations and technical personnel at all levels
• Demonstrated communication skills, including an ability to build relationships with both internal stakeholders and external consultants
• Excellent writing skills, attention to detail and an ability to problem solve.

About Rio TintoRio 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 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 situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice MattersAt 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.