Specialist Engineer Mining - LOM/5YP

Specialist Mining Engineer - Life of Mine / 5 Year Plan 

·         Opportunity to develop solutions that shape the future of Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) through innovation and growth.

·         Be part of a group that values safety and inclusion

·         Solve complex technical problems with industry leading systems and methods

·         Permanent role based in Perth CBD

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and high performing Specialist Mining Engineer to join our Mine Engineering team within Technical Services. Working within a highly experienced team, with the support of industry leading systems and processes you will be responsible for:

·         Mid to long term mine planning support to our Pilbara operations

·         Strategic pit and dump strategy

·         Mine design, Rehabilitation and Closure design

·         Approvals and resource development coordination

·         Support to ore reserve reporting.

You will be given opportunities to learn a grow as a technical professional.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

·         Tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent

·         Demonstrated experience in mine planning, pit optimisation, design concepts and closure related planning in a large open pit mining environment.

·         Strong understanding of the fundamental concepts that underpin value in the mining industry

·         High degree of computer literacy, including knowledge of mine planning/design software (Vulcan/Deswik/Datamine, Whittle).

·         Knowledge of ATS or any other Mine Planning/scheduling software will have preference.

·         Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders

·         A current C Class driver’s licence is required

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on a challenge and is willing to be creative when solving technical problems. 

It will also be beneficial if you have:

·         Experience in large scale operations with a mix of operational and planning experience

·         Medium to long term scheduling experience

·         Involvement in mining studies (Conceptual, Order of Magnitude, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility) 

What we offer

·         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 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)

Where you’ll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

This position is based in the Perth CBD, Central Park with some travel to the Pilbara.

Applications close on Wednesday 30th August 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia.

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. 

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.