Specialist Mining Engineer

Specialist Mining Engineer

• Join a world class team of technical specialists
• Use some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet
• Perth based (5 days on, 2 days off) with regular site travel

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. A t Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

Rio Tinto’s Mine Technical Services is looking for a Mining Degree qualified and industry experienced Specialist Mining Engineer to join their Perth based team.  With the support of industry leading systems and processes, you will be responsible for the generation and reconciliation of the Quarterly Plans for the Hope Downs 4 operations.  You will guide the Mine Planners on Quarterly Plan Strategy, conformance to plan and be the Technical Specialist for site.

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 is a permanent position working 5 days on, 2 days off, Monday to Friday. Working out of the Rio Tinto Central Park office there will be flexibility to work from home on occasional days as per operational requirements.  It is a requirement of the role to visit site regularly and you will embrace this unique opportunity of being able to truly integrate with site based operational teams. 

What you’ll bring

With a tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or equivalent, you will have demonstrated experience within an open pit mining environment. Your knowledge of medium to long term mine planning, pit optimisation, design concepts and closure related planning will set you up for success. You will have a strong understanding of the fundamental concepts that underpin value in the mining industry, working knowledge of mining and business software (i.e. Vulcan, Minemax, Whittle) as well as the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on a challenge and is willing to be creative when solving technical problems. 

What we offer

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

·         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 & 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)

·         Domestic relocation assistance provided for residential applicants

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.

Applications close 18 November 2022 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)