Specialist Mining Engineer

Specialist Mining Engineer

• 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 Integrated Mine Planning team within Mine Engineering.

About the team: We are part of the RTIO Mine engineering team based in Perth working with cutting-edge technologies and a passion for innovation. Together with identifying opportunities within Mines to support value chain at RTIO in short to medium term, IMP team also strives to uphold exceptional benchmarks and improve systems and procedures.

IMP team also integrates a system-wide view of risk, performance and productivity levers across mines.

We support software development, database management, capability development and drive continuous improvements in mine planning functions ranging from Life of Mine to Daily schedule horizon.

About the role:

This role offers great opportunity for understanding and influencing the short to medium term mine value opportunities across all the Pilbara sites.

You will have the opportunity to interact with Senior leadership and make a substantial contribution to mine planning within RTIO, leaving a lasting impact.

Working within a highly experienced team, you will be responsible for:

• Coordination of the MTS Quarterly Production Plan (QPP) and Annual plan
• Identify opportunities for system improvements and actively drive positive planning outcomes
• Support assurance process for short and medium-term plans
• Support MTS heritage framework
• Weekly, Monthly reporting and engagements with Senior Leadership team within business
• Projects aimed at streamlining mine planning processes, fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders across the business

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in short to medium term mine 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 software (knowledge of ATS 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 can thrive on working with data, drive improvement projects and enjoys interacting with Senior Leaders within different parts of business.

 It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience in large scale operations with a mix of operational and planning experience
• Short to medium term scheduling experience

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 7^th June 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.