Specialist Mining Readiness

Specialist Mining

• Make your mark by being involved in shaping Rio Tinto’s new mine
• Become an integral part of a team with great responsibility
• Be part of an exciting chapter in Rio Tinto’s history 

About the role

We are actively seeking the talents of an innovative and engaging engineer to join the Hope Downs 4 Operational Readiness team in the capacity of a Specialist Mining Readiness.

This role presents a terrific opportunity for an existing Production, Mine Planning, or Design Engineer to draw upon their existing leadership capabilities, to work in a high-performing team and drive key project deliverables. 

You will be part of the Operational Readiness team that goes above and beyond to successfully integrate safe and high-performing assets that exceed business expectations, contributing to a safely operable, maintainable, and reliable project result.  

Reporting to the Superintendent Mining Readiness you will: 

• Provide operational input into engineering design and mine planning activities from order of magnitude to project implementation.
• Create value by developing, implementing, and communicating the operational readiness execution plan, focused on mining-related aspects including project controls, reporting, risk management, and planning.
• Align people by establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders who influence and impact both the operational readiness programme and the studies.
• Identify opportunities for improvement through safety in design workshops.
• Provide engineering guidance for the procurement of new equipment and tooling.
• Facilitate the sustainable delivery of new assets into operation.
• Role model safety leadership by striving for zero harm and demonstrating the Rio Tinto safety culture.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to safety of yourself and your team
• Degree Qualification in (Engineering, Project Management, Mining or Science)
• A current and valid C Class manual driver’s license
• Knowledge of aspects of mining and processing operation and supporting processes
• Exposure to risk management methodologies
• Well-developed people influencing, engagement and communication skills
• Capability to write conclusive reports and create documents presenting requirements and developed plans, strategies, and approaches
• Proven ability in safety leadership in the mining or relevant industry

It will also be beneficial, but not essential if you have:

• Knowledge of and work experience in operational readiness and/or commissioning processes

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress. 
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority 
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto 
• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia 
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus 
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family 
• Attractive share ownership plan 
• Company provided insurance cover 
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options 
• Career development & 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, cultural leave) 
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them 
• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue  

Where you’ll be working

Located 50km north-west of Newman, Hope Downs 4 is a joint venture managed and operated by Rio Tinto, working in conjunction with nearby site Hope Downs 1. Hope Downs 4 provides excellent career growth and opportunities and the village provides excellent facilities for its FIFO workers.

Applications close on the 30th of April 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

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.