Specialist Mining Engineer

at  RIO Tinto

SPECIALIST MINING ENGINEER

• Opportunity to develop solutions that shape the future of Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) through innovation and growth.
• The perfect work/life balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community
• Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better
• Hybrid role split between Perth and site based at Gudai-Darri on 5/2 roster

WHO WE ARE

Rio 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 and meet opportunities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

You will be given opportunities to learn a grow as a technical professional.
If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn’t align 100% we still want to hear from you.
We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.

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