Engineer Mining

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Engineer Mining | Gove, NT

Advance your career in a dynamic, fast paced team environment
Family friendly 9 Day Fortnight – Days Only!
FIFO from Cairns or Darwin.

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are currently seeking a Mine Production Engineer to consistently provide reliable, accurate and sustainable mine planning services and support in order to position Mining and Plant operations for optimal performance.

The principal role accountability is to produce the Daily and Weekly plans with the aim of maintaining planned grades, production tonnes and critical path mining activities. The role will Report to the Superintendent Operations Planning.

Communicating planning material to Mine Planning, Mining and Plant Operations and Field Maintenance personnel
Providing relevant maps (dump floor, dumps, parent shapes, clearing, accesses, development, ancillary tasks) and machine guidance files as required to implement dig and dump plans.
Completing and communicating weekly plan reconciliation.
Liaising with higher level monthly and quarterly planners to ensure weekly plans always remain aligned to broader strategy
Liaising with Supervisors and Superintendents to ensure plan implementation.
Managing daily and weekly plan deviations to maintain grades, tonnes and critical path activities. Ensure such changes are properly communicated to peers and direct reports.
Maintaining effective and collaborative communication between all stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or a related discipline
2 years’ experience as a short term mine planning engineer
Experience in planning for bauxite operations would be highly regarded
Detailed understanding of Truck / Loader scheduling and operation
Practical understanding of all other mining design, scheduling, and operation
Basic understanding of supply chain management.
Sound level of proficiency in basic business software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint or similar)
Basic proficiency in business management software (SAP or similar)
High level of proficiency in CAD mining software, preferably Deswik and / or similar
Excellent numerical analysis and data validation skills
Knowledge of relevant mining legislation and industry practices

What we offer

Option to FIFO from Cairns or Darwin

A 9 day fortnight (5:2, 4:3 work pattern)

Paid parental leave up to 9 months! (no distinction between primary or secondary carer)

Health cover scheme for employees and their immediate family

Salary sacrifice & packaging options – rental, mortgage, super, vehicle

Rio Tinto employee share program

Employee discounts – banking, accommodation, motoring, retail and more.

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Gove is located on the Gove Peninsula in North East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, adjacent to the township of Nhulunbuy. The operation has a long and proud history and continues to play an important role in the region's economic and community development. Nhulunbuy offers a unique coastal lifestyle surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, rich Indigenous culture, and strong community connections. Residents enjoy access to a range of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, camping, four-wheel driving, and exploring some of Australia's most pristine beaches and wilderness areas. With a strong sense of community and a diverse cultural environment, the region provides excellent opportunities for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and those seeking a unique remote living experience. Rio Tinto's presence in Gove continues to contribute to the long-term sustainability and growth of the region.

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About Rio Tinto

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 situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQ+ 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.

How we rate this

Engineer Mining at Rio Tinto rates 38 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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