Mine Production Engineer

Mine Production Engineer

• The perfect balance, this 8/6 FIFO roster to Yandi gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community
• Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
• Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better
• Consistent coaching and support provided for continued growth and development

Where we're all welcome

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.

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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About the role

Yandi Mine Production Engineering team is currently seeking a Mine Production Engineer to join the team on an 8/6 roster. Reporting to the Senior Production Engineer you will:

• Work closely with the operations team to drive improvement projects with a specific focus on safety, productivity, and asset utilisation
• Provide support to Mine Operations and Mine Technical Services teams
• Collaborate with internal partners across Mine Technical Services, Dewatering, Fixed Plant, Integrated Operations and Mobile Equipment Maintenance to achieve the mine plan
• Support Mine Operations and mine technical services teams to ensure optimisation of the mine plans
• Support Capital Projects team with requested Mining projects
• Support Mine Operations data analysis and reporting
• Provide Contract Management Supervision
• Provide support to AHS coaches and interns.

What you'll bring

• A strong personal commitment to safety and values of care, curiosity, and courage
• A manual 'C' class driver's licence
• Proficiency in data analytics and reporting platform such as Power BI and Microsoft Excel (macros, pivot tables, etc.)
• Degree in Mining engineering or a relevant field
• Minimum 2 years mining experience in a relevant department
• Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word Document, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)
• Ability to lead and drive safety & productivity improvement projects.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to work efficiently within a team environment, but also take ownership of the tasks and work independently.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Highly Regarded:

• Quarry manager ticket or ability to obtain one.
• Sound understanding of AHS FrontRunner and Fleet management systems
• Ability to understand and follow mine plans, development priorities & design sheets
• Experience across production, drill and blast, and dewatering
• Sound understanding of RTIO systems and processes including productivity reporting.
• Previous leadership experience

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.

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 anywhere in the world
• Australian work visa application support for you and your immediate family members
• 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

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.

Where you will be working

Located 95km north-west of Newman, Yandicoogina offers a range of fly in fly out rosters. As one of Australia's largest-producing iron ore mines; operating a fleet of autonomous trucks and drills, it generates more than 55 million tonnes of Hammersley Iron Yandi (HIY) fines each year.

Yandicoogina is known for its culture of teamwork, can-do attitude and pioneering spirit, leading the way with innovation and technological advances in autonomous operations and robotics. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It's a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it's this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions. You may also be required to complete on-line assessments as part of the selection process.

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Applications for this role will close on Monday 18th March 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).