Mine Production Engineer — Remote Area Planning & …, Weipa Town

Mine Production Engineer All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you. We are seeking a Mine Production Engineer to consistently provide reliable, accurate, and sustainable mine planning services to support optimal performance of Mining and Plant operations. Responsibilities
- Produce accurate mine scheduling information for integrated operations.
- Complete production area maps for grade control.
- Communicate planning material to Mine Planning, Mine and Plant Operations, and Field Maintenance personnel.
- Provide relevant maps (dump floor, dumps, parent shapes, clearing, accesses, development, ancillary tasks) and machine guidance files to implement dig and dump plans.
- Complete and communicate weekly plan reconciliation.
- Liaise with Supervisors and Superintendents to ensure plan implementation.
- Manage plan deviations to maintain grades and tonnes, ensuring changes are properly communicated to peers and direct report.
- Maintain effective communication between site and peers. Qualifications
- 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 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.
- Proficiency in basic business software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Basic proficiency in business management software (SAP).
- High-level 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. Advantages
- Domestic relocation assistance.
- Remote area allowance.
- Remote area holiday travel assistance.
- 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.
- Employee discounts – banking, accommodation, motoring, retail, and more. Where you will be working Rio Tinto Weipa is located 900 km north‑west of Cairns on the Gulf of Carpentaria. The community offers rich cultural heritage and recreational opportunities. Respect and Inclusion 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 all voices are heard, all cultures respected and all perspectives are valued. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qlkhi