• 3-month duration
• FIFO from Perth
• 8:6 Roster, day shift only

About the client

Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700 kilometre rail network, and related infrastructure. Rio Tinto is expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next-generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs, and improved health, safety, and environmental performance.

About the role

WorkPac is seeking a Mining Engineer with expertise in mine planning, scheduling, and reporting. In this role, you will contribute to the development of mining plans, utilizing available orebody information to optimize ore extraction. You’ll monitor variances against mine schedules and engage with mine operations to ensure alignment with objectives. You will play an integral role in improving mine planning processes, collaborating with technical teams, and participating in risk assessments.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing mining plans based on available orebody information to support short, medium, and long-range planning, ensuring optimized ore extraction.
• Monitor and report variances against short and medium-term mine schedules.
• Collaborate with mine operations and seek peer review to ensure design work is aligned with objectives.
• Maximize the economic potential of orebody designs.
• Utilize change management systems to drive continuous improvement in mine planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Work closely with Mine and Plant Operations to optimize plans.
• Participate in technical risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks to mining operations.

Skills & Experience required

• Proficiency in mine planning software and the ability to optimize mining plans across various time horizons.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor performance and propose solutions to optimize schedules.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Adaptability and a commitment to continuously improving mine planning processes.
• Strong commitment to safety principles and practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

How to Apply

Click on the Apply button or for more information please contact:

WorkPac Principal Consultant: Call Tiffany Parker on 07 4979 8602 or email [email protected] quoting the below reference number.

Job Reference Number: 7469J20256132