Engineer Production - Paraburdoo Make your mark by being involved in shaping Rio Tinto's new mine Drive the roll out and transition plan of Autonomous Haulage, for an effective transition to steady state operations Take on challenges that require innovation and problem-solving skills to ensure a smooth transition to autonomous operations. Residential based in Paraburdoo or FIFO from Perth, 8 days on, 6 days off. 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 who we are. 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 Paraburdoo Mine Production Engineering team is currently seeking 2 Mine Production Engineers 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 will bring To succeed in this role, you will have: 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. Previous work on major mining projects in an EPCM setting. Even better if you have experience in autonomous haulage transition, rollout and commissioning. 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. 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 elsewhere in Australia 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. We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you'll also have access to: Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career. Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders. 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'll be working Located 80km south west of Tom Price, Paraburdoo is a town nestled in some of the most scenic landscape in Western Australia. Paraburdoo is recognised for its beautiful scenery, wildlife diversity and close proximity to Karijini National Park. Paraburdoo prides itself on being a safe and friendly community; ideal for young families. The picturesque town provides residents with a range of leisure facilities and local amenities including a domestic airport, hospital, community centre, child care centre, primary school, parks and a variety of sporting facilities. The recently built Paraburdoo Sports, Fitness and Community Complex offers state of the art facilities including an Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor basketball court and gym. If this sounds like your next career path, then apply today Applications close on 19 March 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date) Engineer Production - Paraburdoo The perfect balance, our roster 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 FIFO from Perth, 8 days on, 6 days off OR Residential based in Paraburdoo 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 who we are. 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 Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for 2x Production Engineer's to develop, lead and manage productivity and cost improvement initiatives at our Paraburdoo mine site. These roles are a great opportunity for individuals who wish to further their knowledge of all functions within the operations space and gain leadership exposure within the mine operations team. Moreover this is for someone who is willing to think outside of the box, challenge the status quo and drive change Working in this collaborative, challenging, and exciting environment, reporting to the Senior Production Engineer, you will be: Leading projects on behalf of the mine operations team which may include but are not limited to productivity, asset utilisation, cost reductions, safety, and short/mid term horizon capital projects Engaging with key stakeholders and building relationships with mining technical services, dewatering, fixed plant and mobile equipment maintenance teams to deliver required business outcomes Demonstrating leadership and set the example across the 5 pillars (safety, people, production, cash & partnership) within the mine operations team A leader of the Critical Risk Management (CRM) processes and demonstrate its ideals on a daily basis Coordinating and supporting PMO productivity initiatives within mine operations team, establishing best practice Provide appropriate coaching, mentoring and technical support to Superintendents, Supervisors and MTS Engineers About you To succeed in this role, you will have: A manual C Class drivers licence Experience in mine engineering or mine production roles in open pit mining operations including mine planning, and drill & blast design would be beneficial Excellent communication and relationship building skills The motivation and ability to be self-driven and work autonomously It will also be beneficial if you have: Demonstrated data analysis & presentations skills using SQL databases, PowerBI, Power apps and equivalent systems Experience with autonomous truck and drill systems A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or related discipline 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. 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 elsewhere in Australia 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. We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you'll also have access to: Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career. Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders. 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'll be working Located 80km south west of Tom Price, Paraburdoo is a town nestled in some of the most scenic landscape in Western Australia. Paraburdoo is recognised for its beautiful scenery, wildlife diversity and close proximity to Karijini National Park. Paraburdoo prides itself on being a safe and friendly community; ideal for young families. The picturesque town provides residents with a range of leisure facilities and local amenities including a domestic airport, hospital, community centre, child care centre, primary school, parks and a variety of sporting facilities. The recently built Paraburdoo Sports, Fitness and Community Complex offers state of the art facilities including an Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor basketball court and gym. If this sounds like your next career path, then apply today Applications close on 19 March 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)