Miner 5

About the role

As an Underground Mining Technician, you will play a crucial role in our mining operations by safely and efficiently performing underground mining activities. You will contribute to ensuring the smooth execution of mining processes and the management of technical risks in the underground environment.

About Us

Our team is dedicated to achieving excellence in underground mining operations. We are committed to safety, productivity, and continuous improvement in all aspects of our work.

Key Responsibilities

As an Underground Mining Technician, you will be responsible for a diverse range of tasks essential to the smooth operation of our mining activities. This includes operating and maintaining a variety of equipment, from light vehicles and forklifts to hand and power tools, ensuring they are in optimal condition for use. You will also play a crucial role in the transportation of personnel, equipment, and materials through mine shafts using underground mobile equipment. Additionally, you will assist in drilling operations and the setup of mining machinery, as well as in loading and blasting activities to drive production drives and stopes forward. You’ll also contribute to the installation, preventative maintenance, and overhaul repairs of primary underground installations, further ensuring the efficiency and safety of our operations. Your versatility and expertise in these areas will be vital in supporting our team's success in underground mining endeavors.

What You'll Bring

Proven Experience: Technical skills in operating and maintaining mining equipment and machinery.
Safety Expertise: Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols in underground mining operations.
Work Ethic: Ability to work effectively within established procedures with moderate supervision.
Problem solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve issues with senior staff or supervisory guidance and approval.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the underground mining sector and contribute to the success of our team, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join us in our commitment to safety, productivity, and excellence as we continue to drive forward in our underground mining operations.

À propos de Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations. 

Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.

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.

Chaque voix compte

Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.

Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ2S+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 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.