Senior Mining Engineer

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Everyone is different, and we believe that these differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences, and perspectives within our team enhances the way we work and our ability to succeed together.

About the role

As a Senior Mining Engineer, you will play a vital role in providing expertise in mine engineering across planning and practices to ensure safe and economically viable mining operations. You will be responsible for tactical and strategic mine planning, design, and scheduling for surface mining operations, contributing to the optimization of production and the management of technical risks.

Our surface mining team is dedicated to planning, executing, and improving surface mining processes while prioritizing safety and efficiency. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where every team member's contribution is valued, and where professional growth and development are encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Be able to lead the development of short, medium to long-term mine plans (5YP, Budget, and Quarterly).

• Generate and validate pit designs, dumps, haul roads, and stage plans using advanced mine planning software.

• Support drill & blast planning and monitor performance to ensure fragmentation, dilution, and productivity targets are met.

• Collaborate with geology, geotechnical, and Mine operations teams to ensure optimal resource utilization.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the technical team.

• Interface with contractor teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of mine plans.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, cost optimization, and risk reduction strategies.

• Additionally, you will play a key role in developing and managing mine development, construction, and production schedules, ensuring seamless integration with short and long-term forecasting systems.

• You'll also be responsible for maintaining production monitoring and reporting systems, enabling the tracking of mining operations performance and identification of opportunities for enhancing quality and productivity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or related discipline (master’s preferred)

• Minimum 10 years of open-pit mining experience, ideally in large-scale mine operations

• Proficiency in mine planning tools (Deswik, Vulcan, Alastri or similar)

• Strong understanding of geotechnical, hydrology, and drill & blast fundamentals

• Experience working in remote, multicultural environments is highly desirable

• Fluent in English and French: Chinese is an advantage

What we offer

Get recognition for your contributions, your ability to think, your hard work, and the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped the world move forward.

• Work environment where safety is always the top priority
• Competitive base salary based on your skills and experience
• Annual cash incentives for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and training assistance to achieve your aspirations • Access to family-friendly health programs, top-notch retirement and savings plans
• Wellness benefits
• Rio Tinto's generous employee stock ownership plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• One-on-one wellness support (personal and professional matters) for you and your family
• Comprehensive leave policy covering all important life moments (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, etc.)  
   

About the Simandou Project
The Simandou Iron Ore Project is located in the Republic of Guinea, West Africa. It is Africa’s largest infrastructure and mining project and represents one of the largest known reserves of high-grade iron ore in the world.

Rio Tinto holds rights to Simandou Blocks 3 and 4 through SimFer, a joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Guinea, Rio Tinto and Chalco Iron Ore Holdings (CIOH). Construction of the mine, together with the associated rail and port infrastructure, is well underway with first production from the SimFer mine expected in 2025.

About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a global leader in the mining and materials companies. We are established in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and the prosperity of people, communities, and nations. We have been in business for 150 years, drawing on knowledge accumulated over generations and on different continents. Our mission – to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs – guides us in our quest for innovation and continuous improvement, with the goal of making products that are low in emissions and meet the right environmental, social and governance standards. But because we can't do it alone, we focus on creating partnerships that allow us to solve problems, create mutually beneficial situations and seize opportunities.

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