Oyu Tolgoi’s workforce today is more than 97 per cent Mongolian, and a major strategic focus for the company is to develop a skilled workforce that is continuously learning. We aim to attract the best talent, so that we can together deliver a safe and globally competitive copper business that contributes to the prosperity of Mongolia.
Oyu Tolgoi LLC is operating a copper-gold mine in southern territory of Mongolia. The company aspires a vision ‘Natural wealth to enduring value, knowledge, and skill’, and pursues a mission, 'Together deliver a safe and globally competitive copper business that contributes to the prosperity of Mongolia' to build one of the largest copper-gold mines worldwide.
Superintendent Planning
- Make an impact and contribute to the development of a world-class project within a pioneering organisation
- Great opportunity to work for a global company at the forefront of mining
- Dynamic work culture and great exposure to multicultural teams
Join one of the world’s most exciting copper-gold mining projects
Oyu Tolgoi is one of the most exciting projects in copper and gold mining for several decades. It contains reserves and resources that make it one of the world’s largest known copper and gold deposits. The project, managed by Rio Tinto, is expanding underground. With a high demand of skills required to complete the project safely and successfully, Oyu Tolgoi is expected to be a significant contributor to Mongolia’s development and the prosperity of the Mongolian people.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Superintendent Planning to support the UG Mine Design & Planning team. The opportunity focuses on coaching and mentoring the national leaders in all aspects of Mine Planning whilst building best practice processes compliant to the Mine Planning Framework. The role centres on Budget and Long Term Plan delivery as well as leading the team to become best in class regarding Mine Planning and Caving excellence. This is a leadership role that requires suitable background experience in large complex UG mine operations.
What the role entails
This role is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career on a truly global project. Working 5 days on, 2 off roster residential in Ulaanbaatar with FIFO to site or FIFO internationally on 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off roster. The role will report to the Manager – Underground Planning.
Support daily functions of the UG Production Planning team, reporting to the Manager – Mine Design & Planning.
- Support & coach team members on daily tasks and career development through Rio Tinto's established processes.
- Develop and maintain the Production Model required for Long Term Production Planning and Budget planning processes compliant to the Rio Tinto Mine Planning Framework and Theory of Constraints
- Ensure Production and Cave Draw Strategies are compliant to the constraints and requirements of the business Long Term Plan, Operational constraints, and geotechnical constraints and guidance
- Built robust QAQC checking processing compliant to the Rio Tinto Mine Planning Framework
- Develop and maintain team competencies and packages compliant to the Rio Tinto Mine Planning Framework
- Support the Monthly Planning team in the development of Rolling Monthly Plans with mentoring and leadership and provide guidance on reconciliation of that plan
- Develop and sustain the Planning engagement model as per the Mine Planning Calendar to ensure a highly consultative and integrated process with project stakeholders.
- Coordinate the development of guidelines to enable accurate Risk Adjusted P50 Planning in both ramp up and steady state phases of the mine plan
- Regular underground inspections of mining activities and also to provide visible leadership in the field
- Assist and manage improvement projects within the scope of the mining team.
- Develop & improve MOS documentation to enable effective department function.
What you will need for this role
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
- Over 10 years of relevant industry experience, supported by substantial practical knowledge
- Strong background in Mine Planning, with demonstrated expertise in Budgeting, Life of Mine and Long Term planning
- Extensive operational experience in mass mining methods, particularly Block Caving or Panel Caving
- Highly proficient in PCBC software, with advanced modelling and scheduling capabilities
- Deswik Advanced Scheduling experience
- In depth understanding of the Theory of Constraints and System Capacity calculations
- Minimum of 5 years Operational/Technical experience in underground mining environments
- Proven problem solving skills with a solutions mindset
- Willingness and ability to work in remote locations for extended periods
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Experienced in working within multicultural teams and committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment
About us
As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.
Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. We’ve led the industry in partnerships, with customers in new markets, and with local communities.
We’ve pioneered technological innovations, such as our Mine of the Future™ programme and our low-CO2 aluminium from hydropower. And we’ve paved the way in areas such as safety, tax transparency and legacy management.
Discover more about Mongolia and Oyu Tolgoi
Mongolia is increasingly becoming a destination for tourism and expatriate residents. As a rapidly developing city, Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, is seen as a comfortable yet exciting place to live. With an array of cultural and social activities available and a growing network of international schools, housing options, and leisure facilities, it's home to a growing community of international expatriates.
Located in the South Gobi Desert, just 80 kilometers from the Chinese border, the Oyu Tolgoi mine and camp is a large, well-run, and comfortable site with multiple amenities, including recreational and sports facilities, a cinema, shops, restaurants, and bars, catering to a growing community. For more information about the OT site, please check out this video.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.
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Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ 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.
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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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.
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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