Description:
• Join a team of Subject Matter Experts to deliver Mining Productivity initiatives
• Foster and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Perth-based role with regular travel to our Pilbara Mine sites and Operations Centre
Where we are all welcome
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels 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 but essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. We 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 seeking a Specialist in Mining Productivity to join this exciting phase for Rio Tinto Iron Ore. We foster a people-centric culture, placing people at the heart of what we do. This is an exciting opportunity to have a strategic impact on the Pilbara Mines.
You will assist with the delivery of projects throughout the Pilbara Mining Operations (PMO) that increase the productivity of our mining operations. The Mining Operations Improvement team is responsible for projects ranging from systems, technology, standardization, and process improvement within the mining operations. You will join a team of Specialists in Mining Operations to identify the highest value opportunities for improvement, and then assist with the design, execution, and tracking of projects to capitalize on those opportunities across the entire PMO.
Reporting to the Principal Advisor Productivity, the role will require you to:
• Work closely with the operations teams to drive improvement projects with a focus on safety, productivity, and asset utilization
• Apply operational experience to aid in identifying and replicating leading practices
• Collaborate with a wide range of functional and operational teams to drive productivity improvement, including Mine Ops, Control, MTS, MP&E, Major Hazards, Surface Mining Centre of Excellence, and others
• Collaborate and build trust with a wide range of stakeholders across the business to solve complex problems
• Identify, design, and replicate known and emerging best practices across all Iron Ore Mines and the Operations Centre
• Demonstrate safety through your own actions
• Uphold the Rio Tinto values of courage, care, and curiosity
What you’ll bring
• A tertiary qualification in engineering (mining, civil or similar) is essential
• A minimum of five years mine operations experience, site-based open cut experience preferred
• A solid understanding of mining autonomous haulage systems (Caterpillar Minestar Command and/or Komatsu Frontrunner)/truck performance optimization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with technical data analysis platforms. Experience with technical design software and fleet management systems are highly regarded
• A current C class driver’s license
What we offer
• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking, and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidized private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• An attractive share ownership plan
• Company-provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
• Career development and 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)
• Paid parental leave giving 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
• Commitment 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 support you on your journey with us, you will also have access to:
• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors available to support Indigenous employees through any aspect of employment
• Indigenous leadership programs across some professional and operational roles to ensure the development of Indigenous Leaders
Where you will be working
This role offers a Monday to Friday roster and based at Rio Tinto’s Perth head office at the Central Park building. The role also offers opportunities to work in our Integrated Operations Centre, near the Perth airport. Ad hoc travel to our Pilbara Mine sites is required for this role.
Applications close on the 2nd April 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)
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.
Every Voice Matters
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 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.