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At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.\nWe are currently seeking a Mine Production Engineer to consistently provide reliable, accurate and sustainable mine planning services and support in order to position Mining and Plant operations for optimal performance.\nThe principal role accountability is to produce the Daily and Weekly plans with the aim of maintaining planned grades, production tonnes and critical path mining activities. The role will Report to the Superintendent Operations Planning.\nCommunicating planning material to Mine Planning, Mining and Plant Operations and Field Maintenance personnel\nProviding relevant maps (dump floor, dumps, parent shapes, clearing, accesses, development, ancillary tasks) and machine guidance files as required to implement dig and dump plans.\nCompleting and communicating weekly plan reconciliation.\nLiaising with higher level monthly and quarterly planners to ensure weekly plans always remain aligned to broader strategy\nLiaising with Supervisors and Superintendents to ensure plan implementation.\nManaging daily and weekly plan deviations to maintain grades, tonnes and critical path activities. Ensure such changes are properly communicated to peers and direct reports.\nMaintaining effective and collaborative communication between all stakeholders.\nWhat you’ll bring\nTertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or a related discipline\n2 years’ experience as a short term mine planning engineer\nExperience in planning for bauxite operations would be highly regarded\nDetailed understanding of Truck / Loader scheduling and operation\nPractical understanding of all other mining design, scheduling, and operation\nBasic understanding of supply chain management.\nSound level of proficiency in basic business software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint or similar)\nBasic proficiency in business management software (SAP or similar)\nHigh level of proficiency in CAD mining software, preferably Deswik and / or similar\nExcellent numerical analysis and data validation skills\nKnowledge of relevant mining legislation and industry practices\nWhat we offer\nOption to FIFO from Cairns or Darwin\nA 9 day fortnight (5:2, 4:3 work pattern)\nPaid parental leave up to 9 months! (no distinction between primary or secondary carer)\nHealth cover scheme for employees and their immediate family\nSalary sacrifice & packaging options - rental, mortgage, super, vehicle\nRio Tinto employee share program\nEmployee discounts - banking, accommodation, motoring, retail and more.\nWhere you will be working\nRio Tinto Gove is located on the Gove Peninsula in North East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, adjacent to the township of Nhulunbuy. The operation has a long and proud history and continues to play an important role in the region's economic and community development. Nhulunbuy offers a unique coastal lifestyle surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, rich Indigenous culture, and strong community connections. Residents enjoy access to a range of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, camping, four-wheel driving, and exploring some of Australia's most pristine beaches and wilderness areas. With a strong sense of community and a diverse cultural environment, the region provides excellent opportunities for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and those seeking a unique remote living experience. Rio Tinto's presence in Gove continues to contribute to the long-term sustainability and growth of the region.\nAbout Rio Tinto\nRio 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.\nWe 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.\nRespect and Inclusion\nAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.\nWe 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. 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