Senior Advisor Mine Planning
Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
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Job Summary
- Help shape mid- and long-range mine plans that unlock the value of the Bingham Canyon resource
- Collaborate across mining processing and planning teams to support safe integrated decision-making
- Work at our Kennecott operation near Salt Lake City Utah with access to world-class operations and career development
At Rio Tinto we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe respected and able to succeed. We actively encourage applications from women and from people with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We know that great technical capability comes in many forms and we are focused on building teams that reflect the communities weoperatein and support each other to do their best work.
WereFinding Better Ways to provide materials the world needs now and in the future. Our values - carecourageand curiosity - guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Advisor - Mine Planning to join our Integrated Planning team at Rio Tintos Bingham Canyon this role you will contribute to integrated mine plans and strategies that support the full value chain from mining and processing through to refining while helping maximize the long-term value of the Bingham Canyon resource.
This isa great opportunityfor a collaborative and technically strong mine planning professional to contribute to annual mid-range and life-of-mine planning activities that support safe sustainable and efficient operations.
Reporting to the Integrated Planning leader and working in a collaborative cross-functional team at Kennecott you will:
Use mine planning and scheduling tools to develop optimized mine designs production schedules and planning scenarios
Support annual mid-range and life-of-mine planning activities including production forecasts and planning assumptions
Develop material movement strategies fleet requirements and capital and operating cost estimates to support business planning
Partner with Geology Geotechnical Hydrology and Operations teams to build safe practical and value-driven mine plans
Collaborate across the value chain including Concentrator Tailings Smelter Refinery and Production Support teams to align operational constraints and business requirements
Monitor planning activitiesidentifyrisks and opportunities and provide recommendations that support business objectives
Communicate mine plans planning outcomes and technical concepts clearly to operational and technical stakeholders
Develop mine and waste dump plans that balance long-term value creation with short-term operational commitments
About you
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Bachelors degree in Mining Engineeringor a related discipline or equivalent relevant experience
4 years of experience in mine planning within large-scale open pit mining operations complex mining environments or integrated production value chains
Strong understanding of mine planning mine design production scheduling and mining principles
Experience using mine planning design or scheduling tools; experience withMinePlan3DDeswik MPSO COMET or similar platforms will be highly valued
Strong analytical communication stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
Even if your profile does not fully meet all qualifications we encourage you toapply;transferable skills and the right attitude are highly valued.
This role is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Weare not able tooffer visa sponsorship for this position.
What we offer
Berecognisedfor your contributionyourthinkingand your hard work and go home knowingyouvehelped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical prescription drug dental vision life insurance coverage and various voluntary benefits
Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution and a generous 401(k) matching program
Attractive share ownership plan
Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life including paid time off paid holidays and paid bereavement leave
A generous parental leave policy which ensures youare able tospend quality time with your new family
Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through lifes challenges
Whereyoullbe working
Our Kennecott mine is a world-class fully integrated copper mining operation including a concentrator smelter and refinerylocatedjust outside Salt Lake City Utah in the United States. We produce copper precious metals including gold and silver molybdenum and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903 and is one of the top producing mines in the worldcomprisingapproximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.
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 cant do it on our own so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color sex age religion national origin disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining group that focuses on finding, mining and processing the Earth’s mineral resources. Discover more about Rio Tinto's mining operations today.
