Mine Planning Engineer

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Job title: Mine Planning Engineer

Company: Rio Tinto

Job description: Mine Planning EngineerOpportunity to work in a fast paced and interesting environmentOpportunity to be part of a team of skilled technical professionals, that has health, safety and environmental excellence as corePosition based in Labrador CityAbout the roleFinding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.We are looking for a Mine Planning Engineer to join the Mine Technical Services department where they will be working in the short and medium-term time horizons.This role is a great opportunity to expand your experience in the field of Mine Engineering, specifically in a leadership capacity. In this role you will be responsible for completion and direction of the following:Mine schedules and scenarios (weekly, three months rolling, and quarterly).Production and operational performance reporting and reconciliationMine design (waste dump updates, pit updates, stockpiles, haul roads, and other design work as required)Electrical infrastructure and dewatering planningOther mine engineering activities as requiredThis role will also require the supervision and mentoring of junior engineers and co-op students. It will report directly to the Superintendent of Mine Planning.What you’ll bringTo succeed in this role, you will have:A commitment to the safety of yourself and your teamProficient with 3D mine design and scheduling software, preferably Vulcan or DeswikSite based open pit mining experience, preferably in a northern climatePreferable to have a Professional Engineering designationSolution-oriented and autonomousStrong communication skills, capable of interacting with both technical and operational teamsWe encourage applications from women and Indigenous Peoples for this opportunity.What we offerBe recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.A work environment where safety is always the number one priorityCareer development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitionsA competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive programOngoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plansAttractive share ownership planLeave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)Exclusive employee discountsDomestic relocation assistanceWhere you’ll be workingWe are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe. ​IOC’s operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles. ​À propos de Rio TintoRio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations.Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.About Rio TintoRio 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.Chaque voix compteNous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ2S+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 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.

Location: Labrador City, NL

Job date: Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:35:04 GMT