Engineer - Mine Planning

Rio Tinto • Salt Lake City, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Engineer – Mine Planning to join the Mine Planning team at Rio Tinto Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon Mine. In this role, you will contribute to short-range mine planning and production scheduling to optimize value and reduce operational risk. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure plans are practical, aligned, and safely executed while identifying opportunities to improve performance and productivity.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in mine planning within a large open-pit or complex mining environment
• Knowledge of mine planning systems (e.g., MinePlan, Atlas or similar) and strong analytical skills
• Ability to develop and communicate clear, practical plans to diverse stakeholders
• Experience working collaboratively across technical and operational teams
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges
• Degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-term mine plans and shovel schedules aligned with operational priorities and constraints
• Collaborate with Mine Execution, Geotechnical, Geology, Maintenance, and Value Stream teams to drive alignment and plan execution
• Monitor plan performance, analyze variances, and integrate learnings to improve predictability and outcomes
• Support development of rolling three-month plans, incorporating risks, assumptions, and ore blending requirements
• Lead and contribute to mine design and improvement projects that enhance sequencing, productivity, and value delivery
• Use survey, drone, and operational data insights to optimize plans and ensure compliance with design and safety requirements

Benefits

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Excellent retirement plan including 6% defined company contribution
• Generous 401k matching program
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matter
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level