Engineer - Mining

Rio Tinto • Boron, CA

3d • $92,240 - $126,830 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mine Engineer I supports day-to-day mine planning and production activities by helping develop short and medium-term mine plans, production forecasts, and budget estimates. Working closely with operations and technical teams, this role helps ensure plans are carried out effectively, monitors production performance, and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and achieve production goals. Reporting to the Sr. Engineer Tactical Mine Planner you will: Assist in the development of weekly mine plans in coordination with Mine Technical, operations, processing, and maintenance personnel, and support communication of plans to relevant stakeholders. Work closely with operations personnel to monitor execution of weekly plans and support achievement of production targets. Support the preparation of detailed mine plans for major stripping and ore mining areas, including dump sequencing and infrastructure movement requirements. Assist with the development three‑ to six‑month production forecast Provide support in the preparation of the mining component of the annual budget and cost forecasts. Participate in daily and weekly production meetings, including preparation of planning inputs, performance tracking, and follow‑up actions. Spend time in the field engaging with operators, supervisors, and superintendents to communicate plans, gain operational insight, and identify improvement opportunities. Support the preparation and delivery of presentations to production crews and management on mine performance, production results, and upcoming mine plans.

Requirements

• BS degree in mining engineering or related Earth Sciences discipline
• Resent graduate or up to 2 years of relevant experience
• Basic understanding of mining engineering principles

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of weekly mine plans in coordination with Mine Technical, operations, processing, and maintenance personnel, and support communication of plans to relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with operations personnel to monitor execution of weekly plans and support achievement of production targets.
• Support the preparation of detailed mine plans for major stripping and ore mining areas, including dump sequencing and infrastructure movement requirements.
• Assist with the development three‑ to six‑month production forecast.
• Provide support in the preparation of the mining component of the annual budget and cost forecasts.
• Participate in daily and weekly production meetings, including preparation of planning inputs, performance tracking, and follow‑up actions.
• Spend time in the field engaging with operators, supervisors, and superintendents to communicate plans, gain operational insight, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the preparation and delivery of presentations to production crews and management on mine performance, production results, and upcoming mine plans.

Benefits

• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Access to top tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• A 6% of eligible pay Company contribution to save for your retirement needs
• Generous 401(k) Company match program (company match dollar per dollar up to 6% of your base pay) up to defined limits
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto stock in the form of ADRs and includes matching Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life (vacation, short-term sick leave, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave).
• Regional and national discounts program for a multitude of leisure purposes and products
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals

What This Job Offers

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