Mine Technical Services Manager

Rio Tinto • Boron, CA

8d • $146,800 - $201,850 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Manager to lead the Mine Technical Services group at our open-pit mine in Boron, CA. You will be responsible for the leadership and direction of a staff of engineers and technicians who provide technical and systems solutions to develop the mine plan and mining strategy. This role is a great opportunity to lead an excellent technical team and contribute to the success of Rio Tinto.

Requirements

• Robust and proven HSE record.
• Engaging and inclusive leadership skills
• Bachelor’s degree minimum, preferably in mine engineering or geoscience.
• 10 plus years’ experience leading mine technical teams in a senior leadership role
• Knowledge of the key drivers in the mining industry and should possess project management skills
• Demonstrate skills in stakeholder management within an integrated operation
• Ability to prepare clear communication in the form of presentations and present projects and annual production updates to senior management
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• MBA or MSc in Finance
• Mine operational experience achieved through management or supervision of a mine operations team.
• PE License

Responsibilities

• Manages day to day and strategic direction of mine engineering including long-range and LOM (Life of Mine) planning, geology, hydrogeology, tailings and geotechnical functions
• Creates an inclusive work environment and works with employees to ensure the work and behaviors of the team align with Company values.
• Management and execution of mine development projects to improve safety, optimize assets, ensure the mine meets its annual production plans, and ensure the future expansion of mine operations.
• Manages daily mine engineering functions with mine operations.
• Plans and supervises the work of a staff of professional engineers and technicians to accomplish mine planning scenarios and analysis.
• Reviews technical feasibility of proposed solutions to engineering problems and personally helps in solving difficult technical problems.
• Optimizes the deployment of the technical workforce as priorities change by managing mine site and corporate requirements.
• Oversees mine design, economic evaluation, cost estimating, productivity forecasting, equipment selection, and production scheduling on a wide range of studies from pre-scoping to feasibility studies.
• Incorporates, investigates, and develops best practices in areas of property evaluation, mine engineering design and scheduling, and alternate mining technology.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
• Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
• Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs and pension plan
• Wellbeing benefits
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

What This Job Offers

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