Principal Engineer - Underground Mine Planning

Rio Tinto Group • Salt Lake City, UT

200d • Remote

About The Position

The Principal Engineer - Underground Mine Planning at Rio Tinto is responsible for developing and approving mining development designs that incorporate inputs and constraints from various engineering disciplines including geotechnical engineering, ventilation, geology, operations, and safety. The role involves designing longhole stope drills and blast designs using industry best practices, managing technical work packages, and overseeing critical underground risks related to ventilation. Additionally, the engineer will execute development and production forecasts on a monthly, quarterly, annual, and life of mine basis. The position also includes overseeing surveying activities to ensure precision and quality control in tunneling and stope blasting, leading a diverse team of engineers and technicians, and engaging with internal stakeholders to ensure that underground needs are met. Mentorship and support for team members' professional development goals are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in underground mine planning or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and approve mining development designs incorporating inputs from various engineering disciplines.
• Design longhole stope drills and blast designs using industry best practices.
• Manage technical work packages, including scope, schedule, and costs for life of mine projects.
• Manage critical underground risks related to ventilation.
• Execute monthly, quarterly, annual, and life of mine development and production forecasts.
• Oversee surveying activities including drone scanning, lidar scanning, and survey pickups to ensure precision and quality control.
• Lead a diverse team of engineers and technicians to achieve technical excellence.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure underground needs are accounted for correctly.
• Mentor team members and support their professional development goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree