Engineer - Mining

Rio Tinto; California (MO); On-site; USD 92,240 - 126,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive (STIP)

Health programs

Retirement contribution 6%

401(k) match

Employee share program

Paid time off and holidays

Discount program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rio Tinto Borates is seeking a Mine Engineer I to support day-to-day mine planning and production activities, developing short- and medium-term mine plans and forecasts. You will work closely with operations and technical teams to ensure plans are carried out, monitor performance, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and meet production goals.

Reporting to the Sr. Engineer Tactical Mine Planner, you will spend time in the field with operators and supervisors to gain insight and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly mine plans in coordination with Mine Technical, operations, processing, and maintenance personnel.
• Monitor execution of weekly plans and support achievement of production targets.
• Prepare detailed mine plans for major stripping and ore mining areas, including dump sequencing and infrastructure movement.
• Develop three‑to‑six‑month production forecast.
• Assist with mining component of annual budget and cost forecasts.
• Participate in daily and weekly production meetings with planning inputs and performance tracking.
• Engage in field time with operators and supervisors to gain operational insight.
• Deliver presentations to production crews and management on mine performance and plans.

Skills

Mining engineering

Earth sciences

Field work

Basic mining principles

Education

BS in mining engineering or related Earth sciences

Job description

Mine Engineer

• Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company
• Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your technical and professional expertise
• A company with a world class reputation for safety and performance. –Boron, CA
• For California based roles the expected annual salary range is $ 92,240 - $126,830

About The Role

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.

About You

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have

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

What We Offer

We are committed to providing our employees with what they deserve. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide a safety-focused and inclusive working environment

• 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

Where you will be working

This role is located in Boron, CA. Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We provide 30 per cent of the world's supply of refined borates, remarkable minerals that are essential to life and to modern living.

Also known for its 20 Mule Team Borax brand, Rio Tinto Borates traces its roots to California’s Death Valley, where borate deposits were discovered in 1872.

The twenty-mule teams Borax used to haul ore out of the remote desert live on as a symbol of our commitment to innovation. Rio Tinto Borates distinguishes itself through world-class safety, environmental and community practices, and a commitment to constant innovation and

About Rio Tinto

Rio 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.

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http //www.ucis.gov/ for more information.