Junior Mine Engineer: Planning & Field Optimization

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

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