Mine Controller Permanent Part Time

• Be part of Brisbane's brand new Integrated Operations control centre
• Work with the latest technology in a hands on role.
• 4, 5, 5 day and night even time lifestyle roster

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for a Mine Controller to work back to back with another Mine Controllerto provide support to our bauxite mining operational teams in Weipa and Gove to safely achieve mining targets by assigning and distributing mining equipment efficiently and effectively.

This role is an exciting opportunity to draw on your expertise in dispatching and fleet management and be a part of the team that helps shape the Brisbane OC for success. You will need to be a self-starter who thrives on achieving goals, working on continued self-improvement and can work calmly and independently under pressure.

Working a 6.25hr day/night 4,5,5 shift roster in the Brisbane CBD within a diverse team and reporting to the Supervisor Operations Centre you will be:

• Assigning and prioritising mining equipment to safely deliver the required tonnes and quality while considering changing priorities and conditions, mine haul lengths and equipment availability
• Maximising the use of automated dispatching processes to minimise haul fleet congestion through reduction of operational delays and surplus fleet operation
• Working closely with operational leaders and grade controllers in the field to resolve process bottle necks and ensure conformance to plan
• Applying consistent application of best practices and ensuring the integrity of data within the fleet management system.

What you will bring

• Proven experience working within a team environment
• A high level of computer literacy and excellent verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities calmly and professionally
• Passion for continuous improvement and data driven decision making
• Live within 45 minutes commuting distance from Brisbane CBD (All candidates must undergo a fatigue management risk assessment plan which includes travel from home to work)

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Intermediate level knowledge Excel
• Experience with Wenco Fleet management systems

What we offer

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Excellent retirement plan
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium the world's first to be certified "responsible" helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe.

Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Where you will be working

The Operations Centre is a newly created area of our Pacific Operations Integrated Operations that will play a pivotal role in the future success of our Pacific aluminium business. The team is responsible for driving the optimisation of the overall supply chain value using state-of-the-art monitoring processes and data driven decision making.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Closing date 5th December 2021

"Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy please submit your application as soon as possible."