Production Engineer

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Work with an exceptional team of operations and maintenance personnel across the mine site
• An opportunity to introduce and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Fly-in/fly-out role based at the Lac de Gras Diamond Mine, NT

About the role

We are looking for a Production Engineer responsible for overseeing and support the surface mining activities and project work as assigned in order to ensure that the goals of the department are achieved in a safe, cost effective and efficient manner.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining.

We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

Reporting to the Superintendent, Surface Mining Operations, located at the Lac de Gras Mine site, you will be working on a 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation in the interim with the potential that this change to a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation in the future, once the COVID-19 pandemic normalizes. Working collaboratively with all operational and functional departments, you will be responsible for:

• Analyzing and identifying opportunities within the business around mining, operations and maintenance;
• Assists with the development and deployment of productivity methodology and tools, in line with the business strategy;
• Interface with various departments on information centres and lean boards;
• Assists in gathering project data, monthly reports for business reporting and information centres;
• Records, monitors, updates and closes out actions arising from productivity implementations, providing progress reports to stakeholders;
• Assists with identifying opportunities for improvement projects and supports/develops effective project scopes, shares in knowledge and lessons learned;
• Leads associated projects and manages change (e.g. cultural shift, strategic change or on-going improvements) to ensure effectiveness and efficiency within the business;
• Supports the productivity team as required;
• Provides technical support to project stakeholders;
• Develops and leverages strong working relationships with key internal and external customers in order to drive continuous improvement;
• Identifies and investigates issues related to assigned projects;
• Prepares and presents interpretation of findings and submit for review;
• Analyses and reports on progress against business objectives

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Strong safety mindset;
• Degree in mining engineering
• Over 5 years of practical surface mining experience
• Over 3 years' experience in Vulcan
• Ability to use and decipher Power BI reports
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve conflicts to reach consensus and common goals;
• Experience in project leadership, change management and cross functional team leadership;
• Excellent oral, written and active-listening skills;
• Knowledge of surface mine engineering practices, blasting, drilling and mine services
• Knowledge of industry practices and safety regulations and standards
• Knowledge of project management practices including budgeting
• Highly effective organizational, time management and analytical skills;
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team;
• Proficiency with MS Office, skilled at developing & managing spreadsheets, graphing and ability to learn new software.

Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the DDMI Participation Agreement Groups and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Territories. Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

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

Located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the Diavik Diamond Mine is a producer of gem-quality diamonds. At Diavik, a strong focus is placed on protecting the local environment, as well as supporting communities through employment and education.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

Closing Date: January 25, 2022