Drill and Blast Scheduler

2 months ago


Perth, Australia Rio Tinto Full time

**Drill & Blast Scheduler**
- Incredible development opportunity - no degree required - full training provided
- Join our diverse and supportive mine technical team
- Enjoy an exceptional work life balance with 8 days on, 6 days off roster

**About the role**

**Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.**

We are looking for enthusiastic people to join us as a Drill** and Blast Scheduler** to coordinate in field blast monitoring, standard drill and blast designs and supporting performance using drones to ensure the safe and efficient execution of the drill and blast plan. This is a development opportunity, and we’ll provide full training and support to help you succeed and thrive in this role.

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 Senior Mining Engineer, working 8 days on, 6 days off roster, you will be involved in a variety of tasks including drill and blast data entry and stock management, standard CLUPs, daily drill and blast plans, drill and blast analysis using a suite of software and drone footage.

**What you’ll bring**

Ideally, you will have a minimum of 2 years open pit blasting experience, coupled with a strong work ethic with willingness to learn. Sound communication and computer skills, strong forward-thinking mindset, and analytical skills.
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- Minimum 2 years open pit blasting experience is ideal
- Strong work ethic with willingness to learn
- Sound communication skills and computer skills
- Strong forward-thinking mindset
- Strategic and analytical skills

**What we offer**
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with Annual incentive program
- Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
- Attractive share ownership plan
- Company provided insurance cover
- Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
- Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
- Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
- Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

**About Rio Tinto**

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for almost 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 and meet opportunities.

**Where you’ll be working**

Located 100km north-west of Newman, Hope Downs 1 offers an 8/6 roster and is a joint venture managed and operated by Rio Tinto, working in conjunction with nearby site Hope Downs 4. Hope Downs 1 provides exceptional career growth and opportunities, and the village provides excellent facilities for its FIFO workers.

**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.

**Applications close on Friday the 17**th** of March 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).**
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