Job Description

Advisor Operations Center (Mine)

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Based in the beautiful outdoor and family-oriented community of Labrador City, NL
• Position works on a 7/7 dayshift rotation
• Fly-in-fly-out arrangements are not available.

About the roleFinding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.We are looking for an Advisor Operations Centre (Mine) to identify the Mine full potential and improvement opportunities to achieve it. This position will work on a 7-on / 7-off roster with a 12-hour dayshift rotation.The Advisor will provide operational leaders with value optimized plans that accurately reflect operational constraints to identify threats and opportunities and are effectively communicated at the right time with the right level of granularity to enable effective and efficient execution. The Advisor will lead initiatives and manage change (including cultural transformation, strategic change, and commitment to continuous improvement) to drive effectiveness and efficiency across the business.We are an open, connected, global team that includes some of the industry\'s best and brightest minds. While using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet, we are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration, and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.We have technical development programs that are industry-leading and recognize 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 Operations Center at our Labrador operations, you will be:

• Leveraging inputs from Weekly Planners and Specialist Planners (Drill & Blast, Geo-Tech, etc.) for the development of a Daily Mine Plan which provides guidance for the next 24-hour period for the Mine Operations Supervisor to determine required movement of materials.
• Developing task assignments to help achieve the Weekly Plan (2WDT) and Three-Month Plan (3MRF). The assignment list will be provided as part of the Daily Mine Plan and is to be reviewed daily to help identify areas of weakness for corrective action with Operations.
• Developing and tracking of task adherence with senior leaders in the Mine, providing suggestions for improvements or corrective actions.
• Providing information and support for day-to-day operational activities.
• Supporting training and providing support for shift Supervisors to ensure that decisions taken provide the highest possible system value for the short term and following day.
• Working in a highly technological environment.
• Interacting with a variety of stakeholders upstream and downstream of the value chain to gather and provide operational direction and support.
• Reporting accurate operational information to ensure informed value chain decisions can be made.
• Providing priority setting task assignments to the Mine Operations team.
• Utilizing Dispatch to ensure assets are optimized within the Mine.
• Working as part of the key team in the evolution of the operational model of IOC.
• Working collaboratively within the broader Operations Centre team.
• Contributing to IOC`s Safety Programs by being a visible advocate of IOC`s commitment to zero harm. Effectively employ CRM tools to develop critical risk awareness in others. Make a tangible contribution to IOC`s ability to eliminate fatalities and to reduce the risk of injuries.
• Maintaining strong stakeholder relationship by providing:

• Effective delivery of the Day Plan to oncoming shift Supervisor and Dispatcher.
• Review of daily Maintenance Plan updates for inclusion in the Day Plan and re-optimize with the Mine Week Planner for deviations from the current week plan.
• Improvement in Drill Blast Planning and Blast Recovery, leveraging the Blast Plans prepared in the weekly planning space.
• Support to the Mine Tech Services week planner during the development of the following week plans.
• Review of quality impacts to downstream operations and work with shift Supervisors to provide guidance to make necessary corrections as required.
• Regular pit tours and communication / discussions with shift Supervisors on adherence to Day Plan or recommend alterations in the event of issues that are not part of the plan.
• Assistance with in-pit situational awareness for the Operations Centre through regular updates to the Operations Center Superintendent on current operating conditions and upcoming risks.

What you\'ll bring:

• Mine Engineering degree or other relevant education is preferred; related field experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of operational experience in an open pit mine.
• Self-motivated, strong skills to structure and organize work.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and very strong interpersonal skills.

The following additional skills will be considered as key asset to the role:

• Previous dispatch experience.
• Experience in mine equipment asset health.

What we offer:Being recognized for your contribution, thinking, and hard work. Also, with the ability to go home knowing you\'ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension, and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life\'s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts

About Rio TintoRio 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 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 workingWe are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe.IOC\'s operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles.Every Voice MattersAt 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.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.Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company designated as one of Montreal\'s Top Employers and Canada\'s Top 100 Employers in 2024 for a 5th consecutive year. For more information, click here:

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