Job Description

Underground Production Engineer / Senior Production Engineer

• Be part of a global mining organization with a strong focus on safety
• Established supportive team environment
• Work with exceptional team of technical experts
• 2x2 FIFO schedule with point of pickup in Edmonton

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Production Engineer or Senior Production Engineer, Underground Mining to be responsible for overseeing and completing mine engineering and project work as assigned to drive the goals of the department in a safe, cost effective and efficient manner.

Working on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotational schedule and reporting to the Superintendent of Underground Operations, Diavik Diamonds Mine Inc. (DDMI) you will be:

• Driving safety leadership through behaviors aligned with our values of Everyday Respect;
• Leading projects for the underground operations department;
• Participating in weekly safety audits, compliance checks, safety investigations and monitoring/maintaining departmental safety processes;
• Actioning items from group safety audits;
• Reviewing costs & constructing budget templates;
• Assisting with contractor management;
• Liaising with other departments outside of Underground Mining;
• Performing related duties and activities as directed by the Underground Mine Captain or Superintendent as required.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring

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

• Degree in Mine Engineering;
• Underground mining operations and engineering experience is considered an asset, as is mine rescue experience;
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, motivate others, and drive results;
• Knowledge of project management practices including budgeting;
• Eligibility for membership in NAPEGG (Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut);
• Experience working with people from different cultures and knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North will be an asset.

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.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you\xe2\x80\x99ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive compensation
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life\xe2\x80\x99s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, 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 \xe2\x80\x93 striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can\xe2\x80\x99t do it on our own, so we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities

Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company designated as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers in 2023 for a 4th consecutive year. For more information, click here:

Where you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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

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.

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 \xe2\x80\x93 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.

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