Operations Planner Drilling & Earthworks
WorkPac is currently in search of an Operations Planner - Drilling & Earthworks to join our esteemed client's team, based in Perth.
Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700-kilometre rail network, and related infrastructure.
Rio Tinto is expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next-generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs, and improved health, safety, and environmental performance.
About the Role:
* This position is Monday to Friday with Ad Hoc travel contracted until September 2025.
* Duties and Responsibilities:
o Develop and communicate weekly short-term execution schedules for earthworks, drilling, and rehabilitation activities.
o Coordinate and align exploration drilling and earthworks operations within the quarterly production schedule.
o Facilitate robust reporting routines and reconciliation processes for the tactical plans.
o Manage the escalation process for critical hold/decision points during plan execution.
o Collaborate with Mine Technical Services, Schedulers, and Project Engineers to ensure alignment with the overall production plan.
o Ensure accommodation and flight arrangements are accurately forecasted and managed for operations.
o Promote a culture of plan-do-check-act, driving conformance to the schedule and continuous improvements in planning processes.
Skills and Experience:
* Experience with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools.
* Demonstrated mining engineering experience, preferably in exploration or resource development.
* Operational supervision experience in exploration, earthworks, or resource development.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Advanced knowledge of planning and scheduling practices.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proven ability to collaborate and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.