Integrated Planner - Dampier or Port Hedland - FIFO or Residential Opportunity

About the role

We are looking for an Integrated Planner to develop and communicate operational planning on a daily basis and to work closely with the maintenance, support team, production and shipping departments to schedule and coordinate the appropriate work needed to produce the volume of high quality product required in the safest and most cost effective manner.

This department ensures product quality for internal and external customers by supporting site quality and production processes, ensuring the work is performed effectively and efficiently whilst interfacing with the Marketing group

Working 7 days on, 7 days off, day shift only, this opportunity is open to candidates who are looking for a residential opportunity or fly in – fly out arrangement to Dampier or Port Hedland, with regular travel to the alternate site and Perth office.

Reporting to the Superintendent Integrated Planning and working in a collaborative community, you will:

• Own & communicate integrated production schedules across Production, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering and Project teams. Support safe and efficient execution of plans and schedules.
• Maintain production reporting systems, update regular performance reports and databases, undertake data analysis as required to understand schedule impacts, constraints and key risks to business performance.
• Prepare relevant documents and chair weekly planning meetings for both sites
• Analyse production and shipping volume, quality and scheduling data, providing inputs and recommendations to manage throughput and assist stockpile & ship quality planning.
• Manage the end-to-end vessel call process from ship nomination to departure, prepare relevant documentation, acting as the operational shipping focal point and coordinating communications across site, central & commercial teams and external agencies.
• Monitor ship berth and sailing-window risks & movements, with proactive conflict resolution and escalation to minimise delays and demurrage exposure.

About you

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Strong communication & teamwork skills with the ability able to coordinate with multiple teams to drive positive outcomes
• Experience in operations, maintenance, planning, scheduling or similar roles in large-scale or complex operations
• Adaptability to fast-paced, dynamic environments with proven ability to take initiative and proactively address tasks
• Previous marine and shipping experience would be advantageous
• Analytical & numerical problem solving skills, with capacity to develop proficiency with relevant planning & scheduling tools & software. SAP experience would be beneficial.

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• 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 & salary packaging options
• Career development & 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)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

Where you’ll be working

Dampier Salt Limited (DSL), located in Western Australia and comprising 2 solar operations at Dampier and Port Hedland is the world’s largest exporter of seaborne salt, harvesting millions of tonnes each year. DSL focuses on sustainable, premium salt production in thriving environments.

Between the 2 operations there are 53 ponds across 20,000 hectares, operated by a 99% residential workforce.

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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 – 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 situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ 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.