Sr Engineer at Rio Tinto, Boron

Sr Engineer at Rio Tinto in Boron. Full-time. $125,440 to $172,480 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

Senior Strategic Planning Engineer

About the role
We are looking for a Senior Strategic Planning Engineer This position will provide technical and strategic leadership in the development of long-range mine plans and business strategies that maximize the economic value of mining assets while ensuring safe, sustainable, and efficient operations. The role serves as a critical link between technical planning and business execution, supporting informed decision-making and long-term operational success.

The Senior Strategic Planning Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing long-range mine plans that support the organization's strategic, operational, and financial objectives. This role provides technical leadership in life-of-mine (LOM) planning, resource utilization, reserve optimization, capital planning, and strategic project evaluation. The position works closely with geology, operations, process engineering, finance, environmental, and commercial teams to ensure sustainable and economically optimized extraction of mineral resources.

The Senior Strategic Planning Engineer serves as a key technical advisor to management by delivering robust mine plans, economic analyses, and strategic recommendations that support business growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities
Safety Environment

Strategic Mine Planning

Technical Analysis and Optimization

Economic Evaluation

Stakeholder Collaboration

Leadership and Mentoring

Reporting and Governance

Education

Experience

Technical Skills

Leadership Competencies

What we offer
Here is just a glimpse of our industry leading rewards package:

Where you will be working
This role is located in Boron; CA. Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We provide 30 per cent of the world's supply of refined borates; remarkable minerals that are essential to life and to modern living.

Also known for its 20 Mule Team Borax brand, Rio Tinto Borates traces its roots to California’s Death Valley, where borate deposits were discovered in 1872.
The twenty-mule teams Borax used to haul ore out of the remote desert live on as a symbol of our commitment to innovation. Rio Tinto Borates distinguishes itself through world-class safety, environmental and community practices, and a commitment to constant innovation and improvement.

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

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.