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Rio Tinto

Global iron ore, aluminium, copper producer

Opérateur de Machine d’Equilibrage

Machine & Process OperationPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeSikédougou, Guinea

About the Job

Requirements

  • A secondary education diploma or technical certificate in mining operations or a similar field is required.
  • Experience operating stackers/reclaimers or similar equipment in mining or heavy industry is required, along with knowledge of stockyard management, blending practices, and train-loading operations.
  • Prior experience in mining, export, or maritime operations is required.
  • The ability to communicate clearly by two-way radio and follow control-room instructions is required.
  • The ability to operate balancing machines and associated control systems safely and effectively is required.
  • Knowledge of plant control systems and production-reporting tools is required.
  • Basic mechanical skills for routine inspections and minor adjustments are required.

Responsibilities

  • Operate machines efficiently to meet shift-supervisor-set KPIs while avoiding over-stacking and monitoring dust emissions.
  • Operate balancing machines to stack and reclaim ore in stockyard areas according to blending plans, with focus on raw and net loading rates and reclaim rates.
  • Monitor equipment performance and adjust operations to maintain optimal throughput and product quality.
  • Perform pre-start inspections and ensure equipment operational readiness, coordinating with the control room and train-loading teams to synchronize material flow.
  • Maintain accurate records of stock volumes, reclaim rates, and train-loading data; report equipment defects and assist with troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
  • Follow safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance, and maintain cleanliness and apply 5S principles on and around assigned equipment.
  • Participate in safety talks, risk assessments, and continuous-improvement initiatives, contributing to commissioning and operational readiness of the stockyard and train-loading system.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience operating fixed and mobile equipment is an asset.

About the Company

Rio Tinto

Global iron ore, aluminium, copper producer

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals company that extracts and processes minerals to supply the world with key materials. Its offerings include iron ore used to make steel, low-carbon aluminium for electric cars and smartphones, copper for wind turbines, electric vehicles, and water pipes, borates for crop growth, and titanium for paints. The company operates by mining ore and then refining and transforming it into usable metals and minerals for various industries. Compared with its competitors, Rio Tinto emphasizes a broad portfolio across multiple minerals and metals and highlights efforts to reduce carbon in its aluminium products, aiming to lower the environmental impact of its supply chain. The overall goal is to provide the materials the world needs while advancing lower-carbon production to support sustainable energy, transport, and infrastructure.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1872

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