Specialist Mine Inspector

About the role

The Specialist Mine Inspector is responsible for daily inspections of mining operations to ensure safety, compliance and efficiency. The role involves technical oversight, mentoring of national personnel and adherence to statutory and company standards. This is a 4‑2 FIFO position supporting Rio Tinto’s open‑pit mining sites.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive daily inspections of active mining areas, haul roads, waste dumps, pit walls, benches, stockpiles and associated infrastructure.
• Verify compliance with statutory regulations, site safety management systems and operational standards.
• Assess ground conditions, pit stability, traffic management and operational controls to ensure safe mine operation.
• Monitor mining activities, identify unsafe conditions or deviations, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified.
• Complete detailed daily inspection reports and maintain accurate records and statutory documentation.
• Escalate critical safety risks and operational issues to site leadership.
• Participate in incident investigations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train, mentor and develop national team members in pit inspection standards, safety practices and competency assessments.
• Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example in safe work practices and risk management.

Required profile

• Proven experience in mine inspection or a similar mining role.
• Strong knowledge of statutory regulations and safety management systems.
• Ability to mentor and develop national personnel.
• Excellent observational and analytical skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a high‑visibility safety culture.

Required skills

• Mine inspection techniques
• Statutory compliance
• Hazard identification and risk management
• Pit stability assessment
• Safety leadership and reporting
• Open‑pit mining best practices