Department run like private estate - Scheduler Dynamic Scheduling Rio Tinto Employee Review

1.0
Sep 6, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay Rio tinto overall is a good brand

Cons

Dynamic scheduling is run like a private kingdom Zero transparency Direct appoint people to roles with no advertising the position or giving other candidates even a chance of applying. Secondments almost always given to people outside the team. Demoralising for schedulers who realise they will have no scope of growth. Leadership team utilise nepotism as means to get mates jobs. Manager busy scoring brownie points direct appointing people to roles. Direct appointing people based on gender and nepotism. Zero value for skills experience or knowledge. Rio values of transparency equal opportunity etc is non existant in dynamic scheduling as a department.

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5.0
Feb 18, 2026
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Pros

Benefits are fantastic, employee share program, inexpensive insurance options with generous HSA contributions ($3000 per year), ample opportunities for career growth for those willing to relocate (internationally sometimes)

Cons

Mining is cyclic, layoffs are always a looming threat, depending on role 50-60 hr work week is common

3.0
May 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Local environment is very friendly and laid back. Everyone is helpful. The benefit package is nice as well. We do get the option to purchase company shares, 100% company match up to 6% for 401k plus additional deposits.

Cons

Our company was recently purchased by Rio Tinto and their IT groups are very secular and specialized which makes it hard to communicate and get things resolved. I’ve also compared my salary to others with the same job title within manufacturing companies in my state and found my salary is way below the benchmark.

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