Specialist Engineer Process
We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.Join our Process Engineering discipline providing world-class technical support to a variety of processing assets.For the Perth based roles, enjoy flexibility of work time. The FIFO role is a family-friendly roster.Enjoy the many benefits Rio Tinto has to offer which are designed to improve the wellbeing of you and your family.Roles available at Specialist Engineer level.
Where we're all welcomeWe are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected, and a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but 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.At Rio Tinto, we 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.
About the roleWe are currently looking for Processing professionals at Specialist level to join our central Process Engineering team and our Robe Valley Operations Engineering team.The Perth based operational support team provides technical support and delivers process improvement initiatives across Rio Tinto Iron Ore to improve performance of our current and future operations. Occasional site travel is required for this role.The Robe Valley Specialist Engineer Processing role provides technical direction, support, and expert advice on processing practices to achieve and optimise the production plan over the short to medium time horizon for Robe Valley operations.Both roles have an accountability to develop and coach the Process Engineers to improve their processing knowledge and support technical decision-making. These roles are a great opportunity for
three (2 x Perth-based and 1 x FIFO)
experienced and highly motivated
Specialist Engineer Process
to implement improvements across major Iron Ore operations.
You will:Engage stakeholders to provide technical process guidance and support across the value chain.Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to support current and future strategy.Provide subject matter expertise for processing unit operations.Produce unit operation and plant performance analysis and reports as required.
What you'll bringMinimum 7-10 years in process engineering or related technical discipline with fixed plant operational experience.Ability to work across discipline and geographic boundaries, connecting people to collaboratively solve problems.Experience in teams that have delivered improvements in safety and operating performance, and continuous improvement objectives.Strong demonstrated experience in fixed plant front end operations, with iron ore Crushing & Screening optimisation and projects viewed favourably.Exposure to technical assurance activities across the different phases of strategic studies.Involvement in processing reviews and investigations with sound knowledge of statistical analysis methods including experience with Minitab or equivalent.Relevant tertiary qualifications (Process Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent).Excellent communication and influencing skills.Current 'C' Class drivers' licence.Training and practice in Six sigma or root cause analysis and hazop facilitation; process control experience, knowledge of SAP and exposure to downtime accounting systems such as Ampla or equivalent will be advantageous. Experience with process flowsheet modelling in Limn, Syscad or equivalent and programming skills in VBA and/or SQL will also be beneficial.
What we offerBe 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 an 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).To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives - at a time that suits them.Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia.
We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you'll also have access to:Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment.Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long-term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.
Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.
Who we areRio 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 and meet opportunities.
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.
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