Advisor, Autonomous Haulage Systems

Advisor, Autonomous Haulage Systems

• Collaborate with some of the best people working on new technologies
• Access to industry-leading technical development programmes
• Rio Tinto’s Perth Airport Operations Centre location
• Monday to Friday with flexible working arrangements and ad hoc site travel

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s Asset Management team is looking to recruit an Advisor, Autonomous Haulage Systems to identify improvement opportunities and assist with the implementation of effective maintenance practices within an autonomous operation. This will primarily be conducted via in-depth data analysis, internal stakeholder engagement and OEM involvement.

This role is a great opportunity to work on the leading edge of mining technology which will ultimately shape the future of open cut mining.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Reporting to the Specialist, KOM AHS Maintenance and Improvement, and working in a challenging and exciting environment will be:

• Conducting analysis of SQL data advising site maintenance, reliability engineering, and production teams of problematic issues requiring attention
• Providing coaching and support to key stakeholders regarding the development and implementation of maintenance practices and procedures to ensure autonomous system requirements are considered
• Developing and maintaining effective networks through collaborative relationships with equipment suppliers and operational support teams
• Identifying areas to optimise maintenance, operational and system practices to improve safety and equipment performance
• Compiling reports as required.

This permanent position will be based in Rio Tinto’s Operations Centre located near the Perth Airport working Monday to Friday with flexible working arrangements and will require ad hoc site travel. 

What you’ll bring

To be considered suitable, applicants must have:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A relevant Engineering Degree – i.e. Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics
• Proven experience writing and managing SQL code
• Exposure to the fundamentals of equipment maintenance
• Proven experience analysing data
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork abilities.

Ideally, applicants will also have:

• A strong code development background
• Experience with technology in the mining industry
• Experience with electrical or mechanical knowledge in mobile mining equipment
• Experienced in SAP
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically
• Strong interpersonal skills so you can build strong relationships with site-based personnel.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements
• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid, or half paid parental leave
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with 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)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more); and
• Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only

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 and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly 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.

Applications close on 16 June 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)