Area Mechanical Engineer - Boilers

Area Mechanical Engineer – Boilers

• Enjoy a coastal lifestyle in Gladstone
• Permanent employment with options to work flexible or reduced hours
• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an Area Mechanical Engineer – Boilers to be responsible for providing discipline and maintenance engineering support for allocated areas of the Rio Tinto Yarwun refinery.

What the role entails

This role is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to own an area of the plant and provided asset integrity support to the engineering, operations & maintenance teams. Working an average 40Hr work week but with options for flexible or reduced hours and reporting to the Specialist Area Engineer – Boilers/GT you will be: 

• Accountable for engineering support in managing the integrity and condition of equipment in the boilers area.
• Provide engineering advice to operations and maintenance teams on plant issues.
• Maintaining & Implementing asset integrity tracking systems.
• Support shutdown teams on managing the condition of the assets.
• Managing small plant projects to assist the operations & maintenance teams and developing improvement projects for assets in your area.
• Perform field inspections, monitor operation, provide preventive maintenance recommendations, and provide information to optimize maintenance activities on assigned equipment.
• Support engineering team members in the review of issues in various areas.
• Contribute to design, constructability and operations risk assessments.

What you will need for this role

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or comparable engineering discipline from an accredited university is required.
• 5 years minimum engineering experience within the areas of pressure vessels, piping and boilers.
• Familiarity with Codes for Pressure Vessels and Piping.
• Experience of reviewing Drawings and Calculations.
• Holder or Eligible to obtain RPEQ.
• Demonstrated understanding of plant engineering/maintenance practices
• Experience in implementing improvements
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience in maintenance, reliability, shutdowns or asset management.
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP.
• Worked as a Maintenance or Discipline Engineer for an operation.

What we offer

• Domestic relocation available
• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Excellent retirement plan
• Paid Parental Leave Up to 9 Months (No distinction between primary or secondary carer)
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

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 almost 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.

Where you’ll be working

With production beginning in 2004 at our Yarwun alumina refinery, located approximately 10 kilometres north-west of Gladstone in Central Queensland, today the operation produces more than three million tonnes of alumina per year.

Around 700 people support the operation, with an additional 350 contractors on site each year as part of scheduled maintenance shutdown activities. Thanks to its ‘Industry 4.0’ focus, Yarwun is also a leader in trialling new technologies to improve operations on site, including 3D printing, robotics and drones in confined spaces, and is home to Rio Tinto’s innovative Queensland Research and Development Centre (QRDC).

Along with Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland Alumina Limited, our Yarwun Operation supports the local community in a wide range of initiatives through Here for Gladstone.

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.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are 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.

Closing date – 17^th March 2023

“Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please submit your application as soon as possible.”