Automation Technical Specialist - Supply Chain

Automation Technical Specialist- Technology Supply Chain

• Great opportunity to join a global leader in mining
• Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected
• Work in a fast-paced environment with lots of opportunity for exposure to both highly visible projects and cutting-edge technology
• Permanent, Perth based role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

Rio Tinto has a long history of being a leader in innovation and the development and deployment of technology within the mining industry. Innovation will continue to play a critical role in improving health and safety outcomes, delivering new mines of the future and decarbonising the industry.

The Technology Development team in Group Technical – Services and Delivery works across a broad range of unique mining technologies that include machine automation projects such as the Autonomous Drilling System, real-time data platforms and 3D visualisation systems.

The Automation Hardware team sits within the Technology Development team specialising in physical autonomy product development and deployment. Our capabilities include:

• Hardware component & system development (sensors, embedded platforms, physical integration)
• Product build and delivery process (Assembly, Installation & Commissioning, Quality Management)
• Integrated supply chain development and management (Supply Chain as a Factory)
• Business Integration & Sustainability process modelling (Procurement, Operational Support and Maintenance strategies & tactics)

 About the role

We are looking for an experienced Automation Technical Specialist specialising in technology supply chains to join an established development team tasked with the ongoing development of physical surface mining technologies, including the Autonomous Drilling System (ADS). The role shall report to the Principal Advisor - Automation Hardware, and shall undertake duties including:

 Support product selection and suitability studies for new automation hardware/ automation products

• Apply technology supply chain knowledge to develop quality focussed assembly processes in collaboration with Automation Hardware specialists, OEMs, integration partners and vendors
• Conceptualise, develop, and maintain technology vendor scope specifications in collaboration with Automation Hardware specialists, OEMs integration partners and vendors
• Conceptualise, develop, and maintain supplier and integrator supply models to deliver technology products to Rio Tinto supply specifications
• Apply vendor and industry knowledge to support planning, and scheduling activities related to product delivery, including preparation and distribution of supply chain delivery status reports
• Support cost modelling activities related to hardware automation products
• Support deployment of solution to site (including site trials), working with the customer (Product Groups) to provide end user training/ awareness (where required) on the product value to site operations
• Perform sustainability audits of OEM, integrator, and vendor quality processes
• Provide vendor support, and manage technical and specification changes relating to parts obsolescence
• Apply customer (site) and business system knowledge to provide deployment and operational support for supply chain related activities
• Apply continuous improvement techniques to supply chain processes and activities
• Design verification and validation of hardware automation products

About you

• Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Growth mindset
• Digital Technology & Automation Expertise
• Electronics Related Qualification
• Quality System Development Expertise
• Collaboration (internal and third party)
• Knowledge Management
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Financial/ Business Acumen (Site/ PG knowledge)
• Technology Integration Supply Chain Expertise
• Internal Influence

About Rio Tinto 

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. 

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. 

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe. 

Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life. 

Where you will be workingThis role is based in Perth, Western Australia, out of our Central Park office, working Monday – Friday. We support and encourage flexible working arrangements. Occasional travel may be required as and when necessary.The team is highly collaborative and work in close partnership with Rio Tinto’s global R&D community, and external bodies such as research institutes, suppliers and industry partners.What We Offer

• 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 annual incentive programme
• 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)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

Every Voice MattersAt 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.