Capital Project Engineer

About the role

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

We are looking for a Capital Projects Engineer to join the team at Cape Lambert

to lead projects throughout the stages of project management (Define, Pre-feasibility, Feasibility, Implementation and Close out). Projects range in complexity, technical make-up and urgency.

Your role will be crucial in achieving Cape Lambert's short-term and long-term goals, as we strive to foster growth within our team and the community, ultimately building a better Cape Lambert for all.

In addition, this role will be responsible to:

• Collaborate closely with on-site teams, as well as internal and external partners, ensuring smooth coordination and successful project execution.
• Handle projects of diverse complexities, technical aspects, and urgency, providing a dynamic and rewarding experience.
• Perform comprehensive contract and project management tasks, including project design, tender evaluation, budget management, risk identification, and management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Work closely working closely with all site teams, internal and external partners frequently.

About you

While an engineering degree is not mandatory, we are actively searching for candidates with qualifications in Engineering, Finance, Commerce, or an equivalent field.

The successful candidate will have:

• A proven capability and commitment to quality safety leadership
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Self-motivation and ability to work with autonomy in a high-pace role, managing multiple deliverables
• Demonstrated a relevant experience implementing and managing projects
• Leadership experience
• Experience as an RTIO Contractor Management Company Representative
• Current C Class Drivers licence.
• Sound computer skills and able to manage multiple software applications.

Where you will be working

The chosen candidate for this role will be scheduled on either an 8/6 or 5/2/4/3 roster FIFO from Perth, or residential at one of the surrounding towns.

What we offer

Be 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 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 and salary packaging options;
• Career development and 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

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.

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.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.

Applications close on 20 August 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).