Engineer Civil

Civil Engineer

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Discover & enjoy the benefits of coastal living – Karratha or Dampier Based
• 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off, (9-day fortnight) roster – FIFO or residential

What we are offering to you

• Diverse role with planning and multi-disciplined engineering responsibilities
• Engineering exposure to the world’s first autonomous heavy haul railway
• Discounted Health cover scheme for you and immediate family
• Extensive salary sacrifice and packaging options
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organisation and fulfilling career.About the role

This role is a great opportunity for a successful individual to work in dynamic team which is responsible for providing technical assurance and risk advisory function to the Rail Maintenance Division. Reporting to the Specialist Civil Engineer, you will:

• Provide first response maintenance engineering support to ensure high asset availability
• Provide asset assurance including inspections and auditing of civil infrastructure and assets (including, but not limited to, bridges, culverts, cutting, embankments, access roads and formation) to ensure asset state is as per the Code of Practice and Australian Standards.
• Develop scope, quality & timing required (as per the Code of Practice) for rectification works and also ensuring suitable containments are in place until remediation is complete.
• Interface with Engineering and civil execution teams to perform remediation and containment works.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and practices
• Review maintenance process and procedures in order to improve safety and asset performance
• Analyse operating performance of assets and implement improvement projects to eliminate defects

About youTo succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil or structural engineering
• Experience in a rail environment
• Understanding of Railway Track Engineering concepts and principles
• A C Class manual drivers licence

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 & 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

Where you will be working

This unique role is being offered on 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off, (9-day fortnight) roster.

There is an option for this role to be based residentially in Karratha or FIFO from Perth. You will be based at our 7 Mile operation in Dampier (a short drive from Karratha).

We operate 200 locomotives on more than 1,700 kilometres of track in the Pilbara, transporting ore from 16 mines to four port terminals. The average return distance of these trains is about 800 kilometres with the average journey cycle, including loading and dumping, taking approximately 40 hours.

Our network is the largest privately owned and operated heavy haul rail system in Australia, and as we focus on the future, our vision is to become the greatest heavy haul railway in the world.

What’s on Offer

• Company housing in Wickham
• Discounted Health cover scheme for you and your immediate family
• Extensive salary sacrifice and packaging options
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
• 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)
• 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
• The attractive share ownership plan
• The company provided insurance cover
• Relocation assistance

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible. 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.

Every Voice Matters

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.

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.Please note, to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions and reside in WA.

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

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

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