Engineer Electrical & Control Systems

Engineer Electrical & Control Systems - Expression of Interest

• Do you want to join a dynamic team of technical experts who are truly passionate about what they do?
• Do you have an inquisitive mind and are you looking for a real opportunity to extend your technical expertise?
• Be part of an inclusive and diverse team that values teamwork, partnership and with a real passion to improve and make things better

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Electrical & Control Systems Engineers to join our candidate pool for our Asset Management & Engineering Services (AMES) teams within Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO).

Reporting to the Senior Engineer you will:

• Reducing HSEQ risk, improve plant performance and reduce business costs by providing support to projects as a subject matter expert
• Work on Electrical and Control Systems at our bulk ore handling minesite, including HV and LV distribution and Motor Control, electrical protection, variable speed drives, production networks and server infrastructure, PLC, HMI etc
• Develop and update operational, maintenance procedures and recovery plans to minimise business interruption due to equipment failure
• Provide escalated technical support for the breakdown recovery, testing, commissioning & maintenance
• Develop and maintain electrical and control systems asset registers and implement Asset Life Cycle plans
• Ensure compliance to RTIO standards and industry best practice, and sustainability of changes through first party assurance and governance of site electrical and control systems engineering processes

What you’ll bring

You will have tertiary qualifications in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering and be familiar with key electrical Australian standards. Additionally, you will have experience in the interpretation and development of technical documents (such as engineering drawings, scope of works, functional specifications, procedures and commissioning plans) and be competent in equipment failure investigations and root cause analysis processes.

A ‘C’ class driver’s license will be required and your team focus and ‘can-do’ approach will also ensure your success in this role. Experience in electrical protection, variable speed drives, PLC and SCADA configuration, HV switchgear and functional safety, whilst not mandatory, will be well regarded.

Where you will be working

These positions are based at our Pilbara mining operations, working a Fly in Fly Out roster from Perth.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700-kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

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.