Engineer Fire Systems

Engineer – Fire Systems

• Work for a global mining company
• Access to industry-leading technical development programmes
• Contribute to the improvement in asset management of fire protection systems across the Rio Tinto Iron Ore business
• Dynamic, challenging and rewarding opportunity to be part of the Fixed Plant & Engineering team
• Operations Centre working Monday to Friday with flexible working arrangements

About the role

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

We are looking for an Engineer – Fire Systems to join the Asset Management and Engineering Services Fixed Plant team at our Perth Operations Centre to provide technical expertise to the wider business at Rio Tinto Iron Ore.

This is a great opportunity to drive improvement of fire protection systems across the Iron Ore portfolio. The wide influence of the role requires stakeholder engagement from all areas of the business to ensure fire protection systems are managed effectively.

Reporting to the Specialist Fire Systems and working in a collaborative team environment, you will be responsible for:

• Development of maintenance strategies for fire protection assets;
• Development and execution of fire systems asset strategy including capital planning;
• Development and management of fire system baseline data;
• Gap assessment of existing assets and development of rectification plans to be executed by relevant teams;
• Support business assurance processes related to asset protection and management of fire protection systems;
• Technical support for the integrated fire systems maintenance contract including management of fire system defects;
• Supporting existing operations with technical assistance, guidance and governance;
• Support greenfields and brownfields projects with technical advice and governance;
• Maintain awareness and understanding of national and international fire protection standards.
• Maintain awareness of changing fire protection technologies and their application.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team;
• Experience in fire systems design and maintenance is recommended but not essential, candidates with a desire to be mentored by an experience fire systems professional are invited to apply;
• Tertiary qualification of Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent; (Preferred not essential);
• A Current "C Class " WA Driver’s license;
• An ability to convert technical knowledge into practical instruction;
• Demonstrable experience in whole-of-life asset management;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including good oral and written skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, able to build relationships with partners in a complex, matrix organisation;
• Strong ability to positively influence people in an organisation.

Previous experience working in a mining operation is not essential – we appreciate asset management experience gained through other industries.

Where you will be working

Perth-based at either the Operations Centre (OC) or Central Park offices, with ad hoc site travel

What’s on offer

A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• 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 employee share scheme, extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options, and exclusive employee discount schemes
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

About us 

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Aluminium for cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Borates that help crops grow, titanium for paint – and diamonds that celebrate the best things in life.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. 

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

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 organization and fulfilling career.

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. 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.

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Applications close on 18 October 2022. Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date.