Engineer Major Hazards

Engineer, Major Hazards (Functional Safety)

• Make a difference for people at the forefront of operating and maintaining complex Technology
• Drive implementation of the Major Hazard standards (Functional Safety) across Iron Ore
• Permanent opportunity which includes a large range of additional benefits
• Perth based role

About the role

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

We are looking for an engineer who will specialize in supporting the implementation of the D7 (Functional Safety) standard and processes that provide the management of Major Hazards across a diverse range of Assets - Fixed Plant, Heavy Mobile, Port and Rail assets within Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Pilbara operations.

In addition, this role will be responsible to:

• Provide technical support to implement and assure the D7 standard (Functional Safety), systems and processes
• Ensure the appropriate systems and processes are in place, maintained and are having an impact to manage Major Hazards
• Coach end users on the requirements within the Functional Safety standard and how to meet these requirements
• Facilitate collaboration, feedback and drive continuous improvement to achieve the right outcomes for the site
• Promoting safety in design and provide governance
• Participate in incident investigations and management of change, recommend actions - to drive improvements and prevent recurrences

What you will bring

• Have greater than 3 years practical experience within the Mining/Oil and Gas/ Petroleum Industry in a site operational or technical role
• Engineering qualification applied in an Operational environment (BEng in Chemical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Control System or Electrical Engineering
• CFSP, TUV Engineer (desirable)
• Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with site leaders and operational stakeholders
• Ability to influence without authority
• Ability to provide coaching and mentoring and relate to and interact with all levels within the organization
• Able to translate technical or theoretical concepts into practical and relatable operational outcomes
• Be resilient, proactive, and self-motivated with the ability to drive progress and change within a dynamic environment

Where you will be working

Our integrated iron ore network is supported by our Operations Centre (OC) in Perth, a state-of-the-art facility that enables all the autonomous trucks, trains and drills at our mines, ports and rail systems to be operated from a single location. The Centre incorporates visualisation and collaboration tools to provide real-time information across our demand chain and allows us to optimise our mining, maintenance and logistic activities across the Pilbara in a way never before possible. Located near the Perth domestic airport, the OC operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to coordinate our integrated network of mines, rail, and ports from 1,500km away.

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 supportive and inclusive community environment
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive salary package 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 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.

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 24 February (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)