Engineer Process

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Engineer Process

• Join our Process Engineering & Major Hazards Division, providing technical support to site and Operations Centre teams

• Extend your technical and operational experience and contribute to the future of iron ore processing

• Role available at Engineer level for OC Shift Support (3d/3n/6off roster)

We particularly welcome Indigenous people of Australia and Women to apply for this role as we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

Where we’re all welcome  

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 who we are.  

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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength.  The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.   

About the role

We are currently looking for a processing professional to join our central operational support team. Our OC Support team provides technical support and delivers process improvement initiatives across Rio Tinto Iron Ore. The role is shift based (3d/3n/6off) at the RTIO Operations Centre in Perth, with occasional site travel. Roster allowances will be provided in accordance with the roster and role requirements.

We are a high performing, engaged team of technical specialists working within a structure that supports collaborative problem solving with the operating business. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Engineer Process to improve our Iron Ore operations.

Within these roles you will be:

• Engaging stakeholders to provide technical process guidance and support across the value chain

• Identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives to support current and future strategy and driving best practice and cross site processing replication opportunities

• Providing subject matter expertise for processing unit operations across our existing and future dry, wet and concentrator processing plants

• Analysing unit operation and plant data to understand processing performance and improvement opportunities across our operations

• Execute process improvements, controller continuous improvement initiatives and assist with plant trials

What you’ll bring

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Process Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent)

• Background in process engineering or related technical discipline with fixed plant operational experience

• Ability to work across discipline and geographic boundaries, connecting people to collaboratively solve problems

• Experience in teams that have delivered improvements in safety and operating performance, and continuous improvement objectives

• An analytical approach with strong technical problem solving

• The ability to communicate effectively, work and interact with others in a dynamic environment

• Exposure with process flowsheet modelling and PLC logic would be beneficial

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset

• C Class manual 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  

• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia  

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus  

• 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, cultural leave)  

• Work on Country with a residential role which offers company housing and financial support with living expenses including rent and utilities (power and water).

• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them  

• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.  To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment

• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

Who we are  

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 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.  

Where you’ll be working

This role will be based at our state-of-the-art Operations Centre, Perth, situated near the Perth Airport.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres 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.

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Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ 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.