Engineer Project Readiness

Engineer Project Readiness – Gudai-Darri

• Help shape the future of our new generation mine
• Join a team of technical experts who are truly passionate about what they do and extend your technical expertise
• Front facing role with exposure to exciting streams of work
• Support and expand your knowledge of other areas of Rio Tinto (Studies, RT Projects, SusCap)

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical/Project Engineer to join the Gudai-Darri Operational Readiness team to support the mine and processing facilities with its future expansion plans. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute at a tactical level to the project management, controls, and reporting processes, while supporting the senior and mid-level staff at the site and the study teams in Perth. The role will suit motivated and self-starting individuals who can apply their knowledge of RTIO standards and best practice to ensure operational excellence can be achieved for the current assets and the future expansion of the site. The role will evaluate how the production assets can be improved and expanded to support an increase production output. 

Reporting to the Superintendent Project Readiness, your key responsibilities will be to:

• Identify, record, monitor, and provide solutions to remedy issues with processing and non-processing infrastructure (Go, Look, see methodology) as they relate to the future development of those assets.
• Identify and evaluate future capital and operating projects; ensuring that there is integration of these projects with the existing operating personnel, processes and systems during the scoping and planning process and that they are aligned with the Gudai-Darri 5YR and Life of Mine (LOM) plans.
• Utilise the operating philosophy and the Operational Readiness common vision for the future operation to ensure alignment and common objectives with all stakeholders, including the project and operating teams.
• Apply project engineering fundamentals related to operational readiness, including providing input into engineering processes and documents such as reviews (design, hazard, operability, maintainability), option analysis, Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT), User Requirements Specifications (URS), design bases, scope documents, equipment specifications, general arrangements, flowsheets, piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Working with stakeholders D&T (Development and Technology), EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Management), Sustaining Capital, and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) in the transfer of knowledge and learnings for the operational and maintenance teams, establishing an open line of communication with those involved.
• Being a point of contact on site for Operational Readiness activities and assisting with queries from RT Major Projects, Engineering Service Providers, and the Iron Ore Study team.

What you’ll bring

• Proven ability to plan and manage project-based work with a keen eye for detail.
• Solid working knowledge of RTIO standards and work procedures/guidelines.
• Willingness to investigate and understand issues and recommend actions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high functioning team.
• A knack for thinking about how the parts of a system and project work together.
• Using systematic approaches to analysing problems, recording findings, and documenting them to inform future decisions. 

Where you will be working

Our Gudai-Darri iron ore mine is our most technologically advanced mine. In addition to leveraging technology already in use across Rio Tinto, such as autonomous trucks, trains and drills, Gudai-Darri also has more than 70 design innovations including a reclaimer with a rotable bucket wheel, a world class laboratory and in-field access to data and systems for all team members. 

The Caterpillar mining fleet at Gudai-Darri includes autonomous trucks, production drills, and in a world first, autonomous water carts. Located 110km north-west of Newman, Gudai-Darri will produce up to 43 million tonnes of iron ore a year in its first phase, contributing to our flagship product, the Pilbara Blend™. It will also become a production hub for our iron ore business, incorporating world class infrastructure and a 166-kilometre rail line connecting the mine to our existing network. Gudai-Darri is creating jobs and business opportunities in Western Australia. More than 2,000 people have been employed as part of its construction with approximately 600 permanent operational roles created. 

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.

Applications close on 14 June 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).