Engineer Reliability - Signals & Systems

Signals Engineer

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusions
• Discover & enjoy the benefits of coastal living – Karratha or Dampier Based
• 5:2 4:3 Roster residential or FIFO opportunities from Perth

What we are offering to you

• Diverse role with multi-disciplined engineering responsibilities
• Engineering exposure to the world’s first autonomous heavy haul railway
• Discounted Health cover scheme for you and immediate family
• Extensive salary sacrifice and packaging options
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

About the role This role is a great opportunity for a successful individual to work in a dynamic team responsible for providing Defect Elimination (DE), Maintenance tactics and Project Management function to the Rail Maintenance Division. Reporting to the Specialist Reliability Engineer, you will:

• Lead and support investigations into asset failures and performance, including root cause analysis (RCA)
• Leverage equipment performance data to successfully identify and implement reliability improvement initiatives
• Recommend and implement tactics designed to support high levels of asset safety, reliability and integrity
• Provide technical engineering support to the site maintenance execution teams
• Execute both technical and process-based projects derived to improve the performance of the fleet
• Monitor and analyse the performance of out asset and review primary/secondary maintenance tasks to improve asset reliability and cost

About you

This role is intended for a railway Signals and System Reliability Engineer who has experience working in a maintenance team, however, the role is also open to growth opportunities for a recently graduated Engineer who has a strong interest to develop their skillsets in a railway operating environment. Through this role you will learn and familiarise yourself with a number of railway signalling, control system and telecommunications principles and equipment that support our autonomous train operations.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in either electrical, electronics, control systems and/or mechatronics engineering
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and lead by example in a results orientated environment
• Strong proficiency with computer systems, networking and typical software applications

It will also be strongly beneficial if you have:

• Signalling experience and understanding of signalling concepts and principles
• Understanding of signalling concepts and principles
• Understanding of configuration management
• Understanding of train control systems
• Experience with route relay interlocking and computer based interlockings
• Experience with level crossing predictors
• Knowledge of Rio Tinto rail operations and projects, gained through hands on experience

What’s on Offer

• Diverse role with multi-disciplined engineering responsibilities
• Engineering exposure to the world’s first autonomous heavy haul railway
• Discounted Health cover scheme for you and immediate family
• Extensive salary sacrifice and packaging options
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
• 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)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• 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

About us 

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. 

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. 

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe.Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life. 

Every Voice Matters

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.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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