Evaluation Metallurgist

Evaluation Metallurgist – Processing Studies - Perth based

• Work with a team of technical process engineering experts who are truly passionate about what they do
• Provide metallurgical input into resource evaluation studies
• Extend your technical or operational experience and contribute to the future of iron ore processing
• Enjoy flexible and agile working arrangements and other unique family benefits

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

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 currently looking for an Evaluation Metallurgist to join our Processing Studies team within Rio Tinto Iron Ore. The role is technically focussed, applying best practice of wet and dry processing knowledge into studies from conceptual through to feasibility stages.

 This is a Perth-based role working Monday-Friday with occasional site travel.

We are a high-performing, engaged team of technical specialists working within a structure that supports collaborative problem solving with the operating business. Our RTIO Process Engineering Division is dedicated to providing technical support to improve performance of our current and future operations, including our green steel pathway. Opportunities exist for technically focused process engineers with career pathways to senior levels.

Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist you will be:

• Managing metallurgical test work programs including drill core processing, data analysis and interpretation of test work results
• Supporting flowsheet development and process modelling
• 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
• Ensuring all relevant metallurgical aspects and risks are considered and controlled when providing input to resource development study phases
• Analysing unit operation and plant performance to understand processing potential across our operations

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. 

We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

What you’ll bring

• Background in process engineering or related technical discipline
• 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
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Process Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent)
• An analytical approach with strong problem solving, data analysis, report writing and presentations skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Experience with process flowsheet modelling and programming would be beneficial

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority 
• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements 
• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave 
• 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 & 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) 
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more); and 
• Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only 

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 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

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.

Applications close 19th September, 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

Full time and parttime applications will be considered.