Functional Safety Engineer

• 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 Heavy Mobile Equipment & Autonomous Mining

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
• Support the development of safety performance monitoring metrics and periodic hazard log review process 
• Carry out impact analysis reviews during change management
• Conduct functional safety auditing and governance activities
• Participate in incident investigations, recommend actions - to drive improvements and prevent recurrences

What you will bring

• Have practical experience within the Mining/Oil and Gas/Automation 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
• Experience and technical understanding of mining technologies, autonomous systems and fleet management systems
• CFSP, TUV Engineer (desirable)
• Experience in life cycle management and assurance of functional safety systems
• Ability to support engineering and operational teams with the defintion and implementation of maintenance tactics and configuration management activities
• Ability to define safety requirements specifications and continuous improvement use cases
• Understanding of system engineering and process map development
• Exposure to scripting languages, SQL, Power Apps and VBA
• 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

This role is a Perth based role. This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia

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 7 June 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).