Principal Advisor Engineering Design

Principal Advisor Engineering Design

• Be part of a team of senior technical experts in our new Innovation, Science & Technology Group
• Shape and assure the piloting and demonstration of the Group’s most material new technologies
• Permanent role based in Perth or Bundoora, AUS.

About the Role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

We are looking for driven, focussed professionals with deep expertise in engineering design, commissioning, and technical support to drive the piloting and demonstration of new technologies for the Group.

This is a great opportunity to showcase your proven experience in developing technology and ensuring the delivery of these for the benefit of the wider Group.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering Office, you will be responsible for: 

• Developing the strategies for the piloting and demonstration of the most material first-of-a-kind R&D technologies for the next decade
• Ensuring the Group rolls these out thorough pilots and demonstrations in a way that maximises speed and value
• Shape and assure these via your expertise in engineering systems and next-generation technology, and fostering a high-performance culture within teams that you bring together for execution of these projects
• Driving the collection and sharing of learnings and good practices in piloting and industrial demonstration across the Group
• Contributing to the assurance and governance of critical engineering processes/approaches, including partnering and technology transfer required for successful pilots, demonstrations and implementation
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with external engineering houses to support R&D teams in delivery of pilots and demonstrations
• Standing up key test beds/ facilities including next-generation simulation models to accelerate technology delivery
• Engaging with RT Projects & Studies project teams to integrate new technology development into Greenfield Studies and Projects
• Providing expert input to Investment and Evaluation Committees, with next-generation technology delivery assurance
• Working with Product Group and Functional partners on budgeting and resourcing requirements for pilots and demonstrations, and associated impact on plan delivery
• Providing thought leadership within a community of engineering practice in effective innovation delivery

What you’ll bring 

To succeed in this role, you should have: 

• Postgraduate qualifications in Engineering or a PhD, and ideally be a Chartered Engineer or equivalent.
• Significant experience in multiple commodities and engineering disciplines (processing, chemical, extractive metallurgy, mechanical, electrical etc.), and operational technologies (OT)
• Extensive experience in engineering design, commissioning and technical support
• Extensive industry knowledge and production experience
• In-depth understanding of the heavy industry sector including knowledge of industry trends
• A proven ability in sensing and developing technology strategies, and informing corporate strategy
• An ability to engage internally with Senior Leaders, Engineers and Technicians and externally with engineering houses
• Proven experience in leading small and large teams, and influencing beyond the line
• Experience in delivering breakthrough and enabling technologies
• Deep knowledge and experience driving innovation at pace, implementing disruptive technologies, and delivering new technologies in high-hazard environments
• An ability to identify and prioritise technology areas of the highest strategic interest
• If you are applying for the role based in Montreal, Quebec, fluency in French and English, both written and spoken. Rio Tinto is a global company and the duties of this position may require collaboration with colleagues, teams or partners based outside Quebec

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• 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
• 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
• Possible 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 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 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.

Applications close on Friday 9^th August 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

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