Principal Simulation Development

Principal Simulation Development

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• Full time, part time or job share available with flexible working arrangements – Perth

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for a Principal Simulation Development to lead a technical team of experts with a key focus on maintaining & developing Simulation models for Mines, Ports and Rail.

This is a great opportunity to provide technical modelling capability and guidance to optimise and inform business direction to support Study Options, Operational tactics and system impact evaluations and simulated System & nodal capacity to support business planning.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Reporting to the Manager Value Chain Planning & Modelling within the Integrated Planning Division, you will be:

• The Custodian of RTIO’s simulation models within our business
• Leading a small team responsible for maintaining and developing models for our Mines, Port and Rail
• Utilise and/or modify the in-house developed simulation models, and to interpret and report the outputs to stakeholders
• Working with various groups within the RTIO business including Integrated Operations, Studies, Rail Strategy and many others to understand operational processes and future growth and development requirements
• The model will be utilised to also support the business with key strategic decisions that help inform our 10-year integrated production plan
• Apply sophisticated programming and optimisation methodologies to continue to refine, improve and expand on our model capability. Continuously finding better ways of supporting the businesses simulation and optimisation requirements. This includes supporting the development of future state simulation models and modernising our systems and tools

What you’ll bring

It is important to have well-developed engagement skills, allowing you to effectively communicate and influence across a diverse stakeholder base whilst leading your team to success, through effective goal setting, coaching and support. You will also be required to work with senior leaders to safely deliver best-for-business outcomes and managing competing priorities.

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Advanced level computer literacy skills in Discrete Event Simulation modelling skills using preferably SimPy/Python, some knowledge of Arena ideal but not essential
• Previous experience in a modelling role
• General knowledge / exposure to Port, rail & mine operations would be preferable.
• Tertiary qualifications in supply chain management / logistics management, engineering or mathematics
• Experience in logistics modelling would be highly regarded

• Proven problem-solving skills, ability to identify, understand and resolve issues
• Creativity and flexibility, ability to think of new ideas and solutions to create and design simulations that capture complex concepts within a logical simulation environment

• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage a diverse and technical team

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 & 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)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

About Rio Tinto

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. 

Where you’ll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,900 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand.

We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

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.

Applications close on Thursday 19^th January 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).