Process Engineer

Process Engineer

• Great opportunity to work for a pioneering organisation at the forefront of mining
• Join a global network and diverse team where people are encouraged to offer unique perspectives and build knowledge and connections
• We offer paid parental leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
• Permanent role based in Gladstone

About the roleWe are looking for a Process Engineer to provide technical support to Reduction lines, analyse system performance and ultimately improve the operational efficiency of the Smelter.

Resilience, self-motivation and exceptional communication skills are essential for this role, as you will be required to interface with broad stakeholder groups, displaying credibility, building trust and influencing outcomes. You will be a solution focused leader, level headed thinker and most importantly committed to driving positive outcomes for the business. Working Monday to Friday and reporting to the Superintendent Process Control, your focus will be on: 

• Monitoring key reduction line metrics to ensure they remain within their specified limits and taking corrective action if there is any deviation.
• Developing reduction line standards as well as providing technical guidance and feedback to the reduction line controllers and management.
• Using engineering techniques to investigate, problem solve and implement relevant solutions.
• Helping to co-ordinate the quality control and acceptance of key input raw materials.
• Undertaking audits to ensure that reduction line standards are met and maintained.
• Initiate and complete general technical improvement projects while working closely with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Collaborating with the smelter technical team to ensure the stable, efficient operation of Reduction lines and achieve all key operating objectives in a safe manner.

Your ability to trouble shoot, problem solve and investigate will see you succeed in this role!

About youTo succeed in this role, you will have:

• Strong focus and background in safety improvement.
• Tertiary level qualification in Chemical engineering
• Previous experience in a Process Engineering role within a heavy industry environment
• Statistical analysis capabilities and working knowledge of lean six sigma
• Previous coding experience and skills
• Good technical communication skills to both technical experts and lay audiences
• Proven experience identifying and addressing improvement opportunities in a similar environment. 

Experience in reduction lines and electrochemistry as well as Power BI skills would be highly valued.

Employee Benefits

• Attractive relocation costs covered
• Private hospital cover for employees and immediate family members
• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
• Excellent retirement plan
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

Other benefits including general admission movie tickets, free gym and golf memberships are also provided!

Where you will be working

Opened in 1982, Boyne Smelters Limited is Australia’s second largest aluminium smelter with a 1,000-person strong workforce. Located approximately 20 kilometres south east of Gladstone at Boyne Island on the Central Queensland coast, BSL produces around 500,000 tonnes of aluminium per annum. 

Activities at BSL include manufacturing carbon anodes in the carbon plant, aluminium production (smelting) in reduction lines, and casting of molten material into aluminium products ready to ship. The smelter is connected via a conveyor belt to the Queensland Alumina Limited refinery for the supply of alumina.

Along with Yarwun Operations and Queensland Alumina Limited, BSL supports the local community in a wide range of initiatives through Here for Gladstone

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.

Please note that applications will close on Sunday 30th April 2023. Rio Tinto reserves the right to close applications prior to this date.