Process Engineer

Process Engineer

• Excellent career development opportunity within a global company
• Enjoy a coastal lifestyle and dynamic work environment
• Permanent opportunity working a 9 day fortnight

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for experienced Process Engineer who will be responsible for working with the Northern plant operations and maintenance teams to improve plant availability and reduce downtime to safely achieve the production plan. 

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 programs 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

The principal accountabilities of the Process Engineer role include:

• Participate in daily process operations by analysing process data, reviewing data collection, and observing work practices to determine optimum state;
• Working within an integrated operational team to improve control systems, prioritise maintenance and schedule activities to meet the Bauxite supply chain goals;
• Being visible in the field - coach operations teams on the critical processes of the Beneficiation Plant and set and uphold standards of operations;
• Identifying, supporting and implementing process improvement projects to debottleneck plants
• Identifying and implementing Cost reductions/transformation projects to achieve site transformation targets;
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly reporting;
• Promoting accountability through weekly production meetings

.What you will bring

• Relevant Engineering Degree (Process Engineer preferred) combined with proven experience in a similar heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety
• Lead by example in all aspects of the role.
• Diplomacy and open communication skills to influence direct and encourage employee input and behaviour.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills – including the use of Lean / Six Sigma tools
• Demonstrated ability to rigorously analyse data and provide solutions to process issues
• Excellent MS Office suite, literacy, numeracy and report writing skills
• Previous experience in Process Engineering software/computer skills
• Strong interpersonal and team skills

What we offer

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• 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

Where you will be working

Our Weipa Operations includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, ship loaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals. Located on the Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, each year the operation produces more than 35 million tonnes of bauxite.

Our operations are supported by a 1,900-strong workforce—including 26 per cent who are women and 25 per cent Indigenous employees. Activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, ports, cultural heritage management, and processing facility management.

The development of our new mine, Amrun, which was completed in 2018, will extend the life of our Weipa bauxite operations by decades to come and significantly build on our 55-year history on the Western Cape.

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Closing date 4^th September 2023

“Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please submit your application as soon as possible.”