Project Engineer

Project Engineer

• Permanent opportunity with flexible hours is an option with ongoing training and development provided
• Responsible for all phases of the project management life cycle
• Live and work in one of the most un-spoilt places in the Far North

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About the role

We are looking for a Project Engineer to be responsible for leading and the management of a cluster of capital projects for Weipa operations.

This role is a great opportunity for a technical engineer with leadership capability to manage all phases of assigned projects (from inception to completion) to optimise costs, minimise risk and deliver successful outcomes on time. Reporting to the Superintendent, Site Capital Projects, you will be:

• Developing and implementing projects in accordance with Rio Tinto project management framework
• Preparing project estimates, budgets, forecasts, schedules, and execution plans
• Prepare and report on project progress, budget, schedule, and risk
• Implement successful commissioning and operational readiness plans, responsible for ensuring projects meet end user requirements and design criteria
• Conducing project risk assessments and ensuring compliance to Rio Tinto standards and relevant legislation
• Development and implementation of project QA/QC programs and document control systems for ensuring construction activities adhere to project drawings, specifications, and safety standards
• Working closely with site project construction leaders to ensure safe and timely delivery of projects
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure outcomes are aligned with site priorities and business strategy
• Responsible for conducting safety audits, assessments and assisting with the implementation of improvement strategies across the project team portfolio
• Providing engineering and technical support to the project construction teams and construction leaders as required

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Engineering degree qualified
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end management of small and medium sized projects
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• Ability to link technical solutions with business strategy
• Focus on improvement, identifying best practice and transfer of knowledge

What we offer

• Domestic relocation assistance on offer
• Weipa accommodation benefit
• Remote area allowance
• Remote area holiday travel assistance
• Paid parental leave up to 9 months (no distinction between primary or secondary carer)
• Health cover scheme for employees and their immediate family
• Salary sacrifice & packaging options – rental, mortgage, super, vehicle
• Rio Tinto employee share programme
• Employee discounts – banking, accommodation, motoring, retail and more.

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: 5^th of June 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.”