Project Engineering Principal Advisor

Project Engineering Principal Advisor

• Great opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining
• Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected
• Permanent position – Perth based – flexible work environment

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

About the role:

We are looking for a Project Engineering Principal Advisor to join the APAC Projects delivery team with responsibility to provide guidance and support to a range of capital development projects and studies in the APAC Region.

The primary focus of this role is to guide, support and monitor the delivery of Engineering in Projects and Studies in the APAC portfolio.

The role will enhance project engineering delivery during all phases of a project life cycle by:

• Monitoring and managing engineering delivery by Engineering Service Providers (ESPs) and facilitating interaction between owner’s groups, the ESP and other key stakeholders.
• Deliver and report in a standardised manner across projects, which will aid monitoring and review during project execution.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, APAC Portfolio and working in a collaborative and exciting environment within our global organisation, you will:

• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to deeply understand their business priorities, scope initiatives and documented business requirements
• Provide the project/study with engineering leadership and expertise across disciplines and act as a reference point for technical decisions.
• Contribute to the development of and ensure that engineering set-up, execution and reporting meets RT requirements and compliance with engineering management plans for projects to ensure a high-quality output.
• Be familiar with trends in engineering technology, systems, and processes to maintain a consistent ‘fit for purpose’ approach across projects and studies
• Ensure HSECiD and hazard management are adequately considered to meet RT requirements.
• Ensure Lean in Construction practices have been developed and applied.
• Provide technical input into engineering reviews
• Build a culture where success is celebrated, ideas are shared, and continuous improvement aligned to business priorities is an ongoing focus.

What you’ll bring

The role will deliver value to Rio Tinto by providing more detailed and improved oversight of the Engineering aspects of projects and studies and assist with the application of consistent Engineering Management and reporting across Projects and Studies. As such you will have:

• Experience monitoring ESP progress, ensuring Engineering assurance and deliverable quality are adequately delivered
• A drive to enable collaboration with other business units and industry to maintain knowledge of best practice methods.
• Expertise in Engineering execution and/or studies relating to process plants facilities and associated infrastructure.
• Engineering multi-discipline knowledge and understanding
• Experience working with ESP’s in EPCM and/or EPC contracting models
• Understanding of the mining and metals industry
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar, or high levels of industry experience

In addition to the above skills and experience the successful candidate will also align with the below values:

• Develop and foster a culture of collaboration and inclusiveness.
• Respect and value the diversity of team members.
• Demonstrate commitment to the safety and well-being of your colleagues and team, HSE and Rio Tinto’s core values.

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

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 almost 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.

Where you will be working

The position is based in Rio Tinto’s Perth office.

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.

Project Engineering Principal Advisor

• Great opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining
• Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected
• Permanent position – Perth based – flexible work environment

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

About the role:

We are looking for a Project Engineering Principal Advisor to join the APAC Projects delivery team with responsibility to provide guidance and support to a range of capital development projects and studies in the APAC Region.

The primary focus of this role is to guide, support and monitor the delivery of Engineering in Projects and Studies in the APAC portfolio.

The role will enhance project engineering delivery during all phases of a project life cycle by:

• Monitoring and managing engineering delivery by Engineering Service Providers (ESPs) and facilitating interaction between owner’s groups, the ESP and other key stakeholders.
• Deliver and report in a standardised manner across projects, which will aid monitoring and review during project execution.

Reporting to the SeniorEngineering Manager, APAC Portfolio and working in a collaborative and exciting environment within our global organisation, you will:

• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to deeply understand their business priorities, scope initiatives and documented business requirements
• Provide the project/study with engineering leadership and expertise across disciplines and act as a reference point for technical decisions.
• Contribute to the development of and ensure that engineering set-up, execution and reporting meets RT requirements and compliance with engineering management plans for projects to ensure a high-quality output.
• Be familiar with trends in engineering technology, systems, and processes to maintain a consistent ‘fit for purpose’ approach across projects and studies
• Ensure HSECiD and hazard management are adequately considered to meet RT requirements.
• Ensure Lean in Construction practices have been developed and applied.
• Provide technical input into engineering reviews
• Build a culture where success is celebrated, ideas are shared, and continuous improvement aligned to business priorities is an ongoing focus.

What you’ll bring

The role will deliver value to Rio Tinto by providing more detailed and improved oversight of the Engineering aspects of projects and studies and assist with the application of consistent Engineering Management and reporting across Projects and Studies. As such you will have:

• Experience monitoring ESP progress, ensuring Engineering assurance and deliverable quality are adequately delivered
• A drive to enable collaboration with other business units and industry to maintain knowledge of best practice methods.
• Expertise in Engineering execution and/or studies relating to process plants facilities and associated infrastructure.
• Engineering multi-discipline knowledge and understanding
• Experience working with ESP’s in EPCM and/or EPC contracting models
• Understanding of the mining and metals industry
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar, or high levels of industry experience

In addition to the above skills and experience the successful candidate will also align with the below values:

• Develop and foster a culture of collaboration and inclusiveness.
• Respect and value the diversity of team members.
• Demonstrate commitment to the safety and well-being of your colleagues and team, HSE and Rio Tinto’s core values.

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

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 almost 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.

Where you will be working

The position is based in Rio Tinto’s Perth office.

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.