Senior Engineer - Mining Systems

Senior Mining Systems Engineer/Specialist

• Great opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining.
• Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with lots of opportunity for exposure to cutting-edge technology
• Permanent residential position based in our Brisbane Hub or Perth Operations Centre

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Senior Mining Systems Engineer or Specialist to work as part of a highly experienced team that supports various Operational Technology platforms and solution in the aboveground mining environment. The role involves a range of critical responsibilities within the mining systems and operational technology domains. It encompasses tasks such as investigating and meticulously documenting system issues and changes, as well as conducting thorough incident investigations. Additionally, the role involves actively identifying opportunities for improvement and collaborating on the development of Project Charters to drive these enhancements.

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 Superintendent, Mining Systems and working in a collaborative and exciting environment within our Global Operational Technologies Applications team, you will be:

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Significant experience in supporting Mine Monitoring and Control applications and associated infrastructure.
• Industry experience working in a project delivery and continuous improvement environment, dealing with internal stakeholders of varied technical levels and vendors.
• On-site experience, with a comprehensive understanding of mining processes and strong knowledge of technical mining applications and technologies.
• Extensive experience with OT networking including optic fibre and copper networks and fixed and mobile wireless network technologies.
• Experience with quality assurance on implementations of solutions on mine sites and various assets.
• Experience providing technical support to field-based technicians across multiple mining technology solutions and architecture.
• Experience supporting site technology roadmap development, adherence, budgeting and execution.
• Experience developing and maintaining technology documentation, work instructions and processes for OT systems
• Experience working with Fleet Management, Machine Guidance, Asset Health and Operator Safety System as well as the associated digital telemetry systems

Qualifications and skills required

• 3+ years hands-on experience and a strong understanding of mining operational technologies, their integration, and applications within mining operations
• 3+ years operational experience in an open cut mining environment
• Understanding of Agile delivery methodology and frameworks along with a understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and software
• Sophisticated knowledge of mining operations and processes, with a focus on surface mining techniques
• Able to work with and develop working relationships with wide range of stakeholders, building relationships, understanding stakeholder requirements and influencing to establish a positive sum solution.
• Advanced computer literacy, strong analytical problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Capacity to perform effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment and able to multitask on several activities/priorities at the same time.
• Reporting, reporting tools and database skills are desirable with an understanding of operational time series data constructs.

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have 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 subsidized 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 goals.
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance
• Flexible working arrangements.

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 over 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’ll be working

Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) operates to enable better alignment with customer priorities, end-to-end accountability and flexibility to prioritise critical work. The function provides solutions that are aligned with current and future business requirements through the development and ongoing delivery of IT strategy and solution roadmaps. Through appropriate governance, consultative processes, and the use of industry best practices, IS&T also ensures that emerging technologies and innovative ideas are constantly evaluated, considered, and adopted, to provide easy-to-use, best-in-class solutions and services.

Every Voice Matters

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.

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.