Senior Engineer Process Fixed Plant

Senior Process Engineer – Residential Tom Price

• Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better  
• Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority 
• Work is just part of your life, our benefits are designed to make life better 

Where we’re all welcome 

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. 

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to lead the Tom Price Fixed Plant Process Engineering team. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to lead a diverse team and have a positive impact on a wide stakeholder group.

This will be a Residential based role in Tom Price working Monday to Friday, having every second Friday off. Giving you time to engage in the community, explore the nearby Karijini National Park or do the things that matter to you.  

Reporting to the Superintendent Plant Operation Tom Price, you will: 

• Lead and guide a team of Process Engineers and Technicians providing technical support to fixed plant operations.
• Support, challenge, and develop team members.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimise production outcomes.
• Champion the FXP reporting process, offering insights and recommendations.
• Prioritise work for sustainable improvements as part of the FXP leadership team.
• Coordinate with MTS and Mining teams to align production plans with FXP and GTP objectives.
• Provide support and guidance during production disturbances to optimise response.
• Accountable for developing and submitting the QPP.

About you

We are looking for a degree qualified self-motivated individual who works well in a team and will bring:

• Commitment to safety
• A degree in Process Engineering, Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
• Stakeholder Engagement 
• Strong communication, written and stakeholder management skills 
• Strong collaboration and negotiation skills 
• Proven ability to problem solve 
• Alignment to our values of Care, Curiosity and Courage 
• A current Australian driver's license

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience in data management platforms, including OSI PI and SQL databases
• Experience in Microsoft suite of programs including Power BI (Advanced skills in Excel will be highly regarded)
• A growth mindset & drive, to be open to new ideas to continuously improve and support our Plant, our Team & ourselves
• A ‘C’ class Australian manual driver’s license is required.

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you. We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, innovative thinking, and hard work, knowing you've played a part in advancing the world.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
• 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, cultural leave)
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them
• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue  

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural maturity at every level of our business. We value the diverse range of skills, life experiences, and perspectives within our team to enhance our collaborative approach and strengthen our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are on hand to assist Indigenous employees throughout their employment journey, with a focus on fostering inclusivity and supporting cultural knowledge.
• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.
• Our two-way mentoring program presents an important opportunity for our senior leaders in Australia to offer career advice to our Indigenous talent, while gaining a better understanding of some of the challenges faced by Indigenous employees.
• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders enhancing the representation of diverse voices at decision-making tables throughout our Australian business.

Who we are 

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. 

Where you will be working

This position is based residentially in Tom Price on a Monday to Friday roster, with every second Friday off. 

Tom Price is located in the central Pilbara, west of Karijini National Park and is our original Pilbara mine, currently employing residential and fly in fly out employees. It is known as one of the most attractive towns in the Pilbara with a high school, two primary schools a hospital and a high standard of recreational facilities.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia.

Applications close on 2 April 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).