Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

• Excellent opportunity to be part of the closure of an iconic world-class mine
• Full-time employment with global projects organization on assignment for 2-3 years
• Collaborative, inclusive, high performing environment, within an integrated delivery project team

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Rio Tinto Projects team at our iconic Argyle Diamond Mine in Western Australia. Since mining operations at Argyle ceased in 2020, the closure execution has commenced with the progressive removal of infrastructure and the rehabilitation of the site.

This role is a key point of contact within the owner managed integrated project team for overseeing the infrastructure and earthworks contractors carrying out the execution scope for the closure of this iconic mine, which is the first closure of its kind in Australia.

The roster for this role will initially be 8 days on 6 days off FIFO from Perth, with flexibility for some ad-hoc time in the Perth office to meet project delivery demands.

This role is a great opportunity to display your project execution skills and capability in managing the schedule and engineering scope being carried out by the appointed infrastructure and earthworks contractors. As the Senior Project Engineer reporting to the Area Manager - Execution, you will be:

• Accountable for delivery of assigned execution packages from scope development through to post construction handover;
• Oversee and monitor the performance of the contactors to ensure compliance with schedule, cost and quality requirements;
• Engaging with the contractors to ensure infrastructure and earthworks activities are performed safely and in accordance with Rio Tinto standards and procedures;
• Provide technical support and direction on engineering matters;
• Undertake field and engineering documentation reviews to ensure compliance with Rio Tinto project engineering guidance and standards;
• Participate in design and constructability reviews to identify opportunities to improve execution and/or operations of the facilities;
• Monitor and expedite procurement activities for contractor engagement, construction materials and equipment contracts;
• Prepare progress reports covering critical issues and performance against cost and schedule baselines;
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders to drive a culture of collaboration, participation and improvement; and
• Coordinate with the closure team to address interface issues and support the closure activities required to transition to the monitoring & maintenance phase.

What you will bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Degree qualified engineer - civil background desirable
• Construction projects experience including management of contractors
• Managed construction of non-process infrastructure and civil/earthworks
• Able to effectively navigate complex situations and change
• Work within a team to foster a positive and inclusive environment
• Experience in infrastructure demolition is also desirable

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 
• 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

Where you will be working

The Rio Tinto Projects group operates through the entire life cycle of Rio Tinto’s mines and assets, creating value through exploration, project development and technical excellence. Working in close partnership with all product groups, it focuses on finding safer, smarter and more efficient ways to manage resources and operations.

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.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous 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.

Closing date: 11^th of September 2023