Specialist - Asset Integrity

Asset Integrity Specialist

• Great opportunity to join a global mining organisation offering outstanding personal development & career opportunities
• We offer generous compensation, paid parental leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements
• Permanent position based in Gladstone

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

About the role

Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world’s most widely used metals.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Asset Integrity Specialist to be an integral member of the Yarwun refinery in Gladstone. 

This is a great opportunity for a motivated, safety conscious professional to join the Engineering team that provides support and monitors the implementation of the asset management programmes. The role also supports the development and implementation of the Risk Management and Assurance framework, ensuring risks and opportunities are assessed, and effective controls implemented and monitored for both asset integrity and process safety.

Reporting to the Superintendent – Asset Assurance, you will:

• Support, monitor and report on the implementation of asset management systems and processes
• Implement improvement opportunities within asset management systems and processes
• Works in collaboration with other Business Units to improve asset integrity systems and processes
• Coaches and mentors employees to build asset integrity capability within Yarwun
• Supports the development of Yarwun critical asset integrity strategies & tactics
• Experience with Risk based inspections
• Deploys the Rio Tinto Asset Management assurance program for Yarwun

What you’ll bring

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A degree in Mechanical, Material or Corrosion Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)
• Demonstrated experience in asset management particularly Fixed Plant assets
• Demonstrated experience of best practice change management
• Working knowledge of pressure vessels & above ground storage tanks within an industrial environment
• Working knowledge of risk management processes and tools (Archer)
• Understanding of local WH&S practices
• A solid understanding of computerised maintenance management software (SAP)
• Good understanding of process safety concepts

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• API 580 – Risk Based Inspection
• API 510 – Pressure Vessel Inspector
• API 653 – Aboveground Storage tank.
• Previous leadership experience

• Background in the alumina industry with an understanding of the Bayer process.

What we offer

• Domestic relocation available
• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Excellent retirement plan
• Paid Parental Leave Up to 9 Months (No distinction between primary or secondary carer)
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

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.

Rio Tinto Aluminium – Yarwun Operations

With production beginning in 2004 at our Yarwun alumina refinery, located approximately 10 kilometres north-west of Gladstone in Central Queensland, today the operation produces more than three million tonnes of alumina per year.

Around 700 people support the operation, with an additional 350 contractors on site each year as part of scheduled maintenance shutdown activities. Thanks to its ‘Industry 4.0’ focus, Yarwun is also a leader in trialling new technologies to improve operations on site, including 3D printing, robotics and drones in confined spaces, and is home to Rio Tinto’s innovative Queensland Research and Development Centre (QRDC).

Along with Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland Alumina Limited, our Yarwun Operation supports the local community in a wide range of initiatives through Here for Gladstone.

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 23^rd of May 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.”