Specialist engineer Civil

Specialist Civil Engineer

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Discover & enjoy the benefits of coastal living – Karratha or Dampier Based
• 5/2, 4/3 Roster residential or FIFO opportunities from Perth
• 12 hours shifts |Days only

About the role

Reporting to the Principal Advisor Asset Assurance this role is a great opportunity for a successful individual to lead a dynamic team which is responsible for providing technical assurance and risk advisory function pertaining to the rail networks civil assets to the Rail Maintenance Division.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide first response maintenance engineering support to ensure high asset availability directly supporting the rail divisions targets and performance indicators.
• Oversee asset assurance functions including inspections and auditing of civil infrastructure and assets (specifically pertaining to cuttings & embankments and associated geotechnical risks, bridges, culverts, access roads and rail formation) to ensure asset state is as per the Code of Practice &/or Australian Standards and relevant business risks are contained & managed appropriately.
• Coordinate the development of scopes of work, quality documentation & timing / priority requirements (as per the Code of Practice) for rectification works and also ensuring suitable containments are in place to contain immediate risks.
• Coordinate the development of a work bank for the quarterly and annual planning process.
• Coordinate engineering / assurance resources to support the delivery the program of remedial works which includes significant operating & capital expenditure each year.
• Ensure projects & associated construction activities are delivered to the required scope, quality and timing as per Rio Tinto Standards, relevant Australian standards, Rio Tinto HSE standards and policies and to meet business priorities.
• Provide routine reports and update metrics on progress of works to senior leadership.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of maintenance process and procedures in order to improve safety and asset performance.
• Analyse operating performance of assets and implement improvement projects.
• Carry out duties and accountabilities as defined under Rio Tino D3 Management of slope geotechnical hazards – D3 Site Representative. The role is responsible for the implementation and execution of, and conformance to the Standard at the site or asset.

About youTo succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) or relevant equivalency
• Experience in Geotechnical Hazard Management
• Some experience managing teams / projects and internal & external stakeholders.
• Experience in a rail or mining environment is highly desirable
• Sound understanding of Railway Track & Civil Engineering concepts and principles
• Safety driven delivery focus
• Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) is desirable.
• 5+ Years Experience (Post Graduation) is preferred.
• C Class Drivers Licence

What’s on offer

• Diverse role with planning and multi-disciplined engineering responsibilities
• Engineering exposure to the world’s first autonomous heavy haul railway
• 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 us 

We operate 200 locomotives on more than 1,700 kilometres of track in the Pilbara, transporting ore from 16 mines to four port terminals. The average return distance of these trains is about 800 kilometres with the average journey cycle, including loading and dumping, taking approximately 40 hours.

Our network is the largest privately owned and operated heavy haul rail system in Australia, and as we focus on the future, our vision is to become the greatest heavy haul railway in the world.

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins witha first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. 

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. 

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe.

Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life. 

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.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

Applications close 5th October 2022 (Rio Tinto reserve the right to close applications before the prescribed date).

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

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