Specialist Engineer Rail Infrastructure

• Global mining organisation with an exceptional safety culture

• Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority

• Access to industry-leading technical development programmes 

About the role  

As a Specialist Engineer for Rail Infrastructure you will be responsible for providing specialist technical expertise in rail infrastructure across the division, ensuring the development, review, and implementation of engineering standards that support safe, cost-effective, and reliable design and installations.

In addition, you will lead sustainable maintenance optimization initiatives to enhance asset reliability and performance and apply your advanced knowledge in materials science and metallurgy to support lifecycle planning, failure analysis, and asset forecasting.

As part of this role you will contribute to safe and sustainable asset management through strategic technical collaboration and integration and deliver expert input into rail infrastructure maintenance, with valuable experience in railway welding techniques, including flash butt and aluminothermic welding processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the asset management systems

• Identifies improvement opportunities within asset management systems and processes

• Works in collaboration with business units and sites to sustain and imbed asset management systems and processes

• Contribute to the development and review of engineering standards and approve engineering drawings for rail infrastructure.

• Respond to technical queries in alignment with established engineering standards.

• Act as the technical authority, reviewing engineering changes and auditing compliance with performance standards.

• Provide subject matter expertise and support for engineering across maintenance, operations, and project delivery teams.

• Offer technical direction for asset maintenance and support long-term planners.

• Promote safety awareness and encourage safe work practices.

• Influence individuals and teams to deliver outcomes aligned with asset management strategies.

• Identify and contribute to cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. 

What you’ll bring   

• Expertise in application of engineering principles

• Organisational and technical leadership skills

• Metallurgical / Materials experience or qualifications

• Knowledge of asset management principles

• Understanding of project management principles

• Demonstrated organisational skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in root cause and problem-solving techniques

• Relevant and recognised Engineering Degree QualificationIf you have a passion for asset management and possess the skills and experience outlined above, we invite you to apply

What we offer 

Be recognized 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

• 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

Where you’ll be working 

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

About Rio TintoRio 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 situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice MattersAt 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 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.