Specialist Power Engineer

Specialist Power Engineer -Power Supply

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Work with the largest power user in Queensland and build relationships across whole of site
• Continue to grow and develop with us, progression opportunities available

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

We are looking for a Specialist Power Engineer to provide expert engineering services to our Aluminium smelter whilst demonstrating leadership qualities though development ad coaching of other team members.

This is a great opportunity for a subject matter expert to apply knowledge and build relationships across a range of stakeholder groups both internally and externally.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

Reporting to the Power Supply Superintendent in the Site Services department and working a nine day fortnight the role will include:

• Coach and mentor an Electrical Engineer and a Graduate within the Power Supply team.
• To provide engineering services and technical leadership to site on electrical engineering matters.
• Subject matter expert for all High Voltage systems, inclusive of assets, protection systems and operations.
• Custodian of Site Fault and Arc Flash Calculations.
• Maintain the consistent application of standards, systems and adherence to relevant regulations
• Contribute to the team including leadership team, the department and site goals
• Ensure that operations are performed in a safe, efficient manner
• Lead innovation and implementation of safety systems initiatives

What you’ll bring 

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team 
• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience working as a Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer in heavy industry
• Knowledge and experience of the regulatory authorities and Australian Standards relating to electrical installations and practices
• Experience with electrical power system analysis software e.g. ETAP

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a 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. 

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 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
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

Where you’ll be working

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

Active in the sector for more than 110 years, today we operate large-scale, high-quality bauxite mines and alumina refineries, and have the world’s most modern and competitive aluminium smelter portfolio.

Boyne Smelters Limited is Australia’s second largest aluminium smelter with a 1,000-person strong workforce. Located approximately 20km south east of Gladstone at Boyne Island on the Central Queensland coast, BSL produces around 500,000 tonnes of aluminium per annum.

Activities at BSL include manufacturing carbon anodes in the carbon plant, aluminium production (smelting) in reduction lines, and casting of molten material into aluminium products ready to ship. The smelter is connected via a conveyor belt to the Queensland Alumina Limited refinery for the supply of alumina.

BSL is committed to protecting the environment and ensuring safe work practices where people feel safe at work and care for each other.