Superintendent Process Control

Technical Superintendent – Process Control

• Add value to our Yarwun Refinery through optimisation and problem solving
• Be involved in interesting work and projects including decarbonisation and RMA residue ponds
• Exciting Leadership Opportunity in a critical part of our plant

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well. Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for technical problem solving and people? Are you looking for a new, exciting leadership challenge where you can bring new ideas and perspectives? This could be the role for you!

We are seeking a Superintendent Process Control to join our technical department working alongside some of the very best refinery experts in the industry. As our Superintendent of Process Control, you'll report directly to the Manager - Technical and be responsible for leading the development and implementation of our process control systems. You'll oversee and manage the team responsible for process control, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities to help them reach their full potential.

Reporting to the Manager – Technical, your role and responsibilities will include:

• Oversee and manage the team responsible for process control, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities to help them reach their full potential
• Lead the development and implementation of advanced control and automation systems for our refinery
• Manage the process control budget
• Develop and maintaining relationships within the organization, ensuring that we have the support and resources we need to succeed
• Support control and automation delivery for refinery projects, making sure that everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

What you’ll bring

• A demonstrated commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A technical background such as an Engineering Degree or similar in Process/Chemical engineering, or Computer Science
• Demonstrated experience in industry experience is helpful for the role
• A passion for developing your people and enabling their success
• Experience in Control and Automation systems – Preferably Honeywell

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.

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
• A 9 Day fortnight roster
• 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

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

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.

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.