Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer 

• FIFO from Perth or Residential role in Karratha 
• 5/2 - 4/3 roster - 9 day fortnight 
• Rolling Stock Maintenance division - high performing team 

About the roleWe have an opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join the Control Systems Engineering team within the Rolling Stock Maintenance division in Dampier (7 Mile).A self-motivating individual with good communication, who prioritises safety is essential. The role would see you join a small electrical and control system engineering team who are responsible for maintenance engineering across a broad asset group in RTIO Railways Division, including the Rolling Stock Maintenance machine shop, fixed plant assets, locomotives, AutoHaul systems and compressor brake cars.This role is a great opportunity for an engineer who has a strong background in control systems engineering and a keen interest in networking. To resolve complex controls issues whilst also working closely on Information and Operational Technology (IT/OT) projects.

Working an attractive 5:2 - 4:3 dayshift only roster and reporting to the Senior Electrical & Control Systems Engineer within the Rail Rolling Stock Maintenance division in Dampier (7 Mile), you will be responsible for:

• Maintenance of production critical IT/OT systems
• Partnering with Rio Tinto Information System and Technology teams to deliver IT infrastructure improvement projects within the Rolling Stock Maintenance division
• Providing control systems technical support to various stakeholders

• Participating in Critical Risk Management (CRM) to support assessment of fatality prevention controls
• Leading and facilitating process incident/major failure investigation
• Leading and supporting defect elimination projects in the
• Leading and supporting process improvement and cost reduction projects

About you

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Control Systems or Mechatronics engineering qualification, or equivalent formal tertiary qualification, with relevant demonstrated experience in control systems and IT systems
• Experience with a range of PLC and SCADA systems (Schneider Unity, CitectSCADA, Siemens Step7, TiaPortal, WinCC, Wonderware or others)
• Experience with Numeric Controllers and/or Siemens CNC machines
• Knowledge of Functional Safety principles

• Experience with SQL, windows servers and IT Infrastructure Configuration and Maintenance
• Knowledge of IP networking concepts such as protocols, subnetting, routing, switching and firewalling
• Database development and management
• The ability to communicate effectively, work and interact with others in a dynamic environment
• Manual C Class Driver's Licence

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Cisco CCNA certification or similar will be highly regarded
• Extensive experience with Siemens PLC’s & Drives will be highly regarded
• Experience developing, implementing, promoting and monitoring processes and systems
• Railway industry experience is preferred, however not essential

Where you will be working

This role will be offered on a 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off residential roster in Karratha or FIFO from Perth. We operate 200locomotives on more than 1,700 kilometres of track in the Pilbara, transportingore from 16 mines to four port terminals. The average return distance ofthese trains is about 800 kilometres with the average journey cycle, includingloading and dumping, taking approximately 40 hours.

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

What’s on offer

• 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
• A development pathway for leadership – potential to act, and move into a Supervisor position
• 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)

About us 

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. 

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.Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions. This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.

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