AddressEngineer Project Delivery
- Help shape the future of our new generation mine
- Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
- Work is just part of your life, our benefits are designed to make life better
Where we’re all welcome
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.
We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.
About the role
We are seeking a Project Engineer – Electrical and Control Systems to join the Gudai-Darri Project Delivery team and oversee the end-to-end management of the Fixed Plant Capital Projects Portfolio (<$2M). As a Project Engineer - Electrical and Control Systems, you will be responsible for project management tasks such as scoping, planning, scheduling, and cost estimation. Your role will involve preparing and reviewing estimates, budgets, forecasts, and execution plans, while closely monitoring project progress against budget and schedule.
About you:
- A Commitment to safety with demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated experience as a project engineer in Electrical and Control Systems in brownfields mining
- Demonstrated experience in prefeasibility through to commissioning and close out of Fixed Plant Capital projects – including troubleshooting
- Experienced in drafting bluesheets and capital expenditure applications (CEAs) with accuracy and compliance
- Proficiency in writing reports, articulating project benefits and challenges, and utilising Microsoft suite and SAP,
- The ability to maintain positive, effective and on-going communications between key stakeholders and contract partners
- Experience in overseeing Contractor Management and familiarity with the Iron Ore Contractor Management System (CMS)
- PAn Australian “C” Class manual driver’s licence
If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn’t align 100% we still want to hear from you. We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.
What we offer
- Be recognised for your contribution, innovative thinking, and hard work, knowing you’ve played a part in advancing the world.
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
- Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
- 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, cultural leave)
- To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them
- Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue
We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural maturity at every level of our business. We value the diverse range of skills, life experiences, and perspectives within our team to enhance our collaborative approach and strengthen our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:
- Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are on hand to assist Indigenous employees throughout their employment journey, with a focus on fostering inclusivity and supporting cultural knowledge.
- Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.
- Our two-way mentoring program presents an important opportunity for our senior leaders in Australia to offer career advice to our Indigenous talent, while gaining a better understanding of some of the challenges faced by Indigenous employees.
- Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders enhancing the representation of diverse voices at decision-making tables throughout our Australian business.
Who we are
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 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.
Where you will be working
Our $2.6 billion Gudai-Dari iron ore project is set to be our most technologically advanced mine. In addition to technology already in use across Rio Tinto, such as autonomous trucks, trains and drills, Guddai-Dari has more than 70 design innovations in scope.
When fully operational, in its first phase, Guddai-Dari will produce up to 43 million tonnes of iron ore a year, contributing to our flagship product, the Pilbara Blend™. It will also become a new production hub for our iron ore business, incorporating a processing plant and infrastructure including a 166-kilometre rail line connecting the mine to our existing network.
Applications close 15 March 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)
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.
