Project Studies Engineer

• Fantastic Opportunity to join a Leading Mining & Resources Client 
• Attractive Perth CBD Location, with Ad-hoc Travel to Site
• Flexible Working Arrangements 

About our client: 

Rio Tinto operates the worlds largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure. Rio Tinto are expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs and improved health, safety and environmental performance.

About the Role:

WorkPac are currently seeking an experienced Studies Engineer to join our Client Rio Tinto’s Portfolio Management team within Sustaining Capital, to be responsible for leading Order of Magnitude (OoM) Studies, working with established systems and processes. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Accountable for the development of Sustaining Capital Projects from the idea phase through to Stage Gate 1
• Be part of a strong willed team of Engineers responsible for delivering a portfolio of projects from Initiation through to implementation and closure of the project
• Work closely with support teams in areas such as Project Controls, Contracts & Procurement, Health & Safety to safely execute projects.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, to enable seamless flow of information, ensuring all documentation is clear, supported and adhered to.
• Strategic planning to reduce overall challenges that impact Studies for Sustaining Capital and collaborate with representatives, Capital Coordinators, Project Controls and Contracts & Procurement to provide properly scoped projects in a coordinated manner to seek Capital Efficiency throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Oversee the vendor allocation of project engineering resources, to deliver the OOM report.
• Reporting and providing regular updates to the Studies Superintendent, Portfolio Management.

Skills & Experience Required:

• A degree in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Experienced in leading teams and previous Rio Tinto Management Experience
• Strategic thinker with a proven history of process and improvement abilities
• Highly effective communication skills
• The ability to harness influential leadership with proven stakeholder management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 – MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI preferred
• Working Knowledge of Archer, CPMS, Sustaining Capital Framework and ALIM drawing system desirable 
• C Class Drivers Licence

About WorkPac:

The WorkPac Group is Australia’s largest privately owned workforce services business with over 1.3 million registered candidates. We offer tailored solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across Mining, Construction, Healthcare and more. Our consistent promise to both candidates and clients is that choosing WorkPac is always a ‘Good Move’.

Apply Now

Click on the Apply button or for a confidential discussion please contact:

Principal Consultant: Bella Mason via Contact Number 08 9201 62***quoting the below Reference Number 
RioTintoProfessional Job Reference Number: 7469J20244640

At WorkPac, we recognise we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.