AddressTechnical Assurance Systems Engineer
Excellent opportunity for a someone looking to start their career- Full time permanent role in System Technical Assurance team of Rail Engineering
- Further develop your technical skills through exposure to Systems Engineering, Engineering Framework and Engineering Management Systems
- Perth CBD location, working Monday to Friday with ad-hoc site travel and some WFH opportunity, subject to operational/team requirements
About the role
We are seeking a Technical Assurance Systems Engineer to assist in the development and embedding of the engineering management framework and systems engineering practices, ensuring safe, cost effective and reliable systems design, installation, and maintenance.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has recently completed undergraduate studies with a relevant bachelor or a professional to bring their technical expertise to a challenging and rewarding role within the Rio Tinto Iron Ore Rail, Ports and Core Services, Rail Engineering Team.
We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution.
Reporting to the Senior Advisor Systems Tech Assurance, you will:
- Assist in upkeep and development of the Railway Engineering Management Framework (EMF) artefacts, e.g., Requirements Management (RM) Plan
- Assist to develop Railway personnel competence to apply Systems Engineering (SE) and EMF practices
- Apply SE standards and processes, aligned with Railway EMF
- Assist projects to develop rail system requirements, including review of Concept of Operation and System Requirements Specification, artefacts
- Utilise RM Application, i.e., DOORS Next Gen (DNG), for development and maintenance of rail engineering standards and specifications
- Assist with implementation of Management of Change (MoC) and Configuration Management application and procedures
About you
To be successfully considered for this role you will have:
- A relevant Tertiary Degree (e.g., Bachelor of Engineering)
- Completed undergraduate studies with relevant degrees / certification
- Rail (e.g., rail systems), defence/military, aviation or mining related industry experience
- Proven knowledge and skills in Requirements Engineering, Systems Engineering and Assurance, with experience of their application during acquisition and/or in-service support phases of complex systems
- Proven experience or strong capacity to learn and work with RM Applications, e.g., DOORS or DNG
- Knowledge of engineering change / configuration management processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with capacity to facilitate workshops and meetings
Where you will be working
This role is being offered in our Perth based offices – CBD Central Park. Our privately owned and operated rail network is an essential part of our integrated production process and services our 15 mines across the Pilbara via 1,700km of track. With depots located at Tom Price, Cape Lambert and Dampier (7 Mile), each train is operated by a single driver and comprises up to three locomotives and 240 ore cars stretching to approximately 2.7 kilometres in length with over 40 trains operating per day. We are also applying and adapting technology to improve safety and productivity across our rail network.
What we 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
- 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)
- Possible domestic relocation assistance
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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Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce
We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.
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.
