Process Engineer / Chemical Engineer / Metallurgist – Residential or FIFO 8/6
Perfect role to develop your experience at any level
Exciting environment and experience working within an iron ore wet plant
Real technical and leadership progression and opportunities
Residential or FIFO from Perth to Tom Price
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Process Engineer / Chemical Engineer/ Metallurgist to join our inclusive and diverse Maintenance Planning & Engineering (MP&E) Team. This unique role will allow you to provide technical support for operations and maintenance teams, assisting in improving plant availability and performance to maximise plant throughput while minimising costs. A focus on optimisation and process improvement is key.
Reporting to the MP&E Engineering Superintendent, your responsibilities will include:
Adhering to all Rio Tinto standards, policies, and procedures.
Fostering a positive safety culture to promote safety awareness and compliance.
Continuously improving by identifying, evaluating, and implementing improvement opportunities using Rio Tinto best practices.
Collaborating with other functions and stakeholders.
Performing troubleshooting, optimisation, and continuous improvement of the plant.
Ensuring plant capacity is optimised and production targets are met.
Investigating deviations from the plan and recommending solutions.
Providing technical support to operations and maintenance crews.
Validating downtime data per RTIO standards.
Reporting plant performance regularly.
Preparing operating strategies and managing conformance to plans.
Supporting shutdowns and technical queries.
Engaging with suppliers and the Central Process Engineering Team for technical collaboration.
About you
To succeed, you will have:
A degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Process Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills.
Analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Understanding of processing unit operations and optimisation levers.
Experience leading improvement projects and defect elimination processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience in PowerBI and SQL being advantageous.
Current 'C' Class Driver's License (Manual).
Work location
This role offers an 8/6 roster, with options for residential in Tom Price or FIFO from Perth. Tom Price, located in the central Pilbara, offers excellent amenities and recreational facilities and is known for its attractive living environment.
Inclusivity and Diversity
We value an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Our differences are our strength, and we believe diverse perspectives drive our success.
Application deadline
Applications close on the advertised date. Rio Tinto reserves the right to close the role early.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing materials essential for the energy transition and global development. With 150 years of history, we focus on innovation, sustainability, and partnerships to meet global needs.
Every Voice Matters
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds to build a fair and successful workplace.
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