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Processing Engineer

Employer
Rio Tinto
Location
Weipa, QLD, AU
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 30, 2020

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Category
Engineering
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

Process Engineer
  • Be part of close knit team with a strong commitment to safety
  • Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle in an ideal residential environment - Weipa
  • We offer paid parental leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements

About the role

We are looking for experienced Process Engineer who will be responsible for working with the Northern and Southern plant operations and maintenance teams to improve plant availability and reduce downtime to safely achieve the production plan.

The principal accountabilities of the Process Engineer role include:
  • Participate in daily process operations by analysing process data, reviewing data collection, and observing work practices to determine optimum state;
  • Working within an integrated operational team to improve control systems, prioritise maintenance and schedule activities to meet the Bauxite supply chain goals;
  • Being visible in the field - coach operations teams on the critical processes of the Beneficiation Plant and set and uphold standards of operations;
  • Identifying, supporting and implementing process improvement projects to debottleneck plants
  • Identifying and implementing Cost reductions/transformation projects to achieve site transformation targets;
  • Daily/Weekly/Monthly reporting;
  • Promoting accountability through weekly production meetings

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
  • Relevant Engineering Degree (Process Engineer preferred) combined with proven experience in a similar heavy industrial environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety
  • Lead by example in all aspects of the role.
  • Diplomacy and open communication skills to influence direct and encourage employee input and behaviour.
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills including the use of Lean / Six Sigma tools
  • Demonstrated ability to rigorously analyse data and provide solutions to process issues
  • Excellent MS Office suite, literacy, numeracy and report writing skills
  • Previous experience in Process Engineering software/computer skills
  • Strong interpersonal and team skills

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Weipa is located 900km north-west of Cairns on the Gulf of Carpentaria and has been operating for over 50 years. Over the years, it has developed into a vibrant and diverse cultural hub of the Western Cape. Weipa offers a coastal community rich in geographical beauty and cultural heritage that provides families with opportunities to participate in leisure activities, sports and community events. With a strong sense of community, the region has plenty of natural beauty to offer including the opportunities for boating, fishing, camping and exploring.

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Aluminium for cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Iron ore to shape our city skylines. Borates that help crops grow, titanium for paint and diamonds that celebrate the best things in life.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We've developed some of the world's largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents.

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.

Company

We are curious and creative, ingenious and hard-working. We are pioneers – exploring the boundaries of everything we do. The materials we produce are essential to human progress, and we see that progress driven by our people. Working at Rio Tinto means touching people’s lives: from exploring new materials to finding ways to tackle climate change. 

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. And 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. 

Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

Company info
Website
Mini-site
Rio Tinto
Telephone
+44 20 7781 2000
Location
6 St James's Square
London
London
SW1Y 4AD
Australia

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