Electrical Engineer
- Employer
- Rio Tinto
- Location
- Boron, CA, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Jan 23, 2021
- Closes
- Feb 19, 2021
- Ref
- 297998948
- Category
- Engineering, Trade & Skilled
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Electrical Engineer
About the role
We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to work in the mine mobile maintenance department based in Boron, CA. As an electrical maintenance engineer, you will work in a team of professionals with the common goal of adequately maintaining a fleet of large-scale mining equipment to be as productive as possible in mining operations. Your specific contribution to the team is to provide engineering support utilizing problem solving and technical skills to drive good asset management practices.
You will work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with lots of opportunity to grow and develop. The normal work schedule for this position is Mon-Fri, 9-hour days with every other Friday off. During the onset of COVID19, the work schedule for this position is temporarily altered to working from home half of the time and working on site half of the time.
Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will:
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
It will also be beneficial if you have:
What do we Offer
Here is just a glimpse of our industry leading rewards package:
About Rio Tinto
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.
Where you will be working
Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world's demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.
Every Voice Matters
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.
- Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company
- Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your technical and professional expertise
- A company with a world class reputation for safety and performance.
- Role based in Boron, CA
About the role
We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to work in the mine mobile maintenance department based in Boron, CA. As an electrical maintenance engineer, you will work in a team of professionals with the common goal of adequately maintaining a fleet of large-scale mining equipment to be as productive as possible in mining operations. Your specific contribution to the team is to provide engineering support utilizing problem solving and technical skills to drive good asset management practices.
You will work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with lots of opportunity to grow and develop. The normal work schedule for this position is Mon-Fri, 9-hour days with every other Friday off. During the onset of COVID19, the work schedule for this position is temporarily altered to working from home half of the time and working on site half of the time.
Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will:
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting assistance working closely with electrical technicians.
- Manage electrical component repairs, supply chain, and warehouse stock.
- Conduct failure analysis on electrical components and provide technical reports.
- Audit electrical PM process, identify areas of improvement, and implement solutions.
- Budget for major component replacements, monitor the condition of electrical components, and schedule replacement.
- Identify electrical component improvements and implement solutions.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality programs.
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
- A BS degree in electrical engineering, related discipline, or extensive experience with electrical propulsion mining equipment.
- Extensive computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Exceptional problem solving skills.
- A self-starter attitude and a desire to learn and improve the business.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership skills to manage technicians and prioritize work load.
- Willingness to work in an industrial mining environment.
It will also be beneficial if you have:
- Mining equipment knowledge (CAT, Komatsu, MTU, etc.)
- Statex 3 DC electric propulsion Knowledge
- SAP knowledge
What do we Offer
Here is just a glimpse of our industry leading rewards package:
- A competitive starting wage with opportunity for growth and career progression
- Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
- Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
- Generous 401k matching program
- Attractive company share ownership plan (up to 50% company match)
- Leave for all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary care giver short term sick leave, paid holidays)
- Possibility to work a 9/80 schedule
About Rio Tinto
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.
Where you will be working
Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world's demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.
Every Voice Matters
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.