Specialist - Advanced Process Control
- Employer
- Rio Tinto
- Location
- Queensland, AU
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Jul 24, 2021
- Closes
- Aug 10, 2021
- Ref
- 1864216751
- Category
- Mill & Metallurgy
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Specialist - Advanced Process Control
About the role
All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.
We are looking for a Specialist Advanced Process Control to support and enhance a range of process control systems and applications at the Refinery.
This role is a great opportunity for a passionate and self-motivated individual who has exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You will have the ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment and will need to be able to effectively prioritise your workload.
We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills
Reporting to the Superintendent - Process Control, and working in a diverse team within technical department, you will:
What you will bring:
It will also be beneficial if you have:
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
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'll be working
Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world's most widely used metals. Active in the sector for more than 110 years, we operate large-scale, high-quality bauxite mines and alumina refineries; alongside the world's most modern and competitive aluminium smelters portfolio. Our industry leadership includes our benchmark smelting technology and enviable hydropower position, key strengths in today's carbon-constrained world.
Every Voice Matters
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
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.
Applications Close 8 August 2021.
- Join a supportive leadership group, committed to your growth and development
- Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
- Position based in Gladstone, QLD
About the role
All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.
We are looking for a Specialist Advanced Process Control to support and enhance a range of process control systems and applications at the Refinery.
This role is a great opportunity for a passionate and self-motivated individual who has exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You will have the ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment and will need to be able to effectively prioritise your workload.
We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills
Reporting to the Superintendent - Process Control, and working in a diverse team within technical department, you will:
- Lead the design and implementation of Advanced Process Control optimisation and improvement projects, with a focus on low cost, low capital and cumulative gains.
- Coach and train Process Control Engineers and Process Engineers in APC methodologies, dynamic process modelling and numeric analysis techniques.
- Lead the transfer of knowledge related to APC to Control Room Operators to ensure APC applications and systems are effective, sustainable and delivering value.
- Monitor and manage APC Applications and Strategies and associated Key Performance Indicators.
- Develop and maintain APC Engineering Standards and governance.
What you will bring:
- Tertiary qualification in engineering, Chemical, Process or Electrical with a solid background in design and implementation of Advanced Process Control applications and strategies.
- Experience in justification, development and scoping of Multivariable Predictive Control (MPC) and inferential soft sensor applications.
- Implementation of Advanced Control applications in Honeywell Profit Suite Systems
- Ability to communicate effectively, influence and build solid working relationships.
It will also be beneficial if you have:
- Relevant operational Process Control optimisation experience preferably within Alumina, minerals processing, oil and gas or chemical production.
- Exposure to a broad range of IOT technologies and systems.
- Experience in data science.
- Experience working with Plant Simulation Software and Honeywell DCS.
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- A generous 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 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'll be working
Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world's most widely used metals. Active in the sector for more than 110 years, we operate large-scale, high-quality bauxite mines and alumina refineries; alongside the world's most modern and competitive aluminium smelters portfolio. Our industry leadership includes our benchmark smelting technology and enviable hydropower position, key strengths in today's carbon-constrained world.
Every Voice Matters
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
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.
Applications Close 8 August 2021.