Superintendent Testing and Deployment

Rio Tinto
AU
Competitive
Jul 31, 2021
Aug 02, 2021
1703151452
Supervisory
Permanent
Full Time
English
Superintendent AutoHaul® Testing and Deployment
  • Global leader in Rail Technology
  • Perth Based Belmont
  • 12 to 18-month fixed term opportunity

About the role

Become a part of the global leading AutoHaul® team, the world's only fully automated heavy-haul railway.

This role is a great opportunity to be part of an integral team which manages the integration of the AutoHaul® system with business stakeholders. This position has the opportunity to positively impact the testing, commissioning and deployment activities.

What the role entails

Key duties include but not limited to:
  • Implements the testing and commissioning plans (incorporating deployment) in accordance with the project plan
  • Coordinates the use of the testing and commissioning resources
  • Manages the change management activities related to the system deployment
  • Plans and manages the testing and commissioning activities to meet the required business parameters including safety performance, budget and schedule
  • Maintains relationships with key stakeholders to drive a culture of collaboration, participation and improvement
  • Monitors and reports the progress to plan as well as required inputs to meet all stakeholders' needs
  • Contributes to post commissioning lessons learned activities
  • Supervises and develops the performance of the team in line with Rio Tinto's company values, in order to achieve objectives

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
  • A degree in Electrical / Systems or related field
  • Experience delivering production critical systems
  • Experience in testing and management of testing of systems
  • Experience in commissioning and deployment of industrial, production critical systems
  • Experience in a mining production (preferably bulk railway) environment
  • Demonstrated experience in managing teams comprised of technical personnel
  • Demonstrated experience in managing relationship with external vendors

About us

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

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. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You'll find then in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

Rail

We operate 200 locomotives on more than 1,700 kilometres of track in the Pilbara, transporting ore from 16 mines to four port terminals. The average return distance of these trains is about 800 kilometres with the average journey cycle, including loading and dumping, taking approximately 40 hours.

Our network is the largest privately owned and operated heavy haul rail system in Australia, and as we focus on the future, our vision is to become the greatest heavy haul railway in the world.

What's on Offer
  • Diverse role with planning and multi-disciplined engineering responsibilities
  • Engineering exposure to the world's first autonomous heavy haul railway
  • Discounted Health cover scheme for you and immediate family
  • Extensive salary sacrifice and packaging options
  • Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
  • 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)
  • 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

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.

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