Engineer - Projects
- Employer
- Rio Tinto
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Jul 18, 2022
- Closes
- Aug 15, 2022
- Ref
- 17009892
- Category
- Engineering
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Project Engineer(s) (Fixed Term-24 Months)
About the role
We are looking for candidates to fill Project Engineer positions at the Rio Tinto Kennecott Smelter and Refinery, to lead and implement Non-Shutdown (Brownfield) projects at the Smelter and Refinery that maximize value for the business. The role will focus on process improvement plans and strategies, equipment improvements as well as innovations.
The role is for a fixed term of two years upon completion of which the business will decide whether to extend, convert to permanent or end.
This role is a great opportunity to implement your leadership skills and innovative improvement techniques in the Engineering and Projects department. Working 5 days on, 2 off roster and reporting to the Principal Engineer - Engineering & Projects, you will:
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
It will also be beneficial if you have:
What we offer
Be recognized 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 will be working
Our Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter and refinery, located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States. We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903 and is one of the top producing mines in the world, comprising approximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.
Every Voice Matters
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.
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.
- Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company where safety comes first
- Competitive Salary and Benefits with career advancement opportunities are offered
- Role Based in Salt Lake City, Utah
About the role
We are looking for candidates to fill Project Engineer positions at the Rio Tinto Kennecott Smelter and Refinery, to lead and implement Non-Shutdown (Brownfield) projects at the Smelter and Refinery that maximize value for the business. The role will focus on process improvement plans and strategies, equipment improvements as well as innovations.
The role is for a fixed term of two years upon completion of which the business will decide whether to extend, convert to permanent or end.
This role is a great opportunity to implement your leadership skills and innovative improvement techniques in the Engineering and Projects department. Working 5 days on, 2 off roster and reporting to the Principal Engineer - Engineering & Projects, you will:
- Perform basic project engineering functions involving monitoring of progress, preparation of procedures, documentation of communications and meetings, and identification/evaluation of project issues and problems
- Support creation and coordination of overall project plans and schedules, and monitoring activities, progress, and milestones against the plans using RTKC PM Procedures.
- Coordinate efforts of technical disciplines, vendors and licensors to ensure integrated and complete deliverables that meet project requirements and contractual requirements
- Manage projects for the Smelter and Refinery using the RTKC framework process to improve efficiencies and introduce newer technologies that add value.
- Developing business cases for capital expenditure and project justifications, clearly communicating context and reasoning.
- Regularly working with key stakeholders to drive a culture of collaboration, participation and continuous improvement.
- Assessment, evaluation and resolution of technical issues that may arise during project detailed design, construction and commissioning stages.
- Foster and maintain internal and external relationships.
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
- Proactive and self-driven towards multiple tasks while working on multiple projects.
- An Engineering degree is preferred. Business degree also considered if the candidate has experience in Project Management.
- A minimum of 3-6 years of experience with projects across multiple disciplines throughout the project life cycle and a record of executing work safely.
- Knowledge of the Stage Gate process for Project Implementation.
- A fair knowledge of Business Analysis to liaison between the benefits and the technical solutions for projects.
- Should possess excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills and ability to engage Stakeholders in projects.
- A practical continuous improvement & value generating mindset eager to learn and grow
It will also be beneficial if you have:
- A PMP certification is an asset to have in this role.
- Experience giving industry technical/business presentations to Senior Management and peers.
- A team-oriented management style in a matrix organization.
- An attitude towards learning and self development.
What we offer
Be recognized 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 competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
- Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
- Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs and pension plan
- Wellbeing benefits
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matter
- Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
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
Our Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter and refinery, located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States. We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903 and is one of the top producing mines in the world, comprising approximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.
Every Voice Matters
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.
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.