Senior Advisor – Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer

• Be part of a pioneering team advancing Rio Tinto's innovative heap leaching technology.
• Drive sustainable solutions while accelerating your career growth.
• Enjoy the unmatched quality of life and work in Utah, ranked #1 overall by U.S. News & World Report.

About the Role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to play a critical role in developing and implementing Nuton’s cutting-edge technology.

Reporting to the Principal Advisor Process Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of Nuton™ technology. You will translate column and other test data process flowsheets and process design criteria, providing the critical process engineering building blocks of the Nuton Technology Packages, ensuring that the Nuton technology is successfully integrated into the design, construction, and operation of new plants.

Nuton, Rio Tinto’s latest entrepreneurial venture, is a suite of innovative, bio-heap leaching technologies that harness natural processes to unlock new sources of critical metals. Nuton not only pushes the boundaries of copper recovery but also sets a new standard for sustainability in mining. Learn more about Nuton here.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with the Column Test Team to analyze and review column and other test data from test work conducted on partner ore samples.
• Translating these data into accurate and fit for purpose process flowsheets and design criteria for the various project stages.
• Working closely with the Nuton Technology Transfer team, optimize and develop the Nuton technology by guiding, reviewing, and validating engineering designs to ensure their technical feasibility.
• Ensure design integrity by monitoring project and operational phases while ensuring that technical designs align with set objectives and are executed as planned.
• Support operational readiness by creation technical manuals, training programs, and other resources to ensure seamless transition to operations.
• Provide technical expertise while providing on-site support for commissioning, start-up, performance guarantee testing, and troubleshooting.
• Safeguard intellectual property to ensure Nuton’s proprietary information is handled in compliance with commercial and technology agreements.

Your qualifications and experience should include:

• A proven safety-first mindset to personal and team safety.
• A bachelor’s degree in Process or Chemical Engineering (a master’s degree is preferred).
• 5+ years in process design, operations, and / or design office / consulting engineering roles, with expertise in processing facilities.
• Experience with developing mass and energy balance models and complex process flowsheets and flow diagrams
• The ability to critically review project documentation and ensure process design continuity across all project phases including engineering, procurement, commissioning, and operations.
• Experience in evaluating process and other technical risks, proactively identifying and mitigating technical and technology-related risks throughout project phases.
• Proven stakeholder engagement with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse teams and global stakeholders.
• Negotiation and communication abilities to influence and communicate effectively across functions and levels.
• An analytical mindset with experience in process simulation tools with a keen approach to problem-solving.
• A structured mindset and desire to work in a well-controlled, process-oriented environment.

Benefits offered:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Retirement options that include a 6% company contribution to a defined plan, 401(k) matching, and a share ownership program.
• Generous time-off opportunities include paid time off, holidays, bereavement leave, and four months of parental leave for all parents.
• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits.
• Access to wellness initiatives, including employee discounts and an employee assistance program for confidential support.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.

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