Specialist Engineering, Strategy & Planning

Specialist Engineering, Strategy & Planning – Perth

• Work is just part of your life, our benefits are designed to make life better
• Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better
• Excellent opportunity to make a difference and the opportunity to influence the decision making of senior leaders whilst growing your career.
• Permanent role based at the Operations Centre, Perth, Australia, Flexible working arrangements available

We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

Where we’re all welcome

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 who we are.

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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About the role

As the Specialist Engineering, Strategy & Planning, you will be required to carry out the quarterly fleet plans, 5-year fleet plans, implement and review the fleet strategies.

Reporting to the Principal HME Fleet of MP&E, accountabilities of the role include:

• Quarterly and the 5-year HME fleet plans, identifying the asset requirements (such as relocations, hire, purchases) across the Pilbara Mining Operations, communicating the updates across key stakeholders
• A key contact for the broader business to provide guidance and support on HME Fleet capabilities, suitability and constraints.
• Interact and influence operations, achieving business targets for fleet requirement
• Review and manage HME Fleet strategies to standardise, simplify and reduce system complexity.
• Review the whole of life costings to identify the optimal disposal life.
• Liaise with the Sustaining Capital Delivery Teams to schedule delivery of fleet deployments and new deliveries.
• Support and manage HME options analysis, liaising with Business Analysis to determine the optimal business option.
• Management of Change (MoC) for new asset models
• Continually identify, challenge and implement system and process improvements
• Demonstrate our Rio Tinto values of Care, Courage and Curiosity

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years Engineering (such as mining, mechanical, mechatronic) and operational experience with knowledge on HME capacity&operating parameter
• Highly proficient level in computer literacy including the Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365, Microsoft Project, Power BI
• Database user & working knowledge (e.g. SAP, ORDW)
• Programming (SQL) and database skills
• Proficiency in the HME equipment, systems, processes, and tools
• Ability to work autonomously and maintain effective time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to challenge and influence
• Critical decision-making capability with an analytical mindset and strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal skills
• A drive for continuous improvements
• Be proactive with a commitment to driving a safe and inclusive team culture

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 permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto.
• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia.
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus.
• 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, cultural leave).
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them.
• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.

Who we are

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 and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

This role will be primarily based at our Perth Operations Centre near the Perth Airport.

Applications close on 6 October 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).