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Conseiller Principal / Conseillère Principale en Conception d'Ingénierie

  • Faites partie d'une équipe d'experts techniques seniors dans notre nouveau Groupe Innovation, Science & Technologie

  • Façonnez et assurez le pilotage et la démonstration des technologies les plus importantes du Groupe

  • Poste permanent à Saguenay, Qc.

À propos du poste

Trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin.

Nous recherchons des professionnels motivés et concentrés avec une expertise approfondie en conception d'ingénierie, mise en service et support technique pour piloter et démontrer de nouvelles technologies pour le Groupe.

C'est une excellente occasion de mettre en valeur votre expérience éprouvée dans le développement de technologies et d'assurer leur livraison pour le bénéfice du Groupe dans son ensemble.

Sous la direction du Responsable / de la Responsable du Bureau d'Ingénierie, vous serez responsable de:

  • Développer les stratégies pour le pilotage et la démonstration des premières technologies R&D de leur genre les plus importantes pour la prochaine décennie.

  • Assurer que le Groupe déploie celles-ci à travers des pilotes et des démonstrations de manière à maximiser la rapidité et la valeur.

  • Façonner et garantir celles-ci grâce à votre expertise en systèmes d'ingénierie et technologies de nouvelle génération, et en favorisant une culture de haute performance au sein des équipes que vous rassemblez pour exécuter ces projets.

  • Piloter la collecte et le partage des enseignements et des bonnes pratiques en matière de pilotage et de démonstration industrielle à travers le Groupe.

  • Contribuer à l'assurance et à la gouvernance des processus/approches d'ingénierie critiques, y compris le partenariat et le transfert de technologie nécessaires pour réussir les pilotes, les démonstrations et la mise en œuvre.

  • Développer et maintenir des partenariats avec des bureaux d'études externes pour soutenir les équipes R&D dans la réalisation de pilotes et de démonstrations.

  • Mettre en place des bancs d'essai clés/installations, y compris des modèles de simulation de nouvelle génération pour accélérer la livraison de la technologie.

  • Travailler avec les équipes de projets et d'études de RT pour intégrer le développement de nouvelles technologies dans les études et projets Greenfield.

  • Fournir des contributions d'experts aux comités d'investissement et d'évaluation, avec assurance de la livraison de technologies de nouvelle génération.

  • Travailler avec les partenaires du Groupe de Produits et des Fonctions sur les besoins en budget et en ressources pour les pilotes et les démonstrations, et l'impact associé sur la livraison du plan.

  • Fournir un leadership intellectuel au sein d'une communauté de pratique en ingénierie pour une livraison efficace de l'innovation.

Pour être considéré avec succès pour ce rôle, vous devrez avoir :

  • Expérience étendue dans la production d’aluminium

  • Une vaste expérience en conception d'ingénierie, mise en service et support technique.

  • Une connaissance approfondie de l'industrie et une expérience de production.

  • Une compréhension approfondie du secteur des industries lourdes, y compris la connaissance des tendances de l'industrie.

  • Une capacité éprouvée à détecter et développer des stratégies technologiques, et à informer la stratégie d'entreprise.

  • Une capacité à s'engager en interne avec des dirigeants seniors, ingénieurs et techniciens, et en externe avec des bureaux d'études.

  • Une expérience avérée dans la direction de petites et grandes équipes, et une influence au-delà de la ligne hiérarchique.

  • Une expérience dans la livraison de technologies révolutionnaires et habilitantes.

  • Une connaissance approfondie et une expérience dans la conduite de l'innovation à grande vitesse, la mise en œuvre de technologies perturbatrices et la livraison de nouvelles technologies dans des environnements à haut risque.

  • Une capacité à identifier et prioriser les domaines technologiques d'intérêt stratégique le plus élevé.

  • Maitriser le français et l’anglais à l’oral et à l’écrit. Rio Tinto est une entreprise mondiale et les fonctions de ce poste exigent une collaboration quotidiennement avec des collègues, des équipes ou des partenaires basés à l’extérieur du Québec.

Atout:

  • Une qualification en ingénierie professionnelle (P.Eng.) ou équivalente est souhaitable mais pas essentielle pour le bon candidat.
  • Une expérience significative dans plusieurs matières premières et disciplines d'ingénierie (traitement, chimique, métallurgie extractive, mécanique, électrique, etc.) et technologies opérationnelles (OT) est souhaitable, mais pas essentielle.

Ce que nous offrons

Soyez reconnu pour votre contribution, votre réflexion et votre travail acharné, et rentrez chez vous en sachant que vous avez aidé le monde à progresser.

  • Un environnement de travail où la sécurité est toujours la priorité absolue.

  • Développement de carrière et aide à l'éducation pour poursuivre vos ambitions techniques ou de leadership.

  • Un salaire de base compétitif reflétant vos compétences et votre expérience avec un programme d'incitation annuel

  • Accès continu à des programmes de santé et médicaux familiaux, des régimes de retraite et d'épargne

  • Un plan attractif de propriété d'actions

  • Des congés pour toutes les raisons de la vie (vacances/annuels, congés parentaux payés, congés de maladie)

  • Des réductions exclusives pour les employés

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Principal Advisor Engineering Design

  • Be part of a team of senior technical experts in our new Innovation, Science & Technology Group

  • Shape and assure the piloting and demonstration of the Group’s most material new technologies

  • Permanant role based in Saguenay, Qc

About the Role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

We are looking for driven, focused professionals with deep expertise in engineering design, commissioning, and technical support to drive the piloting and demonstration of new technologies for the Group.

This is a great opportunity to showcase your proven experience in developing technology and ensuring the delivery of these for the benefit of the wider Group.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering Office, you will be responsible for: 

  • Developing the strategies for the piloting and demonstration of the most material first-of-a-kind R&D technologies for the next decade

  • Ensuring the Group rolls these out thorough pilots and demonstrations in a way that maximizes speed and value

  • Shape and assure these via your expertise in engineering systems and next-generation technology, and fostering a high-performance culture within teams that you bring together for execution of these projects

  • Driving the collection and sharing of learnings and good practices in piloting and industrial demonstration across the Group

  • Contributing to the assurance and governance of critical engineering processes/approaches, including partnering and technology transfer required for successful pilots, demonstrations and implementation

  • Developing and maintaining partnerships with external engineering houses to support R&D teams in delivery of pilots and demonstrations

  • Standing up key test beds/ facilities including next-generation simulation models to accelerate technology delivery

  • Engaging with RT Projects & Studies project teams to integrate new technology development into Greenfield Studies and Projects

  • Providing expert input to Investment and Evaluation Committees, with next-generation technology delivery assurance

  • Working with Product Group and Functional partners on budgeting and resourcing requirements for pilots and demonstrations, and associated impact on plan delivery

  • Providing thought leadership within a community of engineering practice in effective innovation delivery

What you’ll bring 

To succeed in this role, you should have: 

  • Extensive experience in Aluminium production

  • Extensive experience in engineering design, commissioning and technical support

  • Extensive industry knowledge and production experience

  • In-depth understanding of the heavy industry sector including knowledge of industry trends

  • A proven ability in sensing and developing technology strategies, and informing corporate strategy

  • An ability to engage internally with Senior Leaders, Engineers and Technicians and externally with engineering houses

  • Proven experience in leading small and large teams, and influencing beyond the line

  • Experience in delivering breakthrough and enabling technologies

  • Deep knowledge and experience driving innovation at pace, implementing disruptive technologies, and delivering new technologies in high-hazard environments

  • An ability to identify and prioritize technology areas of the highest strategic interest

  • Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken. Rio Tinto is a global company and the duties of this position require daily collaboration with colleagues, teams or partners based outside Quebec.

Asset:

  • A Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential for the right candidate
  • Significant experience in multiple commodities and engineering disciplines (processing, chemical, extractive metallurgy, mechanical, electrical etc.), and operational technologies (OT) is desirable, but not essential

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

  • Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions

  • A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program

  • Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans

  • Attractive share ownership plan

  • Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) 

  • Exclusive employee discounts

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À propos de Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations. 

Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.

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.

Chaque voix compte

Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.

Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ2S+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 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.

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Working at Rio Tinto

Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.

The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.

Working in our Operations teams

The most important thing you’ll uncover is your own potential.

Working in Operations at Rio Tinto means you can make a hands-on difference in the discovery and delivery of the materials that make human progress possible. In return, we strive to help you achieve and even exceed your career goals. Join us and experience:

Meaningful work

We’re industry innovators – driving responsible progress and exploring the boundaries of everything we do. And we work hard to leave a lasting, positive legacy for everywhere we work. Nothing could be more rewarding.

Three female Rio Tinto employees smiling while sitting at a table under a tree

Opportunities for growth

With a business as expansive and diverse as ours, the opportunities for professional advancement are limitless. We’ll work with you to create a career plan, develop your skills, and further your education.

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Excellent compensation and benefits

We offer great pay as well as a benefits package that recognises your contributions and provides you with everything you need to enjoy a truly rewarding life.

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Safety

Though we’re continually focused on discovering, developing, and delivering the materials that make human progress possible, the safety and wellbeing of our employees have been and always will be our bottom line.

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Inspiring people and an empowering culture

Whatever our individual roles, we’re each here to contribute to extremely important work. And we do it together. We inspire, encourage, empower and truly care for each other.

Two male Rio Tinto employees in jackets and hard hats in front of a processing plant - one employee is placing his hand on the other's shoulder

A commitment to inclusion and diversity

We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.

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Safety

The safety and well-being of our employees have been and always will be our priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of our team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

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Quality of life

Our rosters are designed to provide you with the flexibility you need to balance your work life with your home life, your family, and your other outside interests and commitments.

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Opportunities for growth

With a business as expansive and diverse as ours, the opportunities for professional advancement are limitless. We’ll work with you to create a career plan, develop your skills, and further your education.

Three smiling Rio Tinto employees wearing hard hats and protective eye wear enjoying a conversation

Meaningful work

We’re industry innovators – driving responsible progress and exploring the boundaries of everything we do. And we work hard to leave a lasting, positive legacy for everywhere we work. Nothing could be more rewarding.

Smiling female employee wearing a hard hat and goggles in front of industrial equipment

A commitment to inclusion and diversity

We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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, and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.

Close-up of a line of work boots with rainbow-colored laces on clay soil

Quality of life

We’re committed to providing you with the flexibility you need to balance your work life with your home life, your family, and your other outside interests, passions, and commitments.

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People and culture

Whatever our individual roles, we’re each here to contribute to extremely important work. And we do it together. We inspire, encourage, empower and truly care for each other.

Three smiling Rio Tinto employees gathered around a small conference table

Opportunities for growth

With a business as expansive and diverse as ours, the opportunities for professional advancement are limitless. We’ll work with you to create a career plan, develop your skills, and further your education.

Female Rio Tinto employee is business casual clothing presenting to large group in auditorium

Meaningful work

We’re industry innovators – driving responsible progress and exploring the boundaries of everything we do. And we work hard to leave a lasting, positive legacy for everywhere we work. Nothing could be more rewarding.

Female Rio Tinto employee in high technology center writing on glass board

A commitment to inclusion and diversity

We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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.

Female Rio Tinto employee in foreground working on laptop with other employees in the background

Inspiring people and an empowering culture

Whatever our individual roles, we’re each here to contribute to extremely important work. And we do it together. We inspire, encourage, empower and truly care for each other as we live out the values and deliver the performance that defines Rio Tinto.

Diverse group of smiling Rio Tinto employees standing over table looking at project plans

Meaningful work

You’ll be joining a global technical community with the best tools and data at your fingertips. We are innovation leaders and are committed to advancing the promise of a more sustainable world. Nothing could be more rewarding.

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Quality of life

Enjoy efficient and effective work processes with strong support to help you balance your other interests and commitments.

Male Rio Tinto employee with his smiling family, holding his son

Opportunities for growth

With a business as expansive and diverse as ours, the opportunities for professional advancement are limitless. Our technical development programs are industry-leading and enable you to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

A male and a female Rio Tinto employee are at a project site and looking at a computer tablet

A commitment to inclusion and diversity

We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.

Close-up of a line of work boots with rainbow-colored laces on clay soil

Opportunities for learning and development

You can build on your education with real-world work that makes a difference. With our Global Development Program and other key initiatives, you’ll help shape the future of Rio Tinto as you enhance your professional potential and broaden your career options. You’ll network with experienced industry leaders and expand your knowledge base through many specific development activities.

Two Rio Tinto employees look on as a third employee writes on a white board

Meaningful work

You’ll get to work on a variety of assignments that present exciting challenges and complexity. If you receive rotations, you’ll also participate in many different roles, teams, and environments.

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A focus on sustainability

You’ll be able to play a significant role in sustainability initiatives and help us develop global solutions for environmental and climate change challenges.

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Inspiring people and an empowering culture

You’ll experience the benefits of our unique culture. Our leadership is active, engaged, supportive, and ready to help you translate your education into a rewarding career.

Diverse group of Rio Tinto employees walking through industrial building

A commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.

Close-up of a line of work boots with rainbow-colored laces on clay soil

Life at Rio Tinto

We’re a mining and metals company with operations in 35 countries around the world. We work in an incredible variety of settings – in mines, smelters, and refineries; in sales offices and data centres; in research facilities and development labs; and with artificial intelligence. All of this adds up to tremendously varied lifestyle options. We’ll work with you to determine the lifestyle opportunities that are available for your role.

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Residential

You’ll be part of a friendly, welcoming community close to our mining operation. You’ll be home after each shift to enjoy your life away from work.

2/6

FIFO

Flying into a site, staying at a camp for the duration of your roster, then flying home again. We call this FIFO.

3/6

BIBO

For certain sites, you will take a bus or a boat into the site, stay at a camp, and then bus or boat out again.

4/6

Operations Centre

Advanced facilities in certain regions enable our teams to control some systems remotely.

5/6

City hubs

State-of-the-art offices connect you seamlessly with colleagues around the world.

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Our application process

01

Apply

The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.

02

Undergo assessments

Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.

03

Interview(s)

Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.

04

Offers and checks

At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.

05

Join the Rio Tinto team

Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.

01

Apply

The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.

02

Undergo assessments

Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.

03

Interview(s)

Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.

04

Offers and checks

At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment. depending on the role. you have applied for.

05

Join the Rio Tinto team

Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.

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