Data Engineer Specialist – Boron, CA
- Propose, engage, and support data analytics and business intelligence projects
- Engineer and design complex and efficient data pipelines using Python and SQL
- Turning business use cases and requirements into technical solutions
- Continuous improvement of the data solutions for the mine technical services team
- For California based roles the expected salary is $90,000 – $ 123,750
About the Role
All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.
We have an opportunity for a Data Engineer Specialist to work with challenging and exciting analytics problems and positively impact the business while engaging with a team of engineers, geologists, and data engineers. This role will involve gaining substantial experience working with our data systems to develop state-of-the-art data solutions for our business’s data problems.
You will be regularly challenged but given the support to drive your innovations!
Reporting to the Senior Engineer-Strategic Mine Planning, you will support the Mine Technical Services team to design and continually improve services that solve business problems and provide insight to making improved decisions for our borates business. You will utilize your hands-on solid coding skills in Python and SQL to:
- Ensure best in class processes and techniques to develop and deploy data analytics solutions to the business
- Collect, aggregate, and analyze structured/unstructured data from multiple internal sources and provide patterns, insights, and trends to the business decision-maker
- Utilize Palantir Foundry to flexibly manage and scale data pipelines
- Foster an innovative and “disruptive” technology culture to identify and drive value-creating opportunities
- Help the broader Rio Tinto Borates function by advising technical complexity of identified opportunities
- Provide training and knowledge transfer to support the deployment and continuity of the analytics products developed
About You
Ideally, you will have a qualification in mining engineering or an earth science related field, computer science, data science, or related fields. Experience in the mining industry would be advantageous.
You should also have experience with some or all of the below:
- Proficiency in exploring and manipulating large datasets through applications or programming interfaces.
- Demonstrated experience preparing data for business intelligence
- Ability to write and optimize SQL queries and create efficient data extract/transform/load (ETL) programs and tasks.
- Pipeline development, across different data architectures, (transactional, time series, streaming, unstructured) and storage solutions including use of APIs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and logically resolve technical problems
- Proficiency in SQL and Python, and Power BI is a must
- Software engineering experience desirable
- Knowledge and skills in one or more of the big data frameworks, i.e., Spark, Hive, Hadoop (desirable)
- Exposure in, or willingness to learn, Palantir Foundry analytics platform
- Ability and desire to learn new skills on demand
Where you will be working
This role is based in Boron, California. Flexible work arrangements are possible, but considerable time on site is required.
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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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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.
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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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:
Our application process
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.