Ingeniero/a de Control de Procesos
Excelente oportunidad para unirse a un equipo que prioriza la seguridad, la excelencia operacional y la inclusión. Esta posición ofrece la oportunidad de desarrollarse dentro de un grupo de liderazgo cercano y colaborativo, comprometido con tu crecimiento profesional y personal. Con sede en Salar del Rincón, Salta, Argentina.
Información sobre el rol
Como Ingeniero/a de Control de Procesos, serás responsable de planificar y ejecutar actividades de control de procesos utilizando sistemas de automatización industrial, contribuyendo a alcanzar un desempeño operacional seguro, estable y eficiente. Aplicarás herramientas y metodologías formales para desarrollar controles robustos que aseguren el cumplimiento de los objetivos de producción, calidad y seguridad.
Valoramos un perfil proactivo, analítico y autónomo, con capacidad para gestionar múltiples tareas, manteniendo altos estándares de precisión, orientación a resultados y flexibilidad en un entorno dinámico.
La modalidad de trabajo se desarrolla bajo un esquema de roster 7×7, con base en el Salar de Rincón, Salta.
Al trabajar bajo el liderazgo de nuestra Gerente de Servicios Técnicos & Laboratorios Gerente de Desarrollo de Capacidades, formarás parte de un equipo diverso y colaborativo dentro del área de Servicios Técnicos, podrás:
- Asegurar la continuidad operacional del sistema de control de planta, con foco en la seguridad de las personas, los equipos y la calidad del producto.
- Mantener y supervisar los sistemas de control e historización, realizando chequeos continuos de comunicaciones, capacidades de proceso y almacenamiento de datos.
- Realizar análisis de fallas y causa raíz de los equipos de su especialidad e intervenir en investigaciones de incidentes que afecten la seguridad o la calidad operativa.
- Proponer e implementar acciones correctivas y mejoras estratégicas para prevenir la recurrencia de incidentes.
- Diseñar, mantener y actualizar la documentación que respalda los estándares de trabajo del área.
- Actuar como referente técnico en etapas de diseño, precomisionado, comisionado y puesta en marcha de nuevas instalaciones o modificaciones.
- Participar en la elaboración de pliegos técnicos e inspección de contratos de servicios asociados al control de procesos.
- Analizar, generar y mantener KPI del área, contribuyendo a la implementación y mantenimiento de normas de certificación.
Información sobre usted
- Un compromiso con su seguridad y la de su equipo
- Título de Ingeniero/a Electrónico, Eléctrico o afín.
- Al menos 5 años de experiencia en automatización, instrumentación y control de procesos.
- Conocimientos sólidos en programación de PLC, DCS, SCADA, HDMI y sistemas de control.
- Experiencia en redes de comunicación e instrumentación industrial.
- Manejo de software de configuración de equipos industriales.
- Inglés intermedio (excluyente)
Lo que ofrecemos
Sé reconocido/a por tu contribución, tu forma de pensar y tu esfuerzo, y vuelve a casa sabiendo que has contribuido al progreso del mundo.
- Un entorno laboral donde la seguridad es siempre la máxima prioridad
- Un paquete de remuneración competitivo con incentivos anuales en efectivo para empleados/as elegibles
- Desarrollo profesional y apoyo educativo para impulsar tus aspiraciones
- Acceso a programas de salud y bienestar de primer nivel, pensados para la familia
- Beneficios de bienestar
- Generoso programa de acciones para empleados de Rio Tinto
- Programa de Asistencia al Empleado
- Apoyo continuo para el bienestar personal y profesional para ti y tu familia
- Licencias para todas las etapas de la vida (vacaciones, licencia parental pagada, licencia médica)
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.
Where you will be working
Recognized as a pioneer and leader in the industrial minerals industry due to product quality, supply reliability and technical support; we are proud to make modern life work. Lithium is part of our portfolio of materials essential to a low-carbon future and is a key element needed for low-carbon technologies. The Battery Materials unit is comprised of the Borates operations in US, the Jadar Project in Serbia and the Rincon project in Argentina, leading in mining borates and lithium for a more sustainable future. The Rincon lithium project is a large undeveloped lithium brine project located in the heart of the lithium triangle in the Salta Province of Argentina, an emerging hub for greenfield projects. It is a long-life, scalable resource with one of the lowest carbon footprints of lithium assets in the world. This acquisition is a significant further endorsement of our commitment to the battery materials sector and lithium's role in a low-carbon future.
Respect and Inclusion
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 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.
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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.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are 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 who we are.
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Where can Rio Tinto take you?
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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.
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.
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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.



















