Control Systems Engineer | Weipa
- Work on a diverse range of areas and equipment
- 9 day Fortnight roster
- Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle in a friendly residential community – Weipa
About the role
Finding better ways to get materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Control Systems Engineer to support the Weipa process and export Operations.
This role is a great opportunity for an experienced Electrical and Control Systems Engineer to provide breakdown support, maintenance, disaster recovery management and system development for the instrumentation and control systems across the bauxite processing and export operations. The role will be based in Weipa working a 9 day fortnight.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Electrical and Control engineer:
- Scoping, implementing and evaluating new and existing projects across the Weipa Operation;
- Fault finding process control related issues;
- Utilising the Rockwell suite of software to maintain and upgrade the plant control system environment and the Ethernet communications network
- Writing and modifying PLC programs using RSLogix5000, mostly ladder logic
- Developing SCADA interfaces in FT Asset Centre in conjunction with plant operators and maintainers
- Provide instrumentation support to maintenance teams
- Network fault finding
What you will bring
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- A Bachelor’s Engineering degree in either Computing Systems, Electrical, Control Systems, Mechatronics,
- 5 years demonstrated control systems experience;
- RS Logix Fundamentals
- FactoryTalk View SE, Historian and PlantPAX
- Functional Safety of machines TÜV Rheinland certification
- The ability to work as part of a small high performing team, taking accountability for your tasks;
- Ability to work alone in a high stress production environment, including being on call
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt your communication style to your audience.
To following skills / experience will be viewed highly desirable:
- Guardlogix/ Compactlogix families of PLCs
- Bulk Conveying / Stacker / Reclaimer / Shiploader Control System
- Power Station Control Systems
- Industrial Networks i.e. Ethernet IP, DeviceNet, Cisco, Modbus, IEC61850
- Citect SCADA
- ESXi Virtual machine / Server management
- Instrumentation
- Project Management
- Mentoring
Where you will be working
Weipa is home to one of Rio Tinto’s largest bauxite operations globally, located on the Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland. The Weipa operations include open-cut mines, processing facilities, rail infrastructure, ports and shiploading operations that support the production and export of bauxite to global markets.
With a long history in the region, Weipa plays a critical role in Rio Tinto’s aluminium supply chain, producing bauxite that is used to create alumina and aluminium for customers around the world.
Operating on Traditional Owner land, we work closely with local communities to support long-term economic and social outcomes while respecting cultural heritage.
Located in a remote coastal setting, Weipa offers a unique lifestyle with access to world-class fishing, outdoor adventure and the natural beauty of Cape York.
What we offer
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
- 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)
- Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
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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.
Respect and Inclusion
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 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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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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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.
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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.