Systems Engineer

Engineer Production Systems – Perth OC, Australia

• Access to industry-leading technical development programmes

• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career.

• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits

• Challenging full time role based in our Perth Operations Centre.

About the role

Within Rio Tinto IS&T, the IST OC Systems APAC-W team support applications within the production and corporate environments based within the Perth Operations Centre.

Working among a team of engineering, software and technical professionals. The solutions we develop and support cover a wide range of technologies – from data historians, web-based applications, integration with control systems, data analytics, stockpile management and downtime/delay accounting systems.

Along with providing Level 2 and Level 3 support, the team have several work-plan actions for 2025 that focus on improving supported items to meet cyber security regulations and continuous development.

Responsibilities

• Working within an engineering team to support systems and applications used across our business.

• Developing and implementing technology-based solutions

• Providing technical input to project scoping, planning and implementation phases

• Maintaining working relationships with team members to facilitate a culture of shared knowledge and common processes

• Creating and maintaining documentation for the systems and applications supported by the team

• Adhering to change management processes

• Facilitating transition to support activities from project to operational support teams

What you will bring

• A minimum of 3 years working experience in a technical role

• Adaptable and motivated to learning new technologies

• Excellent self-time management & prioritisation to ensure timely resolution of technical issues and development activities

• Candidate should be able to produce support documentation.

• Experience with and ability to adhere to applicable policies, standards & solutions architecture

• Experience with the supported technologies listed above in the role description is desirable.

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• An excellent 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.

• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options.

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

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).

Where you will be working 

Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) operates to enable better alignment with customer priorities, end-to-end accountability, and flexibility to prioritise critical work. The function provides solutions that are aligned with current and future business requirements through the development and ongoing delivery of IT strategy and solution roadmaps.   

Through appropriate governance, consultative processes, and the use of industry best practices, IS&T also ensures that emerging technologies and innovative ideas are constantly evaluated, considered, and adopted, to provide easy-to-use, best-in-class solutions and services.

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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.

Every Voice Matters

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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