Senior Process Engineer

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Senior Process Engineer

• A company with a world-class reputation for safety and performance
• Fostering a collaborative team environment built on strong work ethics
• Excellent opportunity to develop your career – Boron, California
• For California based roles the expected salary range is $115,600- $158,950

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join our plant support team and assist in supporting production with technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills and providing both day to day guidance as well as developing and leading improvement projects.

This role is a great opportunity to contribute to the organization safety and profitability while developing as a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures. Working a Monday to Friday roster and reporting to the Principal Advisor, you will be:

• Supporting the maintenance and continuous improvement of a Safe and Healthy working environment through personal commitment safety and ensure personal compliance with the specific Safety & Health System responsibilities
• Collaborating with operations to troubleshoot and execute optimization changes
• Mentoring process engineers to help develop their expertise in process evaluation, diagnostic, and problem solving skills
• Assists in Capital project preparation and commissioning
• Design sampling and laboratory test work campaigns to align with the plant operation and improve implementation of the plant fundamentals through optimization studies
• Analyze operating procedures, process data trends, and equipment unit operation functions to optimize the process
• Working closely with operations to improve the human machine interface (HMI) to resolve and improve alarms within the system
• Implementation of process safety management within the plant through execution of HAZOPs and improvement of process instrumentation
• Order reagents and schedule deliveries and transfers
• Provides new ideas, insights, and direction for new processing alternatives to improve product recovery and quality
• Collaborate and facilitate exchange of information and expertise with other Rio Tinto groups

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• University degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering required
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in metallurgical or chemical Industry
• Experience with mass balancing and optimization in an industrial mining plant
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software is required 
• Good critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience with SysCAD, and PI datalink
• Experience with SAP and SQL database is desirable

What we offer

We are committed to providing our employees with what they deserve. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Access to top tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• A 6% of eligible pay Company contribution to save for your retirement needs
• Generous 401(k) Company match program (company match dollar per dollar up to 6% of your base pay) up to defined limits
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto stock in the form of ADRs and includes matching Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life (vacation, short-term sick leave, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave).
• Regional and national discounts program for a multitude of leisure purposes and products
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals

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 and meet opportunities.

Where you'll be working

This position is a full-time role at the Rio Tinto Borates and Lithium-Boron operations in California. Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.

Every Voice Matters

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.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.

To Apply Click on the link : https://riotinto.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/6/home/requisition/99486?c=riotinto

Company DescriptionWe're 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 almost 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is to find 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.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves. And 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.

Our values – care, courage, and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.Company DescriptionWe're 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 almost 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is to find 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.\r
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We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves. And 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. \r
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Our values – care, courage, and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

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