Engineer, Process Engineering

About the Role

As a Process Engineer you will execute traditional, less complex engineering tasks, which may include equipment design, the upkeep and optimization of existing assets, specification preparation, or the application of problem-solving techniques to address issues.

Responsibilities:

• Data Tracking and Analysis: Tracks operational data, draws conclusions, and provides recommendations based on own analysis.
• Problem Solving : Addresses issues within own sector using standard procedures or methods.
• Project Management: Manages the implementation of simple scope projects or improvements.
• Technical Resource and Influence: Serves as a credible technical resource to supervisors and technicians in the designated sector, influencing peers and leaders through valuable input in projects and daily activities.
• Develop Methodologies: Develops understanding of problem-solving and project-leading methodologies as a team member.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepares clear and concise documents and reports detailing actions and recommendations.
• Technical Assistance and Supervision: Provides technical assistance to production operations and supervises employees and contractors when necessary.
• Solution Presentation: Presents proposed solutions and results to team members.

About You

To succeed in this role you would need:

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree qualification in a relevant engineering subject (Chemical or Metallurgical)
• Experience: 2+ years of engineering experience in a Refinery, Manufacturing, Processing facility.
• Skills: Data Analysis Skills – Excel, Statistical analysis, trending of process variables and correlations etc.
• Industry: Ability and desire to work in a heavy industrial environment – Hands on
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of computer based systems such as MS Office, Minitab, OSIsoft Pi.
• Problem Solving: Effective in Cross functional team with Asset Management and Operations to solve process optimization problems.
• Technical expertise: Some control logic or DCS experience is considered an asset.

What we offer

• Be recognized for your contributions, innovative thinking and dedication, and leave each day knowing you've helped the world progress.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you're able to spend quality time with your new family
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Personify Health with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life's challenges

Where you'll be working

Our Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter and refinery, located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States. We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum, tellurium and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903 and is one of the top producing mines in the world, comprising approximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.

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

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.

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