Rio Tinto

Advisor, Pressure Operations (HSA)

Rio Tinto$90K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • First Class or Second Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency, or Third Class progressing towards a higher level.
  • Experience in plant operations involving pressure systems, boilers, steam generation, or similar environments.
  • Background in mining, oil and gas, utilities, or heavy industrial operations.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential influencing multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

  • Develop technical expertise to support pressure plant operations.
  • Identify and drive operational improvements for reliability and efficiency.
  • Support the Chief Plant Engineer in regulatory compliance and act on their behalf.
  • Provide guidance on heat, steam, and pressure systems.
  • Partner with engineering teams to achieve performance objectives.
  • Support engineering projects from development to implementation.
  • Contribute to workforce capability through coaching and training.

Benefits

  • Priority on safety in the work environment.
  • Career development and education assistance programs.
  • Family-friendly health and medical programs, pension, and savings plans.
  • Attractive share ownership plan.
  • Generous leave policies for various life events.
  • Exclusive employee discounts.
Full Job Description
  • Shape the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of Heat, Steam and Air Systems across multiple high-pressure plants.
  • Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development.
  • Based in Labrador City, NL, with relocation support available and access to an exceptional outdoor lifestyle and close-knit community.


About the Role

We are looking for an Advisor, Pressure Operations (HSA) to provide technical leadership and strategic support for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of pressure systems, boilers, steam generation and associated plant infrastructure. This role is designed for an experienced Power Engineer who is ready to move beyond day-to-day operations into an advisory position focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, training and succession development.

Reporting to the Manager Energy and Site General Services, you will work closely with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering stakeholders across site.

What you'll be doing
  • Develop and provide technical expertise to support pressure plant operations and long-term business requirements.
  • Identify, evaluate and drive operational improvement opportunities that enhance reliability, efficiency and safety performance.
  • Support the Chief Plant Engineer in meeting regulatory and legislative requirements and act on their behalf when required.
  • Provide guidance on heat, steam, air and pressure systems, including boilers and related infrastructure.
  • Partner with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams to achieve production and asset performance objectives.
  • Support engineering projects from concept development through implementation and operational readiness.
  • Contribute to workforce capability through coaching, training and knowledge sharing initiatives.
  • Promote a strong safety culture through visible field leadership and risk management practices.


About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong commitment to safety, technical credibility and a desire to grow into broader leadership responsibilities.

Essential requirements:
  • Commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others.
  • First Class or Second Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency.
  • Third Class Power Engineer candidates actively progressing toward a higher certification level may also be considered.
  • Experience in plant operations involving pressure systems, boilers, steam generation or similar industrial environments.
  • Experience gained in mining, oil and gas, utilities or other heavy industrial operations.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to influence positive outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Valid Class 5 driver's licence.
  • Strong communication, planning and problem-solving capabilities.


Desirable criteria:
  • Project development and project management experience.
  • Experience supporting regulatory compliance and Chief Power Engineer responsibilities.
  • Experience leading operational improvement or technical excellence initiatives.


What We Offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
  • Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
  • A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
  • Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
  • Attractive share ownership plan
  • Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
  • Exclusive employee discounts


Where You'll Be Working

We are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe.

IOC's operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles.

Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company recognized one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2026 and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto Group is a British-Australian multinational mining and metals corporation. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in London, England. Rio Tinto operates in over 35 countries and is one of the largest mining companies in the world. The company produces a wide range of commodities, including aluminum, copper, diamonds, gold, iron ore, and uranium. Rio Tinto is committed to sustainable mining practices and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Australian Securities Exchange.
Learn more about Rio Tinto
Size
49,000 employees
Market Cap
$116.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$9.7 billion
5 Year Trend
+13.5%
Revenue
$44.6 billion
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