Rio Tinto

Control System Engineer

Rio Tinto$90K — $123K *
Boron, CA 93516In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Electronics Engineering or related field
  • Minimum of two years experience with PLCs, preferably Allen Bradley or Modicon
  • Familiarity with HMIs, ideally Factorytalk View or Wonderware
  • Experience with industrial networks like Modbus+, Ethernet, and DeviceNet is a plus
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as in teams

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
  • Promote behavioral safety within the team
  • Establish a constructive team culture through appropriate leadership
  • Collaborate with Process Control professionals to implement improvements
  • Configure process control software and graphics
  • Instruct electricians on field device work for control systems
  • Lead or assist in troubleshooting control system issues

Benefits

  • Safety-focused and inclusive working environment
  • Annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
  • Access to comprehensive family-friendly health programs
  • 6% company contribution for retirement savings
  • Generous 401(k) match up to defined limits
  • Employee share program with matching company shares
  • Comprehensive leave policies covering significant life events
  • Regional and national discounts for leisure purposes
  • Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and family support
  • Support for learning potential and career goals through expert guidance
Full Job Description
Control System Engineer
  • Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company

  • Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your technical and professional expertise

  • A company with a world class reputation for safety and performance. –Boron, California

  • For California based roles the expected salary range is $90,000- $123,750

About the role

We are seeking a talentedControl System Engineer to support and improve our Fixed Plant Operations.This includes the Boric Acid, Primary Process, Fusing and Shipping Plants at our open pit Boron mine in Boron, CA. This role is a great opportunity to join a technical team and contribute to the success of the Rio Tinto.

Reporting to the Engineering and Controls Superintendent you will:

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality programs and standards for Rio Tinto Minerals and outside regulatory agencies.

  • Promote behavioral safety.

  • Establish a constructive culture in the team by demonstrating and utilizing appropriate leadership behavior, symbols and systems.

  • Work with Process Control professionals to implement process control improvements.

  • Configuring process control software and process graphics.

  • Instruct electricians in field device work related to the control systems to assure field devices are interfaced, tested, and functioning correctly.

  • Lead or assist troubleshooting efforts associated with the control systems to avoid or minimize production upsets and/or downtime.

  • Support Operations by assisting in training operators on how the control systems functions and in diagnosing operating problems.

  • Lead or assist in control system upgrade projects.

  • Communicate effectively during functional checkouts, start-up, and commissioning of process control related projects.

  • Read and interpret drawings (P&ID, Logic, etc.) sketches, graphs, charts, vendor specifications, and instructional materials to make equipment work properly.

  • Remain flexible and willing to work on different assignments as required.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

  • Bachelor or Master27s degree in Electrical, Computer or Electronics or related field.

  • Minimum of two years of prior experience with PLCs, preferably Allen Bradley or Modicon and HMIs preferably Factorytalk View or Wonderware.

  • Prior experience with different industrial networks like Modbus+, Ethernet and DeviceNet is an asset.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills for complex problems that are encountered

  • Positive attitude, willingness to learn and to make an impact

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in teams, influence people, make critical decisions, and communicate effectively with a variety of personnel.

What weoffer

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 you27ve 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

Where you will be working

This role is located in Boron, CA. Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We provide 30 per cent of the worlds supply of refined borates, remarkable minerals that are essential to life and to modern living.

Also known for its 20 Mule Team Borax brand, Rio Tinto Borates traces its roots to Californias Death Valley, where borate deposits were discovered in 1872.

The twenty-mule teams Borax used to haul ore out of the remote desert live on as a symbol of our commitment to innovation. Rio Tinto Borates distinguishes itself through world-class safety, environmental and community practices, and a commitment to constant innovation and improvement.


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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