Rio Tinto

Run Plant Engineer

Rio Tinto$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Chemical Engineering required; experience in Extractive Metallurgy, Minerals Processing or Hydrometallurgy valued
  • 3-10 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing setting
  • Strong problem-solving skills in chemical engineering processes
  • Familiarity with production and process functions
  • Proficient in Project Management & AFE Process
  • Effective presentation and public speaking abilities

Responsibilities

  • Support safety initiatives through observations and improvement projects
  • Resolve daily production and process issues
  • Initiate and approve MOC requests while communicating changes
  • Assist in incident investigations and corrective action identification
  • Analyze Asset Utilization data for improvement opportunities
  • Implement process safety assessments and initiatives
  • Maintain accurate process technology information

Benefits

  • Recognition for contributions and hard work
  • A safety-first work environment
  • Comprehensive health programs including medical and dental coverage
  • Excellent retirement plan and 401k matching
  • Attractive share ownership plan
  • Generous leave policies including PTO and parental leave
  • Access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Full Job Description
About the role

We are looking for a Run Plant Engineer that will be responsible for safe and stable day-to-day operations of the production unit.

This is a great opportunity to work with cross functional teams to ensure alignment between EHS, commercial, manufacturing, and R&D. You will focus on shorter range of process improvement initiatives.

Reporting to the Area Manager and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the Hydroxide Line 2 team, you will:

  • Support the site's safety efforts through activities such as safety observations, safety improvement projects and key safety procedure audits.
  • Resolving day-to-day production issues and process problems
  • Initiate and/or approve MOC requests to include action items, training, PSSR's, etc. and communicate changes.
  • Assist in incident investigations, identifying root causes and appropriate corrective actions to improve safety and environmental performance at the Bessemer City site.
  • Analysis of Asset Utilization data for reliability and capacity improvement opportunities
  • Process safety assessment and improvement initiatives
  • Maintaining accurate process technology information


About you
  • BS in Chemical Engineering required (strong consideration will be afforded to candidates with experience in Extractive Metallurgy, Minerals Processing or Hydrometallurgy)
  • 3-10 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment (crystallizer experience, and cGMP or equivalent quality systems experience preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of chemical processing with the ability to solve complex chemical engineering process problems
  • Exposure to production and process functions
  • Proficient in Project Management & AFE Process
  • Presentation skills, public speaking


What we offer
  • Be recognised 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.
  • Competitive base salary is 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 Virgin Pulse 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.

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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