Civil Engineer
Rio Tinto Iron Ore/Yandicoogina
- Fly in, fly out roster (9 days on, 5 days off)
- Newly created position
- Perfect platform to demonstrate your knowledge of Engineering Standards
As a world leader in finding, mining and processing the earth's mineral resources, Rio Tinto delivers minerals and metals that meet global needs and contribute to improving our living standards. Our success depends not only on the quality and diversity of the Group's assets, but also on the talent, skills and safety of our people. We seek to contribute to sustainable development and share a commitment to be a dependable global partner and a good local neighbour.
Join a leading iron ore producer
As the second largest supplier to global iron ore trade, we provide unrivalled flexibility through our world-class network of 14 mines, three port terminals and 1,400 kilometre rail system in Western Australia's Pilbara region. We're about to undertake the largest mining project in Australia to expand our annual capacity to 283 million tonnes per annum, on a pathway to 333 million tonnes. Along with our innovative Mine of the Future™ programme, we're producing more tonnes, more efficiently. As a valued team member, we will offer you commitment to a safe working environment, a highly competitive salary package and the chance to develop your career at the forefront of mining.
As the second largest supplier to global iron ore trade, we provide unrivalled flexibility through our world-class network of 14 mines, three port terminals and 1,400 kilometre rail system in Western Australia's Pilbara region. We're about to undertake the largest mining project in Australia to expand our annual capacity to 283 million tonnes per annum, on a pathway to 333 million tonnes. Along with our innovative Mine of the Future™ programme, we're producing more tonnes, more efficiently. As a valued team member, we will offer you commitment to a safe working environment, a highly competitive salary package and the chance to develop your career at the forefront of mining.
Yandicoogina is a fly in fly out operation located approximately 84km northwest of Newman, in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia. Yandi's total iron ore output has reached 52 million tonne per annum and is set to increase even further. Facilities at the mine's campsite include a gymnasium, indoor cricket pitch, swimming pool, tennis facilities, golf putting green squash courts, wet mess, dry mess and laundry facilities.
The Role
The Yandi Mine Services team is responsible for providing Management and Maintenance solutions for all of the Yandi Mine site's Infrastructure assets.
Reporting to the Superintendent of Yandi Mine Services you will be tasked with providing Engineering Support and Project Management to the Yandi Mine Services Department.
Utilising your engineering skills and a sound understanding in project management, you will develop, implement and manage of a wide range Infrastructure related projects.
Values in quality and timeliness of service provided to stakeholders, will be key indicators to the success of this role.
You will require a strong team and business focus that will include ensuring that all plans are developed in line with statutory regulations and standards, and that they are implemented in line with Rio Tinto's IronSafe Safety Standards.
You will also carry out the following duties:
- Capture, document and maintain the project management process including detailed planning of all aspects of Infrastructure related projects.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of Capital Projects, including development of Capital Expenditure Applications (CEA's).
- Contribute to the development and delivery of Yandi Mine site 5 year infrastructure plan.
- Ensure effective and timely implementation of all infrastructure projects.
- Provide input into asset optimisation of infrastructure plans.
- Provide technical support for the mine services team.
- Provide advisory support for maintenance quality standards.
- Communicate regularly with key stakeholders developing strong working relationships to facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice approaches.
- Contribute and assist in preparing and managing budgets to achieve business outcomes.
- Liaise with RTIO and government departments to ensure that all relevant projects are approved and compliant.
- Define performance expectations for contractors and coach performance against these standards.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering (or similar qualification with experience)
- Exposure to Project Management.
- Current and valid 'C' class driver's license.
- High level of Communication skills.
The following will be highly regarded:
- Experience in a similar role.
- Experience in LEAN or similar business improvement tools.
- Previous experience in an Infrastructure related environment.
Applications close 20/01/2012
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