Mechanical Engineer
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Permanent full-time opportunity - Bell Bay, Tasmania
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership, guidance and support operating stability for the reduction & alumina handling processes at our smelter. This role will identify, investigate, problem solve and remediate operational, reliability, asset integrity, risk and cost-control concerns, and contribute to an overall improvement to our site’s asset health.
This role represents an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a complex processing plant and an interconnected network of processing & operational environments, a wide variety of equipment types and overlaying engineering disciplines.
We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining.
We have technical development programmes that are industry leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.
Reporting to the Asset Management Lead Engineer and working in a collaborative experienced technical team within the Planning & Engineering team you will :
Facilitate investigations and implement recoveries, remediations and improvements relating to technical concerns across the field of reduction & alumina handling.
Champion precision maintenance fundamentals within the department maintenance teams.
Facilitate a Defect Elimination routine and be the custodian of the reduction area’s pipeline of reliability works, including equipment performance monitoring and cost control works.
Conduct detailed condition assessments of plant and equipment, and assemble execution scopes for complex field work as well as capital improvements.
Provide technical evaluation for change management activities. Participate in and facilitate maintenance and operational process risks assessments and perform maintenance strategy improvements.
Periodic assessment of condition monitoring data to identify potential equipment failures and determination of required action to address the issue.
Develop and refine equipment maintenance strategies in conjunction with engineering, maintenance, operations and planning teams through the use of RCM and TPM principles.
Review capital project scopes and specifications to ensure projects meet department needs.
Contribute to early equipment management and life cycle costing for new installations.
Oversee equipment statutory compliance and engineering standards for plant area of accountability.
Oversee asset risk and control effectiveness processes.
What you’ll bring
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Relevant tertiary engineering qualification - Mechanical preferred however Mechatronics considered.
Eligibility to pursue registration on the National Engineers Register / Chartered Engineer status.
Experience in project, maintenance or reliability engineering.
Clear communication and strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Highly desirable
Experience in Root Cause Analysis facilitation
Experience with computerised maintenance management systems, particularly SAP.
Experience with condition monitoring programs including thermo, vibration, fluids analysis.
Influencing skills — ability to persuade a team or peers to move in a desired direction, build relationships, and negotiate effectively.
Ability to achieve results in a demanding and challenging site and global environment.
What we offer
A 9 day fortnight working roster
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
Attractive share ownership plan
Company provided insurance cover
Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation / annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Domestic relocation assistance for you and your family
Where you’ll be working
Bell Bay Aluminium holds a unique place in Tasmanian and Australian history as the first aluminium smelter in the southern hemisphere when it began production in 1955. Today, it produces around 190,000 of primary aluminium each year.
The smelter is situated on the Tamar River, approximately five kilometres from George Town and 45 kilometres from Launceston. We employ more than 500 Tasmanians and more than 60 full-time equivalent contractors who, on a typical day, undertake work at the smelter.
For more than 65 years Bell Bay Aluminium has played a significant role in the social and economic wellbeing of George Town and Northern Tasmania through employment, community investment, and using local goods and services. In 2019, the site also received Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certifications, assuring customers the aluminium they purchase has been produced to the highest environmental, social and governance standards.
Applications close on 28th April 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)
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.
Every Voice Matters
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
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