Plant Integrity Engineer

• Work at one of the world’s most unique mine sites

• Global mining organisation with an exceptional safety culture

• FIFO from Darwin or Residential in Jabiru (5/2, 4/3) – Ranger Mine

About the role

We are looking for a Plant Integrity Engineer to provide technical expertise and support of the static assets within site to ensure safety and integrity of the equipment. This includes all pressure vessels, tanks, piping, pressure relief valves, cranes and structural integrity throughout the site.

This role is a great opportunity to be part of a collaborative team environment and develop your career further. Working a 5 days on, 2 off, 4 days on, 3 off roster and reporting to the Senior Integrity Engineer, you will be:

• Assisting with ensuring statutory and critical plant inspections for tanks, pressure vessels, piping, pressure relief valves, cranes and structures are completed to schedule
• Assisting with maintaining the critical plant register and all associated documentation, creating useful data to understand compliance, condition and risk
• Working collaboratively with a range of site teams to minimise disruption to production or other planned maintenance activities
• Reviewing and approve repair plans for defective equipment following appropriate standards
• Supervising NDT technicians and working with AICIP/API inspectors and external contractors to complete inspections
• Analysing results, determining failure mode, performing failure investigations and root cause analysis (RCA), identifying improvement areas
• Preparing QA/QC documentation for repairs and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Engaging with various stakeholders across site to ensure work is effectively executed while reducing production impacts and minimising risk

About you

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

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Corrosion)
• Experience managing critical assets in a mining, oils & gas or heavy industry environment
• Detailed understanding and application of relevant standards (Australian and International)
• NDT process expertise and previous supervisory experience of NDT Technicians
• Proficiency in interpreting and analysing NDT scanning results
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role in Oil and Gas/refining/processing/heavy industry
• Ability to engage and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, to work under pressure, without supervision and conduct inspection of high risk assets
• Have attention to detail regarding inspection results, reporting and analysing
• Familiarity with SAP and have experience manipulating data using SAP 

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience with RBI, API certifications
• Experience in HAZID, HAZOP and other process safety/risk management processes
• Materials and corrosion engineering experience, welding and NACE certifications
• Corrosion and Welding engineer qualifications and experience will be highly regarded

Where you will be working

Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) provides clean energy to the world, and as a trusted partner cares for both people and country. Uranium has been mined at Ranger for more than 35 years. During that time, Ranger has produced in excess of 125,000 tonnes of uranium oxide. ERA is committed to protecting the surrounding environment in which it operates and to demonstrating world class progressive rehabilitation practices. Since 2012, ERA has spent more than $452 million on rehabilitation and water management projects. ERA values safety, teamwork, respect, integrity and excellence, and places a high value on training and professional development of its employees. With corporate offices in Darwin and operations in Jabiru, ERA offers a wide variety of career opportunities, actively encourages Indigenous employment, and supports workplace diversity. The Ranger mine is on Aboriginal land and surrounded by, but separate from, the spectacular Kakadu National Park. 

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions. 

Go further with Rio Tinto where you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and benefits, whist working in a culture that drives and supports you every step of the way.