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Process Engineer
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- Work with the latest technology and innovation
- We offer attractive salary, work-life balance and domestic relocation
- Permanent full time role, located in the friendly coastal community - Gladstone
About the role
We are looking for an Engineer with a strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, combustion systems, fume treatment/scrubber technologies and/or baking furnace monitoring. Ideally, you will combine this with your engaging and collaborative style to drive innovation focusing on the elimination of waste and improvement of reliability.
Reporting directly to the Superintendent - Anode Operations, you will be a key member of the team contributing towards continuous improvement processes in the way we operate. Working Monday to Friday your focus will be on:
- Identifying opportunities to improve and optimise the core manufacturing process
- Leading and supporting changes to ensure a safer operation
- Monitoring and improving the performance of multiple assets
- Supporting continuous improvement opportunities within the carbon and reduction areas
- Developing systems and tools to assist the Operations teams with process monitoring and improvements
About you
This is a unique opportunity for you to demonstrate the following:
- Tertiary Qualification in Chemical/Processing or similar
- Operational experience in either Manufacturing / Heavy Industry / Smelter environments
- Effective stakeholder engagement and focus on relationship building
- Strong analytical abilities, results orientation, resilience and a positive approach to risk mitigation
- Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement initiatives/projects
Employee Benefits
- Attractive domestic relocation assistance on offer
- Paid parental leave up to 9 months
- Private Health Insurance for employees and immediate family members
- Generous Rio Tinto Employee shares scheme
- Salary packaging benefits – rent, mortgage, living expenses and novated car leasing
- Employee discounts – banking, accommodation, motoring, retail and more
- Free gym, golf memberships and general admission movie tickets
- Weekly and monthly discounts at local businesses
Where you will be working
The Boyne Smelters Ltd (BSL) Carbon department operates two world-class anode baking furnaces where ‘green’ anodes are baked continuously to produce high quality, low resistance anodes for use in the sites Reduction Lines. The Carbon Bake team are responsible for operating these furnaces including loading and unloading anodes and packing coke with overhead cranes, operation of furnace firing equipment and fume treatment centres. As the process engineer for the carbon bakes, your role will see you positioned as a key change agent who can identify where we can be better and then relentlessly pursue success to safely deliver quality anodes for use in the reduction lines.
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
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