Metallurgical Technician

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Expand and develop your technical expertise in our newly modernized aluminium smelter
• This permanent, full-time, role is based in Kitimat, BC. The perfect place to live and work, combining the tranquillity of a small community with an unrivalled love for the great outdoors.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Metallurgical Technician to join the Processing technical team at our modernized aluminum smelter in Kitimat, BC. In this role, you'll be part of a team responsible for ensuring the quality and efficiency of the casting process, which plays a critical part in the production.

This role is a great opportunity for a curious individual to increase their technical capability in a unique operational environment.

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 programs that are industry-leading and recognize 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 Casting Technical Services Superintendent, and working a Monday to Friday schedule you will be:

• Working safely in accordance with Rio Tinto safety standards and values.
• Monitoring and reporting on process performance, identifying, and correcting process deviations and driving process improvements.
• Leading and/or supporting projects to improve safety, process and cost performance ensuring maximum value delivery to the organization.
• Supporting operations in day-to-day problem solving and ensuring the impact on process stability is considered in all decision making.
• Supporting operations personnel in the development and maintenance of their technical expertise, including training, and coaching where required.
• Interacting with our global network of technical experts to bring additional expertise to bear when required and to drive plant performance.
• Providing occasional stand-by technical support during weekends.

What you'll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Post-secondary diploma in a related field, such as Process Control, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, and/or demonstrated experience in an aluminum processing and/or gas treatment centre
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, including MS Excel and statistical analysis
• Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills - ability to communicate complex technical information simply and succinctly to a range of stakeholders

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Previous experience in the heavy industrial and/or aluminium smelting industry

Please note: Fly-in-fly-out arrangements are not available, but we do offer domestic relocation assistance to help you settle in and thrive. Join our team and become an integral part of our vibrant community.

Applications close on Sunday the 9th of February 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

The base salary range for this role is $86,560 - $129,840 CAD in addition to allowances, bonus, equity, health or retirement benefits, and any other discretionary benefits offered at Rio Tinto. Our base salary ranges are based on role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by the skills, experience, and impact you bring to the role. Our talent acquisition partners can share more during the hiring process.

At Rio Tinto, we offer a competitive reward package that reflects the value that each person brings to our business. As part of our pay philosophy, we believe equity represents fairness, and is rooted in our values and aligns with what we stand for.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Domestic relocation program

Where you'll be working

Rio Tinto's BC Works is a part of the Atlantic Operations of the Aluminium product group and has been operating in British Columbia for over 70 years. With industry leading new technology and four generations of employee expertise, as well as our hydropower facility at Kemano and the Nechako Reservoir, the Kitimat smelter is one of the world's most competitive aluminium smelters, producing aluminium with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry.

Rio Tinto is proud to operate in BC alongside our 1,000 employees, partners, community stakeholders and First Nations, and we look forward to the next 70 years.

To learn more about our Aluminium Operations, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=25&v=CTp1jkRKeBI

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