Process Engineer

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Work for one of the top 100 Employers in Canada. More info here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6999447814468497408
• This permanent, full-time, role is based in Kitimat, BC. The perfect place to live and work, combining the tranquility of a small community with an unrivaled love for the great outdoors.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Process Engineer, to join the Processing Technical Team at our modernized aluminium smelter, in Kitimat, BC. If you are a technical person with passion for metals and materials processing, this could be a role for you!

This role is a great opportunity for a curious and team-oriented individual to gain valuable experience, develop their technical skills, and contribute to a culture of safety, collaboration, and professional growth.

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 Process Superintendent, and working Monday to Friday, you will be:

• Adhering to Rio Tinto's Health, Safety, and Environmental standards while actively engaging in our culture of care, courage, and curiosity.
• 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 the 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 technical support outside of normal work hours
• Acting as a credible technical resource to supervisors and technicians in own sector and influencing peers and leaders by providing solid input in projects and daily activities

What you'll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Process Control, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy.
• Registered or eligible for immediate registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) as a Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• A proven aptitude for problem-solving and statistical data analysis
• At least two years of industrial work experience
• Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills - ability to communicate complex technical information simply and succinctly
• Minimum of a valid Class 7 (or equivalent) driver's license required.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodology

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 1st of December 2024 (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 $84,000 - $126,000 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 65 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 60 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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