Project Engineer

Rio Tinto•Boron, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our Engineering Department which is responsible to manage the Capital Projects Portfolio and provide engineering and construction services for Boron Operations and Wilmington Operations. The Engineering Team manages over 60 annual Capital Projects and assist in supporting production with technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills and providing both day to day guidance as well as developing and leading improvement projects. The Project Engineer will deliver multiple projects during all stages, with a focus on prefeasibility and feasibility stages. This is a great opportunity to have close contact with different projects stakeholders from operations, processing, environmental, safety, maintenance teams to ensure compliance with the RTB Capital plan. Collaborating with operations to troubleshoot and execute optimization changes. 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 programmers 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.

Requirements

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
BS University degree in Engineering/Construction Management required
Minimum 2 years of Project/Construction Engineering experience in mining or mineral processing engineering or other heavy industrial industry.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software is required
Good critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment
Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Ensure projects are managed with the high attention to safety and in accordance with Rio Tinto Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
Actively participate in HSEQ systems such as Critical Risk Management Verifications, Interactions, near hit reporting, incident reporting and analysis, inspections, risk assessments, management review, element championing, etc.
Manage multiple projects in coordination with outside engineering groups, contractors or service.
Facilitate development of project scopes, schedules, cost estimates and subsequent detailed engineering.
Review contracting plans, engineering and contractor selection and procurement strategies for each initiative to ensure successful completion
Working with project sponsors and outside contractors to develop detailed scopes of work to include costs, preparing bid documents, establishing job execution plans, and communicating project schedules, milestones, and progress to all relevant stakeholders.
Coordinate CEA (Capital Expenditure Authorization) preparation and Project charters with Finance and project sponsors
Select and oversee engineering and field contractors to complete projects
Support business optimization and cost reduction initiatives and projects
Complete MOC, SHEAP, risk assessments, etc. in support of projects and other changes
Other technical related duties to meet the needs of the business

Benefits

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits
Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution
Generous 401k matching program
Attractive share ownership plan
Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family
Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges