Rio Tinto · 1 month ago
Data Engineer
Boron, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $124K/yrRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. They are seeking a Data Engineer Specialist to work on analytics problems and develop data solutions for the mine technical services team using Python and SQL.
ManufacturingMineralMiningMining TechnologyNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Propose, engage, and support data analytics and business intelligence projects
Engineer and design complex and efficient data pipelines using Python and SQL
Turning business use cases and requirements into technical solutions
Continuous improvement of the data solutions for the mine technical services team
Ensure best in class processes and techniques to develop and deploy data analytics solutions to the business
Collect, aggregate, and analyze structured/unstructured data from multiple internal sources and provide patterns, insights, and trends to the business decision-maker
Utilize Palantir Foundry to flexibly manage and scale data pipelines
Foster an innovative and 'disruptive' technology culture to identify and drive value-creating opportunities
Help the broader Rio Tinto Borates function by advising technical complexity of identified opportunities
Provide training and knowledge transfer to support the deployment and continuity of the analytics products developed
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in exploring and manipulating large datasets through applications or programming interfaces
Demonstrated experience preparing data for business intelligence
Ability to write and optimize SQL queries and create efficient data extract/transform/load (ETL) programs and tasks
Pipeline development, across different data architectures, (transactional, time series, streaming, unstructured) and storage solutions including use of APIs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and logically resolve technical problems
Proficiency in SQL and Python, and Power BI is a must
Ability and desire to learn new skills on demand
Preferred
Qualification in mining engineering or an earth science related field, computer science, data science, or related fields
Experience in the mining industry would be advantageous
Software engineering experience desirable
Knowledge and skills in one or more of the big data frameworks, i.e., Spark, Hive, Hadoop (desirable)
Exposure in, or willingness to learn, Palantir Foundry analytics platform
Company
Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a mining and metals company that focuses on the extraction and processing of minerals and metals in various sectors.
Founded in 1873
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (8)
2024 (19)
2023 (18)
2022 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$30.74MKey Investors
Canadian GovernmentAustralian Renewable Energy Agency
2024-02-26Grant· $8.5M
2023-07-12Grant· $21.8M
2021-06-16Grant· $0.44M
Leadership Team
Bold Baatar
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Katie Jackson
Chief Executive, Copper
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