Rio Tinto · 22 hours ago
Sr. Project Engineer
Boron, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $168K/yr
5+ years expRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. They are seeking a Senior Engineer, Project Engineering to manage multiple projects and ensure compliance with the RTB Capital plan, while interacting with various project stakeholders and maintaining strong relationships with engineering firms and vendors.
MiningAgricultureManufacturingMineralMining TechnologyNatural Resources
No H1B
Responsibilities
The Senior Engineer will interact with project owners and project sponsors to scope out and plan the work and to gather and convey information
Most project designs and/or estimates are done by outside engineering firms. A professional relationship and proper control procedures are necessary to foster a responsive and productive design relationship. A number of engineering, construction or manufacturers are used to provide these services for the approximately 60+ annual projects that require this level of support
The Senior Engineer may interact with government agencies such as building permit departments
The Senior Engineer will interact with engineering firms, vendors, Rio Tinto procurement, and contractors to facilitate the design, equipment selection and procurement of projects
Key internal relationships with operations, maintenance groups and Boron Engineering
Strong working relationship with H, S, E & Q subject matter experts
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Electrical Engineering discipline is preferred
5 years of experience in mining or mineral processing engineering and operations or other heavy industrial industry
5 years' experience as Project Engineer
Knowledge of local building codes is a plus
A Project Management Professional certificate is a plus
A Professional Engineer certificate valid in California is a plus
Leadership skills including strong communications skills are required as well as the ability to lead a team and cooperatively work within the operating structure
The Senior Engineer must be technically able to understand process flow diagrams; material and energy balances; piping and instrument diagrams; building, safety and environmental codes; equipment specifications; construction drawings; AutoCAD software; Microsoft Projects; electronic databases/spreadsheets
Ability to manage large and/or multiple simultaneous projects
Benefits
A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
Excellent retirement plan
A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
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.
10001+ employees
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
Recent News
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