Job Description

Automation Engineer/Advisor\xe2\x80\x93 Control Systems

• Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company
• Our culture is inclusive, exciting and performance-driven
• Role based in Labrador City, relocation assistance is provided (No Fly-In-Fly-Out)

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an Automation Engineer/Advisor \xe2\x80\x93 Control Systems who possesses strong technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills to aid with production optimization and technological advancement projects. The Engineer/Advisor is a professional role making contribution through applying technical/professional knowledge to solve complex problems and recommend solutions. Role occasionally contributes to process improvements. This role will be residentially based in Labrador City.

This role is a great opportunity to contribute to the organization\xe2\x80\x99s safety and profitability while developing as a technical expert.

Working 5 days on, 2 days off roster and reporting to the Senior Advisor \xe2\x80\x93 Control & Automation you will be responsible for:

• Assess feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering solutions, equipment, or processes
• Improve and upgrade existing assets and applies complex problem-solving techniques
• Provide PLC and automation/controls engineering support for ongoing and new projects
• Assist areas with daily troubleshooting activities and provide analysis of available data to determine root causes
• Coordinate project activities with other operating, engineering units and stakeholders to facilitate participation of appropriate staff in project completion
• Develop automation and control strategies to optimize equipment capabilities and plant production
• Develop and maintain a high level of technical and functional knowledge of logic solvers and field equipment (intelligent relays, VFDs, instrumentation, etc.)
• Assist with upgrade/modernization of existing obsolete and/or non-supported control system equipment (ex. PLC-5, DeviceNet, VFDs, etc.)

Please note: Fly-in-fly-out arrangements are not available. Relocation assistance is provided if applicable.

We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise 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.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry\xe2\x80\x99s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Computer/Controls/Process/Electrical Engineering or equivalent with automation specialty
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in engineering and/or maintenance
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with relevant field experience
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
• Ability to work independently with little direction
• Knowledge of Auto Cad

The following additional skills will be considered as key assets to the role:

• Expertise in iron ore processing and/or mining and working in operational areas
• PLC and/or DCS programming experience
• HMI programming experience
• Familiarity with Pi systems
• Familiarity with SAP

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you\xe2\x80\x99ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life\xe2\x80\x99s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Domestic relocation assistance

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs \xe2\x80\x93 striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can\xe2\x80\x99t do it on our own, so we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you\xe2\x80\x99ll be working

We are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe.

IOC\xe2\x80\x99s operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome \xe2\x80\x93 they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company designated as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers in 2023 for a 4th consecutive year. For more information, click here:

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