Dewatering Engineer – Tom Price

• Opportunity for career advancement within a global mining company

• Become a part of a close knit team where safety is priority

• 5 days on 2 off - Residential or FIFO – Tom Price

About the role

We are currently looking for a Dewatering Engineer to effectively manage site dewatering assets across our Tom Price mine operations. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced individual with a strong technical engineering / reliability background and an understanding of site dewatering infrastructure.

Reporting to the Superintendent Drill Blast & Dewatering, you will:

• Lead site maintenance optimisation projects and implementing dewatering strategies

• Manage the reliability of dewatering site assets (pumps, gensets, headworks)

• Assist operational execution teams with resolving equipment breakdowns as required

• Communicate with stakeholders to achieve dewatering targets (mine planning, hydrogeology, drill and blast, production)

• Provide technical assistance to operational execution and project teams

• Plan and implement capital projects for dewatering assets and providing dewatering scheduling to execution teams ( Bore moves, pump and generator sizing)

About you

You will have tertiary qualifications in Engineering coupled with demonstrated experience with, and an understanding of, site dewatering infrastructure. Problem solving skills and experience in reliability and defect elimination will further ensure your success in this role.

You will have sound interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate across all levels. An understanding of mine planning and associated planning tools, such as Vulcan and SAP, whilst not essential will be advantageous. A manual ‘C’ class driver’s licence will be required.

Where you will be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

You will be living the adventures dream, with your new home being on the doorstep of the Hamersley Ranges and Karijini National Park. Being part of the Tom Price community you will get to share your love of the great outdoors, take part in a huge range of activities and community groups, from arts and sport to volunteering, there is definitely something of interest for everyone.

Tom Price is a well-developed town and jam packed full of opportunity!

To find out more about Tom Price and all the things it has to offer, check out these links:

Destination WA – Tom Price Town https://youtu.be/n55BmarGzYQ and the Shire of Ashburton web site: https://www.ashburtondirectory.com.au/

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find then in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

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Applications close on Friday 3rd April 2020 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)