Process Engineer

Process Engineer

• A company with a world-class reputation for safety and performance
• Fostering a collaborative team environment built on strong work ethics
• Excellent opportunity to develop your career - Boron, California
• For California based roles the expected salary range is $84,640 - $116,380

About the Role

We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for operational support with technical knowledge and skills providing both day to day supports as well as develop and lead improvement projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide simple solutions to complex issues.

This role is a great opportunity for a self-motivated Engineer to see immediate results in plant efficiency, output and quality improvements as well as project implementation improvements. Reporting to the Process Principal Advisor, you will be:

• Responsible for daily process support including monitoring, trouble shooting, and optimization
• Investigate and implement ways to improve product throughput, recovery and quality
• Identifying gaps between past performance and plans and implementing solutions to close the gaps
• Reporting of data for process control, production planning, and process optimization
• Providing technical support to site personnel
• Fully support the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs by participating in their implementation, maintenance and enforcement as well as compliance with corporate programs and policies

To succeed in role you will need:

• Bachelor's degree qualification in a relevant engineering subject (Chemical or Metallurgical)
• A focus on leading every task with the safest work procedures and consider employee safety the highest priority of the role.
• 2+ years of engineering experience in a Refinery, Manufacturing, Processing facility.
• Exceptional communication skills in both leadership and technical details.
• Knowledge and experience in project management and implementation.
• Experience in safe equipment operation and troubleshooting of a process.
• Knowledge of computer based systems such as MS Office, Minitab, OSIsoft Pi.
• Demonstrated presentation skills.
• Driver's license

What weoffer

We are committed to providing our employees with what they deserve. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress, we provide:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Access to top tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• A 6% of eligible pay Company contribution to save for your retirement needs
• Generous 401(k) Company match program (company match dollar per dollar up to 6% of your base pay) up to defined limits
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto stock in the form of ADRs and includes matching Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life (vacation, short-term sick leave, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave).
• Regional and national discounts program for a multitude of leisure purposes and products
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals

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 - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you'll be working

This position is a full-time role at the Rio Tinto Borates and Lithium-Boron operations in California. Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world's demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.

Every Voice Matters

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 - 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.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers,Veterans and active-duty armed forces,people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visithttp://www.uscis.gov/for more information.

About You

To succeed in this role you would need:
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree qualification in a relevant engineering subject (Chemical or Metallurgical)
Experience: 2+ years of engineering experience in a Refinery, Manufacturing, Processing facility.
Skills: Data Analysis Skills - Excel, Statistical analysis, trending of process variables and correlations etc.
Industry: Ability and desire to work in a heavy industrial environment - Hands on
Computer Skills: Knowledge of computer based systems such as MS Office, Minitab, OSIsoft Pi.
Problem Solving: Effective in Cross functional team with Asset Management and Operations to solve process optimization problems.
Technical expertise: Some control logic or DCS experience is considered an asset.

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 - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

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

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.

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 - 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.

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