Specialist Engineer Functional Safety - Perth Be at the forefront of mining technology Drive implementation and assurance of Functional Safety standard across Rio Tinto Iron Ore Perth based permanent position Monday to Friday with flexible work arrangements Where we are all welcome 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 who we are. At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. For this specialized position you will be responsible for overseeing a small team tasked with providing Functional Safety guidance and governance on Rio Tinto Iron Ore fixed plant assets. This role will require effective collaboration and management of key relationships with various stakeholders such as project teams, central engineering, site maintenance, operations teams, and Autonomous technology teams. You will engage with numerous stakeholders, projects, priorities and have exceptional attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels and disciplines. In addition, this role will be responsible to: Lead a technical team to implement and assure the D7 standard (Functional Safety), systems and processes Influence the business in ensuring a fit for purpose Functional Safety Strategy is in place for our Fixed Plant assets Lead the completion/development and continuous improvement to capture lessons learnt and create sustainable Functional Safety practices/designs. Ensure the appropriate systems and processes are in place, maintained and are having an impact to manage Functional Safety Provide Functional Safety support to engineering activities across Rio Tinto Iron Ore as required. Coach end users on the requirements within the Functional Safety standard and how to meet these requirements Conduct functional safety auditing and governance activities Participate in incident investigations, change management and Authority to Operate requests, recommend actions - to drive improvements and manage non conformance What you will bring Demonstrated ability to lead a team Greater than 7 years site experience with Operating, Maintaining and/or Managing Autonomous Technologies within the Mining Environment, OR site experience in the Oil and Gas / Petrochemical sector Proven experience in Functional Safety within the mining or resources industry. Sound knowledge of Australian Standards, codes of practice, Functional Safety, and safety in design. Experience with development of safety lifecycle documentation, such as hardware and software requirements, design specifications, and test documentation. Experience and technical understanding of balance machines, autonomous systems, and complex machinery applications. Sound knowledge on Process control and PLCs Proven ability to effectively communicate requirements, challenges, and options to stakeholders. You will be forward thinking, a good listener and have the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and can influence others and manage change. You will be a proactive team player with the ability to deal with both strategic and technical issues. Qualifications You will have Tertiary qualifications in Electrical/Mechatronic/Mechanical Engineering and/or a related discipline. Certified Functional Safety qualification or equivalent is highly desirable. Functional Safety qualification in machinery is highly desirable. Further postgraduate qualifications would be well regarded What we offer Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress. A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto Full relocation provided to Perth from elsewhere in Australia A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family Attractive share ownership plan Company provided insurance cover Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave) To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives - at a time that suits them Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more. We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you will also have access to: Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders 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 almost 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 is a permanent position working Monday to Friday out of the Rio Tinto Central Park building offices in the Perth CBD. There will be flexibility to work from home on occasional days and ad hoc travel to site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. Applications close on 19 July 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)