RITM12162986 Senior Process Engineer (Ultra High Purity Specialist - Aluminium) Build broad connections across three key operational areas of the smelter and with support functions globally. Be a part of something special and help us maintain our position as the planet's only smelter producing ultra-high purity metal using 100% renewable energy. Own the ultra-high purity KPI's and play a pivotal role in operational improvement. About The Role We take great pride in being the world's only smelter producing ultra-high purity aluminium using 100% hydro-electricity and we strive for consistency of supply to our valued customers. We foster a continuous improvement culture and know we can do even more to improve our processing operations. Having recently secured the future of the smelter with a new 20 year energy agreement we are looking for a Senior Process Engineer (Ultra High Purity Specialist) to interface between the three key operating areas on site: Carbon, Reduction and Casting & Logistics, as well as senior leadership and global teams including procurement, sales and marketing. We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools. 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. Reporting to the Principal Improvement Projects and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the NZ Aluminium Smelters Business Improvement team, you will be: Collaborating with stakeholders across site and globally Responsible for the delivery of UHP and HP metal at planned production output rates Ensuring consistency of UHP production Providing UHP production forecasting capability ensuring Rio Tinto Sales and Marketing and customer confidence Understanding and communicating raw material influences Determining and managing strategic inventories of UHP metal Comprehension of Sales premiums and current product costing Close collaboration with Sales and Marketing to understand market trends and emerging markets Supporting and executing strategic projects related to UHP production and capture across the whole site Building productive relationships with key stakeholders e.g. raw material procurement, department technical specialists, and Shipping Services. What You'll Bring A commitment to the safety of yourself and others Excellent stakeholder engagement skills A chemical engineering/chemistry qualification is preferred but those with an extensive background in Aluminium production and processing will be considered. Strong analytical skills and experience understanding trends and problem solving Understanding of raw materials and compositions would be advantageous Ability to investigate and support process excursions through collaboration, data analytics and with tenacity Strong project management skills e.g Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt qualification would be helpful. We encourage any applicant with a background in aluminium processing to apply; however, a strong background in any mineral processing is also advantageous. What We Offer A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program Comprehensive medical assistance scheme Attractive share ownership plan Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) including long service leave Options for a 9-day working fortnight (a long weekend every 2 weeks). Flexible or part-time working hours will also be considered. Access to transport assistance between Invercargill and Tiwai. Competitive superannuation programme Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions. 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 Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world's most widely used metals. Active in the sector for more than 110 years, today we operate large-scale, high-quality bauxite mines and alumina refineries, and have the world's most modern and competitive aluminium smelter portfolio. Based at Tiwai Point in New Zealand's south, NZAS makes aluminium with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Receiving the majority of its alumina from our Yarwun and Queensland Alumina Limited refineries in Gladstone, Australia, the smelter produces more than 335,000 tonnes of aluminium each year. Every Voice Matters At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ 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 – 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. Applications close on Wednesday 4th September 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date). #J-18808-Ljbffr
