Superintendent Electrical & Control Systems

• Build a rich and rewarding career with a global mining organisation
• Collaborate with some of the best people in the industry and work with cutting edge technologies
• Support Cape Lambert and Dampier Ports – 5/2 – 4/3 roster

Where we’re 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 different 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
We are looking for a Superintendent Electrical & Control Systems to form, align and manage the electrical and control systems team under the new Supply Chain Services Asset Management division for Ports. An Opportunity to develop strategic and leadership skills in a supportive environment working across both Dampier and Cape Lambert Port operations.
This role is a great opportunity for someone who is comfortable leading a self-sufficient team of technical specialists. The role will allow the right candidate to take ownership of the Controls & Electrical Asset strategy at Cape Lambert, leading their team to achieve safety, productivity & cost improvements with these assets. Reporting to the Manager Ports, you will :

• Build and maintain electrical obsolescence program of work
• Manage the 10YR capital plan for electrical and control systems capital improvement & upgrade projects. This includes spend, resource allocation and priority
• Be an inspiring role model and coach for positive behaviours, practices, and processes
• Demonstrate an understanding and comply with the health, safety & environment policies, procedures, and initiatives
• Be a lead relationship manager with site execution teams and central support teams
• Drive AM process improvements including work/shut management, MPA transactions, BOM/task list/ plan update/review. Minor level tactic change implementation
• Actively drive compliance to D7 functional safety requirements including scope development and progression of legacy functional safety – balancing the right work
• Participate in electrical and control system defect elimination processes to optimise asset strategies and tactics
• Provide input and process governance to ensure the correct balance of risk management across site and central teams
• Develop and manage competency framework

What you’ll bring

• A tertiary qualification in electrical engineering or related discipline
• Strong leadership aptitude with good technical abilities
• Knowledge of the following areas : Electrical Safety, Transformers, Generators, Switchgear, VSDs, UPSs, HVAC, Motors, Cabling, Instrumentation, Earthing, Functional Safety, Arc Flash, Electrical Protection, Legislation, Regulations, Electrical Australian Standards, Control Systems, HMI, Process Control
• Professional with knowledge and experience in electrical engineering and process control disciplines
• Excellent numerical analysis and data validation skills
• Comprehensive experience in asset management and project management principles
• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset
• A Current Western Australian ‘C’ Class Driver's Licence (Manual)

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 Western Australia 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.
• Work on Country with a residential role which offers company housing and financial support with living expenses including rent and utilities (power and water).

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’ll 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
• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.
• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

Who we are
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 role is being offered either FIFO from Perth or residential within Wickham or Dampier / Karratha – where you will support both Cape Lambert and Dampier Ports teams. This role will be offered on a 9 day fortnight roster – 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off.
Our port facilities consist of four shipping terminals located on the Pilbara coast at Dampier and Cape Lambert which form an essential part of our logistics process. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, iron ore stockpiling, product blending and ship loading.