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Rio Tinto

Global iron ore, aluminium, copper producer

Process Improvement Engineer

Business OperationsPosted on Nov 3
Full-timeGeneral Güemes, Salta Province, ArgentinaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, process optimization, or project management in industrial, mining, or manufacturing environments.
  • Experience analyzing data and advanced proficiency with digital tools such as Power BI, advanced Excel, Power Apps, Power Automate, Minitab, or other visualization and analysis tools.
  • Experience with process simulation using Aspen Plus and Aspen Hysys.
  • Intermediate-to-advanced English proficiency for interaction with global teams, report preparation, and participation in corporate initiatives.
  • Knowledge and application of Lean, Six Sigma, Change Management, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, and engineering tools.
  • Commitment to personal and team safety.

Responsibilities

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to optimize operational, administrative, and support processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and engineering problem-solving tools.
  • Analyze operational and performance data to identify gaps, bottlenecks, root causes, and improvement opportunities, and develop indicators, dashboards, and monitoring metrics.
  • Facilitate improvement workshops, process mapping, value-added analysis, and Kaizen events, encouraging participation from multidisciplinary teams.
  • Manage optimization, CapEx, and improvement projects from opportunity identification through implementation and benefit sustainability, ensuring scope, schedule, and results are met.
  • Develop, document, and standardize processes, procedures, management systems, and best practices to improve efficiency and reduce operational variability.
  • Provide technical, scientific, and methodological support to business areas, promoting continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence.

About the Company

Rio Tinto

Global iron ore, aluminium, copper producer

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals company that extracts and processes minerals to supply the world with key materials. Its offerings include iron ore used to make steel, low-carbon aluminium for electric cars and smartphones, copper for wind turbines, electric vehicles, and water pipes, borates for crop growth, and titanium for paints. The company operates by mining ore and then refining and transforming it into usable metals and minerals for various industries. Compared with its competitors, Rio Tinto emphasizes a broad portfolio across multiple minerals and metals and highlights efforts to reduce carbon in its aluminium products, aiming to lower the environmental impact of its supply chain. The overall goal is to provide the materials the world needs while advancing lower-carbon production to support sustainable energy, transport, and infrastructure.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1872

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