Smelting Analyst

Smelting Analyst - Aluminium Reduction | Brisbane

• Permanent, full-time opportunity which includes a huge range of additional benefits including medical cover, discounts and access to our share ownership plan

• Turn data into action and help optimise the performance of world-class aluminium smelters across the Pacific

• 12.5hr day/night 4, 5, 5 shift roster based in our beautiful office space in Brisbane CBD

• Car Park Provided

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an Operations Centre (OC) Smelting Analyst - Aluminium Reduction to join our Technical Smelting Support team.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to apply your smelting knowledge and operational experience in a unique environment, supporting aluminium smelters across Rio Tinto's Pacific Operations network. Working from our Brisbane Operations Centre, you will monitor reduction line performance, identify emerging process issues and work closely with site teams to support safe, stable and efficient operations.

Using a range of systems and analytical tools, including Vigie process monitoring software, you will help detect process deviations, support timely interventions and contribute to operational improvement across our smelters.

This position is an excellent opportunity to be an integral part of the Technical Smelting Support team that has a strong safety, operational and problem-solving focus. You will work a 12.5hr day/night 4, 5, 5 shift roster in the Brisbane CBD and report to the Operations Centre Superintendent Smelting.

What you’ll be doing

As a Smelting Analyst, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Monitoring (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) of reduction line operations and processes across our Pacific Operations smelters

• Identification of operational and technical process deviations and support of timely diagnosis and escalation activities

• Analysing process data, alarms and operational trends to support decision making and maintain operational stability

• Collaborating remotely with technical teams, supervisors and process controllers to support safe and effective operational outcomes

• Participating in technical discussions, toolbox meetings and operational reviews with both Operations Centre and site teams

• Embracing a standardised approach to work that promotes effective communication and operational excellence

• Building strong working relationships with operational and technical teams across multiple smelters

• Conducting site visits to improve process knowledge and foster collaboration with our site teams

• Following and applying Rio Tinto Health, Safety and Environment principles

About you

You will be a motivated and proactive team member who enjoys problem solving, continuous learning and working collaboratively to improve operational performance.

• Operational experience within aluminium smelting environments, with reduction line experience preferred

• A passion to work as one team and drive improvement across our smelters through listening and actively engaging with operational teams

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to interpret data and identify emerging trends

• Ability to analyse information, build options and present recommendations based on data in a clear and timely manner

• Strong verbal communication skills and confidence engaging with a variety of operational and technical stakeholders

• Ability to adhere to procedures and standardised approaches

• A high level of computer literacy and the ability to learn and utilise new systems and technologies

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment calmly and professionally

• Passion for continuous improvement and data-driven decision making

• Flexibility to cover shift rosters and leave coverage when required

What we offer

• A respectful work environment where safety is always the number one priority

• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid, or half paid parental leave

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family

• Attractive share ownership plan

• Company provided insurance cover

• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options

• Career development and 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

• Exclusive employee discounts

• Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only

Where you’ll be working

The OC Smelting team operates within the Operations Centre in Brisbane CBD. Working alongside the broader Operations Centre team, you will play an important role in supporting the performance, stability and future success of our Pacific Aluminium operations.

Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy please submit your application as soon as possible.

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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.

Respect and Inclusion

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.

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.