• Be part of a growing team that values safety, inclusion, and innovative thinking

• Discover & enjoy the benefits of working in the city with ad-hoc travel to the Pilbara

• 5/2, 4/3 roster, Perth based

About our Client:

Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure. Rio Tinto are expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs and improved health, safety and environmental performance.

About the Role:

WorkPac are currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer to be part of Rio Tinto's Rail Network Renewals Engineering Team. This role is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic team that is responsible for delivering Rio Tinto Rail Division's capital renewals program. The annual renewals program includes turnout renewals, level crossing renewals, plain line renewals, high output ballast cleaning, sleeper replacement and rail replacement. The successful candidate will work a 5/2, 4/3 roster for a 6-month duration, subject to extension.

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Taking projects from design through to execution and closeout

• Working with the project team and internal stakeholders to plan major track renewal works

• Completing engineering activities in accordance with RTIO engineering standards and practices

• Participating in design and constructability reviews

• Supporting staging, planning and methodology development for track renewal works

• Supporting the execution of renewal works within a multi-disciplined heavy haul rail environment

• Supporting in the management of scope, time, and quality of the project

• Governing the delivery of planned works in alignment with RTIO standards and procedures

Skills and Experience Required:

• Tertiary qualification in either Mechanical or Civil Engineering/Construction or similar

• Sound knowledge of engineering, construction and design

• Experience in a large infrastructure environment

• Ability to apply logical and critical thinking skills to projects

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Project

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to work in a team and prioritise tasks & common goals

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders

• A willingness to learn

About WorkPac:

WorkPac is Australia's leading, privately owned recruitment provider to the mining, construction, engineering, oil and gas and healthcare sectors. We are proud to partner with some of the country's leading companies to deliver rewarding career opportunities. Looking after our employees is important to us. Through our myrewards platform, we offer benefits from retail rewards through to financial, health cover, insurance, superannuation services and more.

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Click on the Apply button or for a confidential discussion please contact:

Principal Consultant: Bella Mason via Contact Number 08 9201 6268quoting the below Reference Number
Job Reference Number: 7469J20232776

Please be aware that proof of COVID-19 vaccination may apply in accordance with Public Health Orders, State Health Directions and/or site-specific Health and Safety requirements.

At WorkPac, we recognise we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.