• Fantastic Opportunity to join a Leading Mining & Resources Client

• Attractive Perth CBD location close to public transport, cafes, shops etc.

• Monday to Friday roster | 12-month duration with the potential for extension!

About the 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 Technical Engineer to join our esteemed mining client, based in Perth. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of data utilisation within the mining sector. The position offers a Monday to Friday roster for an initial 12-month duration, with potential for extension.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Master the Foundry platform and tools.

• Understand how the business utilizes data in existing tools and integrate it into the Foundry Ontology.

• Engage deeply with user workflows to identify relevant datasets.

• Collaborate with IT departments to acquire and maintain new datasets and pipelines.

• Ingest data from various sources onto the Foundry platform, perform basic transformations, and create new datasets based on the business Ontology.

• Convert structured data from multiple sources into operational workflows.

• Develop applications using Foundry's products such as Workshop, TypeScript Functions, and Actions.

• Implement time series analysis.

• Conduct ad-hoc data analysis.

• Manage stakeholder expectations while considering project objectives, value, time, and resource constraints.

• Build custom applications for user groups in collaboration with customers.

• Iteratively implement solutions with end users, focusing on critical questions and pain points.

• Collaborate with Technical Lead and other Foundry engineers to develop robust solutions with minimal technical debt.

• Identify opportunities for quick solutions to improve existing business processes.

• Provide rotational support for Foundry applications.

• Communicate issues and blockers with Project and Technical Leads.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven expertise in piping and data engineering is mandatory.

• Proficiency in handling large datasets, familiarity with PySpark is advantageous.

• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript programming skills for application development.

• Experience in UX/UI design is beneficial.

• Familiarity with data modeling concepts.

• Preferably, prior experience in mining or rail industries.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

About WorkPac

WorkPac is Australia's largest privately owned workforce services business with over 1.3 million registered candidates. We offer tailored solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across Mining, Construction, Healthcare and more. Our consistent promise to both candidates and clients is that choosing WorkPac is always a 'Good Move'.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button or for more information please contact:

WorkPac Principal Consultant: Tiana Roche on 02 4927 7734 quoting the below reference number.

Job Reference Number: 7469J20244586

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.