Engineer Electrical & Control Systems

About the Company

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 LGBTI+ 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.

About the Role

We are looking for an Electrical and Control Systems Engineer to join our inclusive and diverse Maintenance Planning & Engineering (MP&E) Team. This unique role will allow you to ensure the safety, reliability and performance of Fixed Plant electrical, control system, and instrumentation assets here at Rio Tinto.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to build technical capability and practical experience while working within established procedures and under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Reporting to the MP&E Engineering Superintendent, you will be:

• Minimizing business interruptions by providing engineering support for escalated electrical, control system, network, and instrumentation faults
• Providing technical guidance and oversight for complex instrumentation, control systems, and electrical asset maintenance work to maintenance, operations, project, and commercial teams
• Executing programs of work to optimize asset management for electrical assets
• Reviewing Management of Change for site assets, including control system and process control assets
• Leading capital projects for electrical, control system, and instrumentation upgrades
• Coordinating with central E&C Engineering and act as the point of escalation for complex control system and electrical asset fault diagnosis and recovery
• Monitoring and maintaining advanced control system schemes

About You

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Knowledge and experience in electrical engineering and process control disciplines and at least 3 years of industry experience
• Previous site experience within a mining or port environment in a control system support role.
• Operational experience and proficiency with Schneider PLCs and Citect SCADA systems would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of Reliability Engineering and Asset Management practices
• 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
• Current ‘C’ Class Driver's License (Manual)

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience, with an 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 (annual leave, paid parental leave, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

Where you’ll be working

This role is offered on 8 days on, 6 days off family friendly roster, FIFO from Perth to Western Turner 2 (Part of the Great Tom Price Operations). Western Turner Syncline 2 is located about 35 km north-west of Tom Price in the Pilbara. It’s part of Rio Tinto’s Greater Tom Price operations and is accessible via fly-in fly-out. The site offers a great opportunity to work in the stunning Pilbara landscape while being part of a supportive and safety-focused team.

Applications close on Tuesday 12th May 2026.

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 LGBTI+ 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.