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We actively encourage applications from women and from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We know that great technical capability comes in many forms, and we’re focused on building teams that reflect the communities we operate in and support each other to do their best work.\nWe’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide the materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values - care, courage and curiosity - guide how we work and how we treat each other.\nAbout the role\nWe are looking for a Field Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to provide technical support across the organisation, implementing, maintaining, and improving instrumentation and control systems that enable safe and efficient mine operations.\nReporting to the Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer and working in a collaborative team environment, you will be responsible for:\nSupporting the implementation of site-wide instrumentation and controls strategies and systems\n\nMaintaining and administering site standards, policies, and practices in line with regulatory, industry, and Rio Tinto requirements\n\nProviding engineering support to operations, maintenance, and reliability teams to troubleshoot, optimise, and improve instrumentation and control systems\n\nSupporting design, procurement, installation, commissioning, quality assurance, and handover activities for capital projects\n\nManaging data logging, access, and visualisation from field instruments to support monitoring, optimisation, investigations, and trend analysis\n\nSupporting technicians with day-to-day troubleshooting of instrumentation and controls systems\n\nReviewing functional descriptions and control philosophies for new or modified systems\n\nInterpreting and troubleshooting PLC programming for critical systems\n\nDeveloping, modifying, and deploying SCADA/HMI system graphics\n\nReviewing instrumentation and controls drawings for new installations\n\nSupporting commissioning of new and modified instrumentation and controls systems\n\nUpdating drawings and documentation to reflect as-built conditions in line with management of change requirements\n\nDeveloping and reviewing instrumentation and control equipment specifications for procurement\n\nSupporting upgrades to obsolete or unsupported systems\n\nParticipating in risk assessments to support project planning and execution\n\nAbout you\nA commitment to the safety of yourself and your team\n\nBachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering\n\n2+ years’ experience in engineering and/or maintenance roles\n\nKnowledge of PLC programming methods including ladder logic, structured text, and function block\n\nExperience with Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation equipment\n\nFamiliarity with PLC and SCADA/HMI software (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View SE, CCW)\n\nExperience with PlantPAx-deployed SCADA systems\n\nExperience developing and programming SCADA graphics\n\nAbility to interpret instrumentation and control drawings\n\nExperience facilitating design reviews\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications\n\nBasic capability with computer-aided design software (AutoCAD or similar)\n\nBasic understanding of network architecture and industrial communication protocols\n\nExperience developing and implementing commissioning plans for complex systems\n\nProven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team\n\nStrong critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills\n\nEffective communication skills\n\nDemonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing priorities\n\nStrong multitasking and organisational skills\n\nWhat we offer\nA work environment where safety is always the number one priority.\n\nCompetitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.\n\nAccess to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.\n\nExcellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; generous 401k matching program.\n\nAttractive share ownership plan.\n\nComprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.\n\nA generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.\n\nDiscount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.\n\nAccess to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.\n\nWhere you’ll be working\nOnce in operation, Resolution Copper has the potential to supply nearly 25% of U.S. copper demand and create several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer Mining District of Arizona, with an economic value estimated at several billion dollars over the life of the mine.\nThe project will rely on a block caving technique to extract the deposit, which lies more than 2,000 metres below the surface. This method uses gravity to remove the ore and is the most viable way to recover the resource.\nIn 2019, the project achieved a significant milestone with the issuance of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) by the U.S. Forest Service. In anticipation of the Final Environmental Impact Statement, Resolution Copper continues permitting and community engagement activities, reclamation of the historic Magma Mine site, shaft and underground development studies, and advancing data collection to further orebody knowledge.\nAbout Rio Tinto\nRio 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.\nWe 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.\nRespect and Inclusion\nRio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\nWe are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.\nRio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. 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