Conseiller(ère) Principal(e) en Conception d'Ingénierie/Principal Advisor E

at  RIO Tinto

FINDING BETTER WAYS TO PROVIDE THE MATERIALS THE WORLD NEEDS.

We are looking for driven, focused professionals with deep expertise in engineering design, commissioning, and technical support to drive the piloting and demonstration of new technologies for the Group.
This is a great opportunity to showcase your proven experience in developing technology and ensuring the delivery of these for the benefit of the wider Group.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering Office, you will be responsible for:

• Developing the strategies for the piloting and demonstration of the most material first-of-a-kind R&D technologies for the next decade
• Ensuring the Group rolls these out thorough pilots and demonstrations in a way that maximizes speed and value
• Shape and assure these via your expertise in engineering systems and next-generation technology, and fostering a high-performance culture within teams that you bring together for execution of these projects
• Driving the collection and sharing of learnings and good practices in piloting and industrial demonstration across the Group
• Contributing to the assurance and governance of critical engineering processes/approaches, including partnering and technology transfer required for successful pilots, demonstrations and implementation
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with external engineering houses to support R&D teams in delivery of pilots and demonstrations
• Standing up key test beds/ facilities including next-generation simulation models to accelerate technology delivery
• Engaging with RT Projects & Studies project teams to integrate new technology development into Greenfield Studies and Projects
• Providing expert input to Investment and Evaluation Committees, with next-generation technology delivery assurance
• Working with Product Group and Functional partners on budgeting and resourcing requirements for pilots and demonstrations, and associated impact on plan delivery
• Providing thought leadership within a community of engineering practice in effective innovation delivery

Reporting to the Head of Engineering Office, you will be responsible for:

• Developing the strategies for the piloting and demonstration of the most material first-of-a-kind R&D technologies for the next decade
• Ensuring the Group rolls these out thorough pilots and demonstrations in a way that maximizes speed and value
• Shape and assure these via your expertise in engineering systems and next-generation technology, and fostering a high-performance culture within teams that you bring together for execution of these projects
• Driving the collection and sharing of learnings and good practices in piloting and industrial demonstration across the Group
• Contributing to the assurance and governance of critical engineering processes/approaches, including partnering and technology transfer required for successful pilots, demonstrations and implementation
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with external engineering houses to support R&D teams in delivery of pilots and demonstrations
• Standing up key test beds/ facilities including next-generation simulation models to accelerate technology delivery
• Engaging with RT Projects & Studies project teams to integrate new technology development into Greenfield Studies and Projects
• Providing expert input to Investment and Evaluation Committees, with next-generation technology delivery assurance
• Working with Product Group and Functional partners on budgeting and resourcing requirements for pilots and demonstrations, and associated impact on plan delivery
• Providing thought leadership within a community of engineering practice in effective innovation deliver

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Engineering or a PhD, and ideally be a Chartered Engineer or equivalent.
• Significant experience in multiple commodities and engineering disciplines (processing, chemical, extractive metallurgy, mechanical, electrical etc.), and operational technologies (OT)
• Extensive experience in engineering design, commissioning and technical support
• Extensive industry knowledge and production experience
• In-depth understanding of the heavy industry sector including knowledge of industry trends
• A proven ability in sensing and developing technology strategies, and informing corporate strategy
• An ability to engage internally with Senior Leaders, Engineers and Technicians and externally with engineering houses
• Proven experience in leading small and large teams, and influencing beyond the line
• Experience in delivering breakthrough and enabling technologies
• Deep knowledge and experience driving innovation at pace, implementing disruptive technologies, and delivering new technologies in high-hazard environments
• An ability to identify and prioritize technology areas of the highest strategic interest
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken. Rio Tinto is a global company and the duties of this position require daily collaboration with colleagues, teams or partners based outside Quebec