Process Controller

Process Controller – Carbon Baking Furnace (CBF)

• Develop heavy industry skills that will set you up for a rewarding career
• Attractive remuneration, benefits and generous shift allowance
• Permanent opportunity with Bell Bay Aluminium, Tasmania

About The Role
We have a
Process Controller
opportunity for a highly motivated individual with mechanically minded attributes available. You will join our Carbon Baking Furnace (CBF) team working a 12-hour shift roster on the Carbon Red shift team.

Role
Reporting to the Carbon Shift Crew Leader (Red), the primary focus of a Process Controller is to measure and maintain the key process control parameters, within guidelines specified by the Superintendent, Crew Leader and CBF Technical team. To be successful in the role, your key accountabilities will include (but not limited to):

• Compliance with mandatory PPE and safety systems including completing quality pre-task risk assessments i.e. Take 5s, Critical Control Checklists and pre-start checks
• Following the guidance of and supporting the decisions of their leaders in order to achieve production targets safely
• Demonstrating accountability of allocated responsibilities and ownership of work area
• Collaborate, provide input and feedback respectfully within the wider Carbon team
• Ability to work flexibly in different teams/roles/processes and be prepared to rotate within Carbon as required
• Routine and assigned operational tasks specific to the operation of the Carbon Baking Furnace plant
• Support the improvement process to sustain and improve performance over time
• Analyse data to identify changes in the process, including trends
• Perform all tasks in a safe and effective manner

What You'll Bring
A background in running a continuous process plant is highly regarded, though in partnership with a supportive team and leadership, we will upskill you where required. You will display:

• An uncompromising commitment toward safety standards including PPE and safe work practices
• Consistency in displaying the right behaviours, is respectful and shows genuine care
• A self-motivated attitude with a drive to learn and improve
• Proven record of operating safely to achieve the work schedule and meet operational targets
• Proven ability to maintain professional relationships across teams
• A respectful, clear, concise and collaborative communication style
• An analytical mind and the capability to work with computer systems and processes
• A focus on setting and maintaining high work standards
• A high level of problem-solving skills

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 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 & salary packaging options
• Leave for all lifestyle reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

Where you'll be working
Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world's most widely used metals.

Our Bell Bay Aluminium smelter began operating in 1955 and holds a unique place in Tasmanian and Australian history as the first aluminium smelter in the Southern Hemisphere. Based approximately 50 kilometres from Launceston in Northern Tasmania, the smelter produces primary aluminium products. We have a long and proud history in Tasmania of supporting our community and are committed to building enduring relationships built on mutual respect, collaboration, and genuine partnership. You can learn more here:

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.

Every Voice Matters
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.

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