Head of Engineering Office - London, United Kingdom - Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Head of Engineering Office

Lead a team of senior technical experts in our new Innovation, Science & Technology Group
Shape and assure the piloting and demonstration of the Group's most material new technologies
Work from London, Brisbane, Perth, Bundoora or Montreal

About the Role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for a driven, focused leader 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 strategies and ensuring these inform the wider corporate strategy.

Reporting to the
Global Head of Innovation, Science & Technology, you will be responsible for:

Developing the strategies and providing programmatic leadership, for the groupwide technology and science platforms that underpin 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
Leading, mentoring and supporting a highly effective team of senior global experts in engineering systems and nextgeneration technology, and fostering a highperformance culture
Driving the collection and sharing of learnings and good practices in piloting and industrial demonstration across the Group
Owning and continuing to enhance the assurance and governance of critical engineering processes/approaches, including partnering and technology transfer required for successful pilots, demonstrations and implementation
Developing and owning partnerships with external engineering houses to support R&D teams in delivery of pilots and demonstrations
Making the case for and standing up key test beds/ facilities including nextgeneration simulation models to accelerate technology delivery
Engaging with RT Projects & Studies Leadership to integrate new technology development into Greenfield Studies and Projects
Supporting Group Investment and Evaluation Committees, and Product Group Investment Committees, with nextgeneration technology delivery assurance
Working with Product Group and Functional SLTs on budgeting and resourcing requirements for pilots and demonstrations, and associated impact on plan delivery
Leading and building groupwide capability to consistently deliver pilots and demonstrations at pace
Sponsoring and leading a community of engineering practice in effective innovation delivery

About You

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 engineering disciplines (mechanical, chemical, electrical etc.), and operational technologies (OT)
Extensive experience in engineering design, commissioning and technical support
Extensive industry knowledge and production experience (e.g. O&G, mining other natural resources)
Indepth 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/Exec Leaders, Engineers and Technicians and externally with engineering houses (up to CEO level)
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 highhazard environments
An ability to identify and prioritize technology areas of the highest strategic interest
Fluency in English essential with additional fluency in French preferred but not essential

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 subsidized private health insurance for employees and immediate family
Attractive share ownership plan
Company provided insurance cover
Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
Ongoing access to familyfriendly health and medical wellbeing support
Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Possible relocation assistance

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs.

Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers