Run Plant Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Run Plant Engineer responsible for safe and stable day-to-day operations of the production unit. This role offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between EHS, commercial, manufacturing, and R&D, focusing on shorter-range process improvement initiatives.

• Support the site’s safety efforts through activities such as safety observations, safety improvement projects, and key safety procedure audits.
• Resolve day-to-day production issues and process problems.
• Initiate and/or approve Management of Change (MOC) requests, including action items, training, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and communication of changes.
• Assist in incident investigations, identifying root causes and appropriate corrective actions to improve safety and environmental performance at the Bessemer City site.
• Analyze Asset Utilization data for reliability and capacity improvement opportunities.
• Engage in process safety assessment and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate process technology information.

Requirements

• BS in Chemical Engineering (strong consideration for candidates with experience in Extractive Metallurgy, Minerals Processing, or Hydrometallurgy).
• 3–10 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment (crystallizer experience and cGMP or equivalent quality systems experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of chemical processing with the ability to solve complex chemical engineering process problems.
• Exposure to production and process functions.
• Proficiency in Project Management and AFE Process.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary reflective of skills and experience, with an annual incentive bonus.
• Top-tier family-friendly health programs, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, plus various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan with up to 6% defined company contribution and a generous 401k matching program.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive leave policies covering PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, paid bereavement leave, and a generous parental leave policy.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counseling or expert guidance for employees and their families.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries. We produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials essential for the global energy transition and societal progress. With 150 years of mining experience, our purpose is to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs—striving for innovation, low emissions, and adherence to environmental, social, and governance standards. We foster partnerships to solve challenges and create win-win opportunities.

At Rio Tinto, we are committed to an inclusive environment where all voices are heard, and cultures are respected. We particularly welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.