Data Engineer

Leading digital projects in cross-functional teams solving challenging and complex problems
Working with latest in data technologies and digital delivery
Flexible work environment based in either Boron, CA or Wilmington, CA
For California based roles the expected salary range $105,600-$145,200

About the role

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join the established Borates Digital team – a diverse group of project leaders and data engineers responsible for delivering digital products and business results to the Borates business. Using the latest technology in data integration, modelling, engineering, and delivery, you will work directly with front line employees to change decisions and improve business results in safety, cost and production.

This is a delivery role and will work directly with end-users, data scientists, data engineers and third-party partners to identify, scope, solution and deliver digital products using agile methodologies.

This role is a great opportunity to make an immediate impact on a large, global mining business with a complex value chain by developing solutions the drive significant value-creation and improve sustainability. Reporting to the Team Lead, you will:

Work with “fusion teams” – cross functional teams of data engineers, data scientists and third-party technology companies combined with end-users (operators, maintainers, supervisors, leaders, engineers) to deliver digital products that change decisions and improve business results
Build knowledge, understanding and expertise on our data and software development platforms
Identify and scope potential projects – working from the decision backwards, investigate the problem to be solved the decision to be changed, the data and systems that underpin the business and then architect, design and deliver products that deliver the objective
Perform exploratory data analytics on business processes and operational outcomes in support of project scoping and shaping
Solve complex and challenging problems by working closely with operators, maintainers, engineers, and other subject-matter-experts
Learn and apply agile methodologies in the delivery of digital products

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for:

A bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is preferred, but progressive industry experience will be considered
Experience from anywhere – we solve problems related to everything from big machinery to commercial supply chain complexities – and we are looking for people from any industry
Highly curious, persistent engineers who want to be a unique personality in our workplace
A life-long learner – we know you won’t know everything – neither do we!
Willing to try new things; this is a one-of-a-kind team in Rio Tinto – there is nothing else quite like it
A trailblazer – we are always trying new things. Have a better way to do it? We would love to hear it!
Committed to results. We love to experiment; we love to play – but we know that most important is delivering a result

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 Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.

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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