Senior Electrical Engineer (Asset Integrity)

Quick Facts

Role: Senior Electrical Engineer (Asset Integrity)

Provide strategic oversight for the safety, reliability, integrity, and lifecycle management of electrical, power, control, and instrumentation assets across a world-class industrial operation.

Description

Own electrical asset risk assessment, compliance and assurance programs, arc-flash and electrical protection reviews, and long-term infrastructure capital planning. Collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, Projects, and Procurement to improve electrical system performance and safety while addressing obsolescence and lifecycle needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess electrical, power, control, and instrumentation asset condition, performance, integrity, and business risk; develop lifecycle strategies for safety, reliability, and obsolescence.
• Establish compliance and assurance programs aligned with Rio Tinto Asset Management requirements, engineering standards, and applicable national and industry regulations.
• Lead arc flash studies and electrical protection reviews to strengthen electrical safety and risk controls.
• Develop and prioritize a 10-year capital plan for electrical infrastructure, balancing safety, integrity, reliability, obsolescence, regulatory requirements, and financial constraints.
• Own and drive implementation of electrical and safety standards, including key elements of Rio Tinto electrical safety standards.
• Provide specialized engineering guidance to cross-functional teams; communicate risks, recommendations, and priorities clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Manage support service contracts and coordinate with Procurement, Projects, and Maintenance to maintain effective supply and service arrangements for key electrical asset classes.
• Lead continuous improvement in electrical asset reliability, systems, and processes; serve as a central technical contact for key electrical systems.

Requirements

• Commitment to safety for yourself and your team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) or equivalent practical experience with complex electrical, power, control, or instrumentation systems.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, project engineering, maintenance, operations, or a related technical environment.
• Experience developing asset management plans and business cases balancing safety, operational reliability, regulatory requirements, asset risk, and financial constraints.
• Experience leading or supporting electrical/instrumentation/control protection, assurance, or related activities in an industrial environment.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and communicate complex electrical risks and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Safety-first work environment.
• Competitive base salary with an annual incentive bonus.
• Health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, plus voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan (up to 6% defined company contribution and generous 401(k) matching).
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive leave policies (paid time off, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave).
• Generous parental leave policy.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling or expert guidance.