Job Satisfaction at Rio Tinto

Designing and drafting using software as per the standard and specification for the subdivision projects which includes earthworks, road works, stormwater drainage, sewer and water.

My role currently varies as a graduate but I am always satisfied and enjoy learning new skills and taking on new responsibilities.

My role changes as I am a graduate. If I am on site, I can expect to participate in the morning meetings, complete any actions that may arise from those meetings, and then get started on the improvement projects I am working on. Throughout the day, if there is a breakdown, we can be approached to provide technical support. Typically I will go into the plant at least once a day to do some inspections or investigate an issue.

My leaders tend to slowly build up my responsibilities as I gain experience which ensures that I'm being setup for success. I love to lead projects and my leaders give me the space to do that whilst also ensuring that I have the correct context and experience to produce quality deliverables.

I perform the day-to-day duties of a regular worker with the ability to try things outside my field of study to get more experience/exposure. As a graduate we are provided excellent support and care.

I really enjoy the strategy and planning side of my role and then implementing and doing the hands on work while on-site gives me full circle exposure to our work.

Working with maintainers on maintenance improvement projects to increase availability of assets.

Building safety reports and dashboards for the Autonomous Haul System. Meeting with mine stakeholders and system engineers

I am at a mine site where I have the same role as an engineer. I have spent plenty of time by myself, which is an excellent learning opportunity where I feel supported by my seniors. I have also had a lot of opportunities for development and formal training.

this can be variable, anything from project work through to sampling routine daily analysis.

Involves assisting with the delivery of approved projects for execution. Lots of interactions with stakeholders to ensure deliverables are completed, and that it is being completed in the best possible way.

Manage internal communications for the departments we support. Write content for internal media platforms. Arrange and coordinate filming employees delivering key messages.

Very repetitive tasks. Spend long hours driving to areas where no one works alone which gets very lonely at times.

It changes significantly between graduate rotations but I generally spend most of the day in the field working on rigs. It can be difficult to get office time for development opportunities.

Wake up at 5am, attend prestart at 5:45am, drive to the RC rig, log rock chips outside in 40 degrees until 5:30pm, finish work at about 6:15. Rinse and repeat. As a Geologist, if you can get out of this role the work is very satisfying, otherwise not great for strong technical people.

Asset reporting, project execution

reporting, operational support, troubleshooting, project work, site improvements and safety

I've reached a point in my grad program where responsibilities have gotten monotonous.

Receiving engineering requests, completing concepts and presenting to stakeholders, getting approvals to complete work, inspecting and scoping out works.

Process plans and change of parameters for Equipment in area assigned Short term projects (looking at managing equipment) Medium term projects (Changing/Optimisation of process)