Graduate Program 2027 - Power Supply Engineer at New Zealand Aluminium Smelter
Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand · Full Time
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- Experience
- Up to 2 yrs
- Salary
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- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Power System Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be in their final year or recent graduates with less than two years of experience, have the right to work in Australia or New Zealand, and hold a current "C Class" Manual Driver’s License at program start.
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Job description
Program Overview
Join the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter at Tiwai Point near Invercargill as a Graduate Power Supply Engineer, where large-scale operations, teamwork, and rigorous safety protocols blend daily. This two-year Graduate Program is designed to cultivate both core engineering fundamentals and forward-looking capabilities.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a major global mining and materials company operating across 35 nations, producing essential materials like iron ore, copper, aluminium, and critical minerals, supporting global energy transitions and societal prosperity. With a 150-year history, Rio Tinto emphasizes sustainable innovations to lower emissions and uphold stringent environmental, social, and governance standards.
Role Responsibilities and Environment
As a graduate engineer, you will collaborate with seasoned professionals, developing insights into equipment, system interactions, and process improvements to guarantee safe, reliable operations at the smelter. The position offers a strong technical foundation and early career momentum through hands-on experience.
Eligibility Criteria
- Final year students or recent graduates with fewer than two years of relevant experience
- Right to work in Australia or New Zealand (citizens, permanent residents, or appropriate visa holders)
- Valid "C Class" Manual Driver’s License by program commencement
Benefits and Perks
- Permanent employment with Rio Tinto in a safety-first environment
- Competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience plus an annual incentive scheme
- Comprehensive health benefits including subsidised private insurance for employees and immediate family
- Participation in an attractive share ownership plan
- Company-provided insurance coverage
- Numerous salary sacrifice and packaging options
- Support for career advancement including education and leadership development
- Access to family-friendly health and wellbeing services
- Generous leave entitlements covering vacations, parental and sick leave
- Exclusive discounts on banking, accommodation, cars, retail, and more
- Assistance with domestic relocation expenses
Work Location
The role is based at the NZ Aluminium Smelter on Tiwai Peninsula, Southland, utilizing renewable hydroelectric power to produce aluminium with a remarkably low carbon footprint. The smelter mainly uses alumina from Rio Tinto's Yarwun and Queensland refineries. Approximately 90% of the aluminium produced is exported. The smelter is a joint venture between Rio Tinto (79.36%) and Sumitomo Chemical Company (20.64%).
Diversity and Inclusion
Rio Tinto actively encourages applicants from Indigenous backgrounds, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, mature workers, people with disabilities, and diverse cultures. The company fosters an inclusive environment emphasizing respect and equal treatment for all employees regardless of differing characteristics or identities.
Level
Entry
Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree