***English to follow*** **Principal Advisor, Process Control Systems** * Exceptional opportunity to work for a pioneering company at the forefront of mining operations. * Join a global network and diverse team where individuals are encouraged to share unique perspectives and develop knowledge and connections. * Position based in Fort Dauphin – Madagascar **About the Role** **Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.** We are seeking a Principal Advisor, Process Control Systems to join our team. Your role will be to lead and support the stable operation of PCS assets. This position is designed to implement asset management processes, build a team, and develop support tools for instrumentation and process control systems. Reporting to the Manager Asset & Project, your key responsibilities will include: * Implement asset management processes and support tools across various PCS asset management streams. * Identify improvement opportunities within PCS asset management systems and processes by gathering stakeholder feedback. * Manage the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all process control systems, including DCS, PLC, SCADA, and instrumentation. * Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for PCS equipment. * Ensure compliance with all applicable safety and environmental regulations. * Manage PCS documentation, including schematics, specifications, and procedures. * Collaborate with Business Units and Sites to sustain and integrate PCS asset management systems and processes. * Lead, coach, mentor, and train to build capabilities within Sites and Business Units. * Stay updated on technological advancements and implement relevant training programs. **Your Qualifications:** * Hold an engineering degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field; * Minimum of 8 years of experience in a process control environment, preferably in the mining or mineral processing industry, with at least 4 years of proven experience managing and leading technical teams. * Strong experience in coaching and change management; * Solid knowledge of industrial programmable logic controller (PLC) programming in IEC languages on Rockwell and Allen Bradley systems, and good command of SCADA design and programming; * Solid expertise in control system design; * In-depth knowledge of process measurement and control instruments, as well as strong understanding of network system design and implementation; * Familiarity with international standards in control and automation; * Strong project management and risk management skills, with excellent ability to optimize resources; * Good understanding of budgetary and financial principles, and experience in auditing and governance; * Fluent in both French and English **What We Offer** * A work environment where safety is always the top priority. * Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension plans, and savings plans. * Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) Internal Job Posting **About QMM** QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) is a global leader in heavy mineral sands mining and the largest mineral sands mine in Madagascar. Located near Fort Dauphin in the southeastern tip of Madagascar, QMM has been extracting ilmenite since 2009 and produces zircon and monazite-bearing sand as by-products. QMM currently employs 500 staff and 1500 service providers on site. #ENG ****************************************************** **Principal Advisor, Process Control Systems** * Join a leading global company. * Supporting critical hires for Rio Tinto’s Leadership team * Role based in Tolagnaro,Madagascar. **About the role** Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for a Principal Advisor, Process Control Systems to join our team. Your role will be to lead and support the stable operation of PCS assets. This position is designed to implement asset management processes, build a team, and develop support tools for instrumentation and process control systems. Reporting to the Manager Asset & Project, your main responsibilities will include: * Implementing asset management processes and support tools across various PCS asset management streams. * Identifying improvement opportunities within PCS asset management systems and processes by gathering stakeholder feedback. * Managing the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all process control systems, including DCS, PLC, SCADA, and instrumentation. * Developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs for PCS equipment. * Ensuring compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations. * Managing PCS documentation, including schematics, specifications, and procedures. * Collaborating with Business Units and Sites to sustain and integrate PCS asset management systems and processes. * Leading, coaching, mentoring, and training teams to build capabilities within Sites and Business Units. * Staying up to date with technological advancements and implementing relevant training programs. **What you’ll bring** * Holds an engineering degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or an equivalent field; * A minimum of 8 years of experience in a process control environment, preferably in the mining or mineral processing industry with at least 4 years of proven experience in managing and leading technical teams. * Strong coaching and change management experience; * Solid knowledge of PLC programming in IEC languages on Rockwell and Allen Bradley systems and Good command of SCADA design and programming; * Solid expertise in control system design; * In-depth knowledge of process measurement and control instruments as well as a good command of network system design and implementation; * Knowledge of international standards in control and automation; * Strong project management and risk management skills, with a strong ability to optimize resources; * Good understanding of budgetary and financial principles and experience in auditing and governance; * Fluent in both French and English **What we offer** * A work environment where safety is always the number one priority. * Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension, and savings plans * Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) Internal Job Posting **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. **Respect and Inclusion** 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 and/ or anything else that makes us different. At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Women, the LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities (PWD) and people from different cultural backgrounds. We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our teams enhance our way of working and our ability to achieve success together