Technical Drafter & Document Controller

At Rio Tinto, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to succeed. We actively encourage applications from women and from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We know that great technical capability comes in many forms, and we’re focused on building teams that reflect the communities we operate in and support each other to do their best work.

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

We are looking for a Technical Drafter & Document Controller to support engineering, maintenance, operations, and capital project activities through the development, management, and control of technical drawings and engineering information.

This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented drafting and document control professional to help improve access to accurate technical information while supporting safe and efficient work across the site.

Reporting to the relevant functional leader and working in a collaborative technical services environment, you will be

• Develop, revise, and maintain engineering drawings, 2D/3D models, layouts, fabrication drawings, construction drawings, P&IDs, schematics, redlines, and as-built drawings using AutoCAD and other CAD tools.
• Manage controlled engineering and operational documentation, records, manuals, procedures, asset information, and technical databases.
• Maintain document control processes, version control, retention requirements, records management systems, drawing numbering, asset numbering, and equipment tags.
• Support capital projects by managing engineering deliverables, document turnover, operational readiness requirements, and handover information.
• Administer engineering information and document management systems, including workflows, permissions, templates, and reporting.
• Generate metrics and reports using business intelligence and reporting tools to support visibility, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with document governance, engineering standards, and Management of Change requirements while providing stakeholder training and technical support.

To succeed in this role, you will have

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in drafting, design technology, document control, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of drafting experience in an industrial or engineering environment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and other CAD software, with the ability to interpret mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, and process drawings.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, drafting standards, technical documentation, document control, and records management practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Bluebeam, Hexagon, ALIM, Open Text, Power BI, MOC processes, or similar systems would be beneficial.

Even if your profile does not fully meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply, transferable skills and the right attitude are highly valued.

This role is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution and a generous 401(k) matching program.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life, including paid time off, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you are able to spend quality time with your…