Energy Innovation Engineer

Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion

Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities

Based in Labrador City, NL, a vibrant northern community known for its strong sense of community and unparalleled access to nature and outdoor activities. 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. About The Role We are looking for a Power Engineer - 1st and 2nd Class to lead the development of future business needs and support maintenance practices for the safe and reliable operation of Heat, Steam, and Air Systems across multiple high‑pressure plants. This is a great opportunity for a motivated and technically skilled professional to grow their expertise within a world‑class organization, working as part of a collaborative team in a site‑based. In Labrador City, you’ll find a close‑knit northern community where quality of life and genuine connection come naturally. Enjoy the outdoors year-round; camping, fishing, hunting, hiking and boating throughout the summer and fall seasons. Winter thrills include groomed snowmobile trails, snowshoeing trails, alpine and cross-country skiing, including night skiing, often beneath the Northern Lights. Reporting directly to the HAS Superintendant and working in a collaborative community within Maintenance Operations team, you will be

Develop technical expertise to support plant operations

Identify, develop, and drive opportunities to improve plant processes

Support the Chief Plant Engineer in all legislative requirements and assume related responsibilities when required

Build strong relationships with internal teams and clients to support processing operations and production objectives

Lead field interactions and promote a strong safety‑first work culture

Hold a valid 1st or 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency

Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license

Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude

Exhibit excellent time management skills with the ability to work effectively with limited supervision

Experience in project development and management is considered an asse

We encourage women and indigenous candidates to apply

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

Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions

A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program

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)

With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe.

IOC’s operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles.

Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company recognized one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2026 and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

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. Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Respect and Inclusion

Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ2S+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.

Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès.