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Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company
Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your technical and professional expertise
A company with a world class reputation for safety and performance. –Boron, California
For California based roles the expected salary range is $90,000 - $123,750
About the role
We are seeking a talented Control System Engineer to support and improve our Fixed Plant Operations. This includes the Boric Acid, Primary Process, Fusing and Shipping Plants at our open pit Boron mine in Boron, CA. This role is a great opportunity to join a technical team and contribute to the success of the Rio Tinto.
Reporting to the Engineering and Controls Superintendent you will:
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality programs and standards for Rio Tinto Minerals and outside regulatory agencies.
- Promote behavioral safety.
- Establish a constructive culture in the team by demonstrating and utilizing appropriate leadership behavior, symbols and systems.
- Work with Process Control professionals to implement process control improvements.
- Configuring process control software and process graphics.
- Instruct electricians in field device work related to the control systems to assure field devices are interfaced, tested, and functioning correctly.
- Lead or assist troubleshooting efforts associated with the control systems to avoid or minimize production upsets and/or downtime.
- Support Operations by assisting in training operators on how the control systems functions and in diagnosing operating problems.
- Lead or assist in control system upgrade projects.
- Communicate effectively during functional checkouts, start-up, and commissioning of process control related projects.
- Read and interpret drawings (P&ID, Logic, etc.) sketches, graphs, charts, vendor specifications, and instructional materials to make equipment work properly.
- Remain flexible and willing to work on different assignments as required.
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer or Electronics or related field.
- Minimum of two years of prior experience with PLCs, preferably Allen Bradley or Modicon and HMIs preferably Factorytalk View or Wonderware.
- Prior experience with different industrial networks like Modbus+, Ethernet and DeviceNet is an asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills for complex problems that are encountered.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn and to make an impact.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in teams, influence people, make critical decisions, and communicate effectively with a variety of personnel.
What we offer
We are committed to providing our employees with what they deserve. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
- Access to top tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
- A 6% of eligible pay Company contribution to save for your retirement needs
- Generous 401(k) Company match program (company match dollar per dollar up to 6% of your base pay) up to defined limits
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto stock in the form of ADRs and includes matching Company shares.
- Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life (vacation, short-term sick leave, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave).
- Regional and national discounts program for a multitude of leisure purposes and products
- Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
- Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals.
Where you will be working
This role is located in Boron, CA. Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We provide 30 per cent of the world's supply of refined borates, remarkable minerals that are essential to life and to modern living.
Also known for its 20 Mule Team Borax brand, Rio Tinto Borates traces its roots to California’s Death Valley, where borate deposits were discovered in 1872.
The twenty-mule teams Borax used to haul ore out of the remote desert live on as a symbol of our commitment to innovation. Rio Tinto Borates distinguishes itself through world-class safety, environmental and community practices, and a commitment to constant innovation and improvement.
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
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
Control System Engineer
Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company
Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your technical and professional expertise
A company with a world class reputation for safety and performance. –Boron, California
For California based roles the expected salary range is $90,000 - $123,750
About the role
We are seeking a talented Control System Engineer to support and improve our Fixed Plant Operations. This includes the Boric Acid, Primary Process, Fusing and Shipping Plants at our open pit Boron mine in Boron, CA. This role is a great opportunity to join a technical team and contribute to the success of the Rio Tinto.
Reporting to the Engineering and Controls Superintendent you will:
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality programs and standards for Rio Tinto Minerals and outside regulatory agencies.
- Promote behavioral safety.
- Establish a constructive culture in the team by demonstrating and utilizing appropriate leadership behavior, symbols and systems.
- Work with Process Control professionals to implement process control improvements.
- Configuring process control software and process graphics.
- Instruct electricians in field device work related to the control systems to assure field devices are interfaced, tested, and functioning correctly.
- Lead or assist troubleshooting efforts associated with the control systems to avoid or minimize production upsets and/or downtime.
- Support Operations by assisting in training operators on how the control systems functions and in diagnosing operating problems.
- Lead or assist in control system upgrade projects.
- Communicate effectively during functional checkouts, start-up, and commissioning of process control related projects.
- Read and interpret drawings (P&ID, Logic, etc.) sketches, graphs, charts, vendor specifications, and instructional materials to make equipment work properly.
- Remain flexible and willing to work on different assignments as required.
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer or Electronics or related field.
- Minimum of two years of prior experience with PLCs, preferably Allen Bradley or Modicon and HMIs preferably Factorytalk View or Wonderware.
- Prior experience with different industrial networks like Modbus+, Ethernet and DeviceNet is an asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills for complex problems that are encountered.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn and to make an impact.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in teams, influence people, make critical decisions, and communicate effectively with a variety of personnel.
What we offer
We are committed to providing our employees with what they deserve. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
- Access to top tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
- A 6% of eligible pay Company contribution to save for your retirement needs
- Generous 401(k) Company match program (company match dollar per dollar up to 6% of your base pay) up to defined limits
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto stock in the form of ADRs and includes matching Company shares.
- Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life (vacation, short-term sick leave, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave).
- Regional and national discounts program for a multitude of leisure purposes and products
- Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
- Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals.
Where you will be working
This role is located in Boron, CA. Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We provide 30 per cent of the world's supply of refined borates, remarkable minerals that are essential to life and to modern living.
Also known for its 20 Mule Team Borax brand, Rio Tinto Borates traces its roots to California’s Death Valley, where borate deposits were discovered in 1872.
The twenty-mule teams Borax used to haul ore out of the remote desert live on as a symbol of our commitment to innovation. Rio Tinto Borates distinguishes itself through world-class safety, environmental and community practices, and a commitment to constant innovation and improvement.
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
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Control Systems Engineer
Document your engineering credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, professional engineering licenses, and any IEC or ISA certifications early. PERM requires your employer to demonstrate you meet the job's minimum requirements, so gaps in documented credentials can delay or derail the labor certification.
Target manufacturers with in-house automation teams
Companies running their own PLC, SCADA, or DCS engineering departments are far more likely to sponsor green cards than firms that contract out controls work. Look for postings listing proprietary systems like Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Honeywell as required, not preferred.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level II or III wages for control systems roles before you accept an offer, since underpaying triggers PERM denial.
Search green card sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter roles by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history so you only see employers who have filed PERM for engineering positions before. Migrate Mate surfaces this filing data directly, saving you the manual work of cross-referencing DOL disclosure files.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path with your hiring manager
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, the employer typically files EB-3. Roles requiring a master's or equivalent open the EB-2 track with potentially shorter backlogs for some nationalities. Confirm which category the job description supports before PERM is filed.
Understand how the PERM recruitment audit window affects your start date
DOL requires employers to complete specific recruitment steps before filing PERM, and USCIS can audit the process for up to five years. If the employer rushes the recruitment phase to meet a hiring deadline, an audit finding later can invalidate your entire petition.
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Find Control Systems Engineer JobsControl Systems Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Control Systems Engineer role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Control Systems Engineer positions qualify for EB-3 because the standard minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering. EB-2 applies when the employer genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent for the specific role. If the job description lists a bachelor's as sufficient, USCIS will categorize it as EB-3 regardless of your own higher credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status renewed in three-year increments, subject to the annual lottery cap for most applicants. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the petition stage. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year before USCIS even receives the I-140, and priority date backlogs affect applicants born in India and China significantly.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role, post a job order with the state workforce agency, run two Sunday newspaper advertisements or equivalent, and document all applicant rejections. The employer then files the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. Audit risk is real, so the recruitment steps must be completed in strict sequence and within specific timeframes.
How can I find Control Systems Engineer jobs where the employer has already committed to green card sponsorship?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters positions by employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history for engineering roles. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process, rather than spending months convincing an employer to start it from scratch, which many will decline to do for mid-level candidates.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I receive my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change employers if your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more and the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For Controls Engineers, a new position in automation, process control, or systems integration typically qualifies. Your attorney must file a portability memo with USCIS to preserve your priority date and approved petition.
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