Area Manager Early Tonnes

Area Manager, Rhodes Ridge Early Tonnes

• Passion and commitment to the continual improvement of operations management and safety
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• Perth Based Role

About the role 

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an Area Manager, Rhodes Ridge Early Tonnes to join the Rio Tinto Projects team to lead the development of engineering and execution planning for the Rhodes Ridge Early Tonnes project. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an inclusive and collaborative team that is building the mines for Rio Tinto’s future.

We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

The Area Manager, Rhodes Ridge Early Tonnes will play a pivotal role in coordinating with Rio Tinto Iron Ore teams, engineering partners and contractors to initially deliver the engineering and execution planning for Rhodes Ridge Early Tonnes Study and subsequently lead the execution of this project. Reporting to the Project Manager, Rhodes Ridge and delivering on business and delivery excellence you will:

• Manage assigned engineering packages through study phases from scope definition to detailed engineering with a schedule driven mindset
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders to drive a culture of collaboration, participation and improvement.
• Manage engineering performance and outcomes to support compliance with the RT Standards and internal project management frameworks.
• Lead engineering effort including engagement and management of specialist contractors and consultants.
• Lead the contract procurement process in strong collaboration with key contracting partners
• Monitor, manage, and report package performance indicators to meet business requirements.
• Lead implementation of engineering optimization through improvement processes such as Capital Intensity.
• Identify and mitigate key study risks and maximize benefit from opportunities to improve project outcomes.
• Prepare and coordinate study assurance activities including Stage Gate Reviews/Approvals.
• Develops an inclusive and supportive workplace in accordance with Rio Tinto’s The Way We Work.

What you’ll bring 

• A commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and your team.
• A relevant degree or qualification in an area of project management, engineering, or similar field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management / engineering on large-scale mining or industrial projects.
• Experience in the design and/or construction of crusher and conveyors would be advantageous.
• Extensive technical, practical and leadership experience demonstrated through similar roles.
• Excellent management skills including the ability to set goals, manage time, prioritise, and allocate resources to achieve plans.
• Collaborative engagement style with ability to solve complex problems with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution - our 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
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Domestic relocation assistance

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 and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

This role will be based in our Perth Hub

Every Voice Matters 

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. 

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 or anything else that makes us different. 

Applications close on 7^th September 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to close advertising prior to this date).

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.