Area Manager Non-Process Infrastructure & Rail

Area Manager Non-Process Infrastructure & Rail

• Make an impact and contribute to the development of a world-class project
• Make a positive impact through delivery of large scale mining decarbonisation and electrification
• Great opportunity to work for a global company at the forefront of mining innovation

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an experienced Area Manager to focus on the non-process infrastructure, electrification and rail components of large-scale, multibillion-dollar development projects in the Pilbara region. This role will see you working in a small, highly capable project team working through pre-feasibility, feasibility, and execution stages, with a key focus on decarbonisation and electrification technologies.

This is a highly sort-after and unique opportunity to contribute to electrification and decarbonisation in the mining industry whilst working for an organisation that has a track-record of success in new mining development projects.

Reporting to the Study Manager and working in a collaborative environment, you will:

• Ensure adequate scope definition of the area is carried out during the Feasibility study stages
• Manage the overall design development of the area in conjunction with engineering and design partners
• Manage deliverables through an integrated data model from study through implementation to final handover stages
• Monitor overall progress of the area both within the design offices and the site installation of the facilities within the area
• Assist with development of the study execution schedule and cost controls requirements for the area of the Project
• Encourage the use and implementation of new technologies such as data analytics, automation of facilities and productivity and maintenance optimisation and digitisation
• Communicate and manage relationships with key partners both within and external to the project team
• Ensure all necessary reporting is carried out in accordance with the Project reporting requirements and timeframes
• Identify and support the development of capabilities to facilitate and leverage the transfer of technical knowledge across the Rio Tinto Group.
• Maintain a wide network with external providers of equipment and technical leaders across the innovation and technology industry where applicable to the scope of this area.

What you will bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil engineering preferred

• Extensive experience in a Project or Area Manager roles within the mining or similar industries
• Previous experience with renewable energy, decarbonisation and electrification
• Exposure to heavy mobile equipment maintenance and/or operations beneficial
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaborative leadership capability

What we offer

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

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• 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 & 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)
• Relocation assistance where necessary

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 almost 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

Rio Tinto’s Development and Technology group engages and partner with Rio Tinto businesses across 73 operating sites, 35 countries and 6 continents to help create value, manage risk and innovate for the future, whilst providing range of support and services functions, to ensure technical optimisation, establish and transfer best practices, develop strategies to drive performance improvements, and ensure that technical innovation provides a source of long-term competitive advantage.

Rio Tinto Projects helps to grow our business by building new mines and assets and studying the different options for both new construction projects and operations approaching closure. We are recognised for delivering safely on time and on budget or better. We have won multiple awards for our work, including the Gudai-Darri Project, Amrun Bauxite mine in North Queenslandand on the AutoHaul™ driverless trains in the Pilbara, Western Australia.

Every Voice Matters

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.

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.

Applications close on Wednesday, 15^th March (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)