Construction Coordinator

Construction Coordinator – RMA Capital Projects

• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits

• Residential role in the Coastal Town of Gladstone working a 9-day fortnight

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

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

This role is to manage and support effective daily planning and execution of construction works for the Yarwun RMA Projects. As the Construction Coordinator for the Capital Projects owners team you will provide supervision and planning to construction You will be responsible for ensuring that contractor teams actively achieve construction works to site safety policies and project QA requirements.

Reporting to the Superintendent RMA Wall Raise and working a 9 Day Fortnight, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of the contract, the specifications, safety and environmental regulations for site,
• Effectively coordinating and supervising on-site resources for the project,
• Ensuring all workers are inducted to site and hold relevant qualifications and site-based competency for the works being performed,
• Monitoring construction progress and compliance to safety and environmental standards,
• Conduct in Field Critical Control Verification of Works being performed by the Contractors,
• Conduct in field audits that works are being executed safely to the relevant site and project work standards,
• Provide input into schedule performance through in field verification of schedule milestones,
• Supports development of monthly schedule reports,
• Supports compliance with standardised processes, systems and tools
• Maintains the relationship with contracting and other project planning stakeholders,
• Maintains relationships with the cost engineering and contract groups to ensure that implications of changes are well articulated,

HSE Accountabilities

• Ensure all projects adhere to HSE directives.
• Understand and comply with all legislative and RTA HSE requirements and incorporate as required.
• Notify management of potential hazards/impacts and any potential HSE improvements.
• Become involved in HSE activities and actively participate in HSE initiatives.
• Report and participate in any HSE incident investigations as required.
• Lead through personal example commitment to HSE; ensure 2-way communication with employees
• Ensure project risk assessments are undertaken.
• Avoid needless waste of energy and materials.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Minimum 5 Years Site Experience,
• Site experience as a Leading Hand / Supervisor or Engineer (Civil or Mechanical preferred, Electrical also beneficial)
• Demonstrated commercial experience includes planning up to 4weeks ahead,
• Demonstrated Experience as Part of a Team
• Strong Communication Skills,
• Project Management Qualification beneficial but not required

What we offer

• Domestic relocation provided
• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Excellent retirement plan
• Paid Parental Leave Up to 9 Months (No distinction between primary or secondary carer)
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

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.

Rio Tinto Aluminium – Yarwun Operations

With production beginning in 2004 at our Yarwun alumina refinery, located approximately 10 kilometres north-west of Gladstone in Central Queensland, today the operation produces more than three million tonnes of alumina per year.

Around 700 people support the operation, with an additional 350 contractors on site each year as part of scheduled maintenance shutdown activities. Thanks to its ‘Industry 4.0’ focus, Yarwun is also a leader in trialing new technologies to improve operations on site, including 3D printing, robotics and drones in confined spaces, and is home to Rio Tinto’s innovative Queensland Research and Development Centre (QRDC).

Along with Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland Alumina Limited, our Yarwun Operation supports the local community in a wide range of initiatives through Here for Gladstone.

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.

Closing date 13^th April 2023

“Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy please submit your application as soon as possible.”