Construction Superintendent - Sustaining Capital

Superintendent Construction

• Be part of an expanding dynamic team with excellent career development opportunities
• Support our Sustaining Capital Project teams across various locations and projects
• Fly out from Perth, on 5 days on, 2 days off / 4 days on, 3 days off roster

Where we’re all welcome 

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 who we are.  

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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength.  The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.   

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We have several exciting new opportunities to join our Sustaining Capital Project Teams as a Construction Superintendent, to support the delivery of various portfolios of projects.

These opportunities will be working within a high performing team, that will support our Sustaining Capital delivery and study teams in the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects across a range of disciplines including structural, mechanical, electrical, non-process infrastructure, water management, bulk earthworks, and civils. Utilising strong leadership and construction management expertise, this role will play a pivotal part in the delivery of a portfolio of projects in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

The successful candidates will be passionate about developing and supporting diverse teams and contracting partners in achieving successful outcomes for projects. You will place a strong focus of Rio Tinto’s core values, HSEC priorities and developing and leading high performing teams. You thrive on collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with various stakeholders. In addition, to be successfully considered for this role you will also:

• Demonstrate strong personal commitment to the safety of yourself and others
• Have proven on-site construction experience across multi-disciplinary projects (i.e., building, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, civil and earthworks).
• Be willing to assume legislative Statutory Supervisor accountabilities and be working toward relevant qualifications by end 2025.
• Apply wide professional knowledge, experience, technical expertise and skills to all phases of construction.
• Have a keen interest in innovation and best practice in the engineering and construction field and the drive to apply this knowledge to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Extensive contractor management and engagement experience.
• Effective problem solving, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
• Exposure to RTIO Processes and systems would be advantageous (particularly in Project Delivery teams).
• A self-starting highly motivated and goal-oriented individual.

Where you’ll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand.

We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

Opportunities exist across various locations, operating on a Fly in, Fly out 5 days on, 2 days off / 4 days on: 3 days off.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please connect with your leader to discuss your career aspirations and follow the prompts to apply online.

Applications close on the 16^th of September 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).