Manager - Production Control Systems

Manager - Production Control Systems

• Great opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining
• Work in a flexible work environment where people are valued and respected
• Work in an environment where people are valued and respected
• Permanent role based in Brisbane

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled Manager – Production Control Systems to lead and manage critical compute and storage production systems for the company at our global production sites.

As the Manager of the production systems team, you will build, manage, and lead the high performing production control systems team to ensure maximum uptime and performance of all compute and storage systems. You will be responsible for overseeing production systems environment, ensuring maximum uptime and performance and providing technical leadership and direction to the production control systems team.

Reporting to the Compute/Storage – Platforms Lead, and working in a collaborative and supportive environment within our global Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) team, you will:

• Establish an effective partner landscape to scale the operating model
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the production control systems environment, including hardware, software, and network infrastructure
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the security, availability, and reliability of the production control systems environment
• Effectively manage critical incidents and participate in incident response and root cause analysis to identify the underlying causes of problems and prevent their recurrence
• Work closely with other IT teams and business units to ensure that the production control systems environment meets the needs of our product groups
• Continually monitor and analyze the performance of the production control systems environment, and make recommendations for improvements and upgrades as necessary
• Manage and report on the budget for the production control systems team, ensuring that resources are used effectively and efficiently
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including data privacy and security regulations

What you’ll bring

• Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A relevant degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or high levels of relevant experience
• Several years managing production control systems in a large, complex organization
• Strong technical skills and experience with compute and storage systems, including virtualization, servers, storage area networks, and backup and recovery, automation
• Experience managing and leading technical teams
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your 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
• Work in a flexible work environment where we prioritise a healthy work/life balance
• 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)
• Possible 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 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 will be working

Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) operates to enable better alignment with customer priorities, end-to-end accountability and flexibility to prioritise critical work. The function provides solutions that are aligned with current and future business requirements through the development and ongoing delivery of IT strategy and solution roadmaps. Through appropriate governance, consultative processes, and the use of industry best practices, IS&T also ensures that emerging technologies and innovative ideas are constantly evaluated, considered, and adopted, to provide easy-to-use, best-in-class solutions and services.

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.