Principal Asset Health Advanced Analytics Services

Principal Asset Health Advanced Analytics Services

• Lead the implementation and advancement of the Rio Tinto Predictive Asset Health Program using data science and machine learning on a cloud-based advanced analytics platform
• Exciting opportunity to lead insight-driven decision-making and optimize asset cost and performance
• Brisbane based with flexible working arrangements available, flexible hours and opportunity to work remotely

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We have a rare opportunity for an experienced advanced analytics leader to manage a predictive asset health program across Rio Tinto. The role is based in the Asset Management Centre of Excellence and will partner across Aluminium, Copper, Minerals and Iron Ore, as well as our service and support functions spanning 35 countries around the world.

Data is one of our most important assets. From mine to market, behind each of our operations and projects are technological innovations and data science that are driving new industry standards in mining and metals.

With a clear focus on values, performance and strong leadership, you get to grow with an organisation that values your work and rewards you accordingly.

Our Asset Management Centre of Excellence partners with the business to optimise the risk, performance and cost of our assets. As the Principal Asset Health Advanced Analytics Services, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to lead the implementation and advancement of the Predictive Asset Health Program across our organization. You will collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to define the program's roadmap, identify relevant data sources, develop models, and ensure effective deployment and utilization of predictive analytics solutions among our asset health community.

With support from the Practice Lead Asset Management Technology and Analysis, your role will lead a team to:

• Coordinate the development and execution of the Predictive Asset Health Program, utilizing data science and machine learning techniques on the Azure machine learning platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the program roadmap, goals, and objectives.
• Identify and assess relevant data sources, ensuring data quality and integrity for predictive analytics initiatives.
• Develop and deploy predictive models to monitor asset health, identify anomalies, and predict maintenance needs.
• Analyse and interpret data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for optimizing asset performance.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in data science and machine learning, ensuring the program remains at the forefront of predictive analytics advancements.
• Effectively communicate complex analytical concepts and insights to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Manage relationships with vendors, technology partners, and internal stakeholders to drive program success.

In additional to the above, you will also play a role in contributing to the continuous improvement of the business Asset Management Body of Knowledge, in collaboration with our practice leads and product group stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

You possess a strong background in data science, machine learning, and predictive analytics. You are adept at leveraging cloud-based platforms, specifically Azure machine learning, to develop and deploy predictive models. Your passion for driving insight-driven decision-making and optimizing asset performance sets you apart from your peers. You are an experience predictive analytics program manager and are excited by the challenge of working across a global business of this scale and complexity. You have excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a solid understanding of available asset management technologies.

Previous engineering experience working with mining assets is essential – while we also appreciate experience gained through other related industries including but not limited to defence, aviation and other resource sectors. A tertiary qualification in a related discipline will also be highly regarded.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
• 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)
• 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 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 Our Development and Technology department is focused on excelling in development, accelerating growth, and driving the development and delivery of technology to enable decarbonisation, safety, growth, ESG and productivity advances. Our Group Technical team work collaboratively to protect our people, communities, and assets from major hazard events, drive next-generation innovations to create a competitive advantage, collaborate with operations to help them reach their full potential, and enable organisational resilience by building enduring technical capability. We know we are stronger together.

Flexible working arrangements are available. You can take advantage of an ideal combination of working remotely, from home as well as spending face-to-face time with your colleagues on a regular basis at our state-of-the-art business facilities located in Charlotte Street offices in Brisbane CBD, with site and interstate travel required from time-to-time.

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.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

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

Applications close 16 July 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to close advertising prior to this date).