Renewable Energy and power decarbonization Sr. Analyst

Renewable Energy and power decarbonization Sr. Analyst

• Impactful role in Rio Tinto’s ambitious decarbonization objectives
• Excellent opportunity to join the global Renewable Energy Projects team
• Strategic and pivotal position linking global Rio Tinto businesses

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

To strengthen this team, we are looking for a Renewable Energy and power decarbonization Sr. Analyst to support the procurement and delivery of renewable energy and power decarbonization solutions in the US and Latin America, as well as support similar efforts globally. This position is based in the United States or Australia and reports through to the General Manager of Renewable Energy Projects. Key accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the structuring assessment, negotiation and delivery of renewable energy and decarbonization procurement projects, including PPAs
• Lead the feasibility and assessment of renewable energy solutions for our sites and projects globally
• End-to-end in-house renewable energy project development (wind, solar, storage)
• Development of relevant investment cases and management of project delivery
• Support in identification and assessment of industry and other partners and stakeholders, and negotiation to deliver best-in-class renewable energy outcomes across our assets (IPPs, EPC, OEM and suppliers, utilities, grid operators, developers)
• Work with grid and utility services teams to ensure seamless project integration in micro-grids
• Partner with the business on options analysis, both quantitative and qualitative
• Provision of accurate and timely assessment of development issues, risks, and opportunities

You will be joining a fast-paced, dynamic team with considerable deliverables. This position will suit an experienced individual who takes responsibility for their own work and will actively support the team around them.

What you’ll bring

• Background in analysis, assessment and management of complex project development contracts and related business issues
• Knowledge of project and infrastructure finance is a plus
• Passionate about renewable energy and sustainability
• Knowledge of PPA structures
• A highly motivated self-starter who can drive the business forward, you will have a strong history of delivering business objectives
• Ability to interact and build relationships with a variety of cross-disciplinary stakeholders
• Strong analysis and presentation skills and proficiency in MS Excel and MS PPT

The intention of this role is to deliver alongside the Product Groups a meaningful renewable energy generation capacity, working closely with the Renewable Energy Projects team and the wider group.

This is an excellent time to join the business in a key growth-oriented role, set the agenda, and deliver results. People who can think, act and achieve, whilst driving change, providing direction, and delivering to business needs will be able to start here and go anywhere.

What we offer   

We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide: 

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment 
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.  
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program 
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares. 
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up) 
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing 
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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. 

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. 

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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