Specialist Hydrocarbon Management

Specialist Hydrocarbon Management Improvement

About the role

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

We have an excellent opportunity for a highly self-motivated Specialist to join our Asset Reliability team in Perth.

Within the Maintenance Planning & Engineering division, our Asset Reliability team is leading business wide transformational improvement programs in the areas of Hydrocarbons, Asset Health and Master Data, designed to deliver a step change in Maintenance performance. As lead for the Hydrocarbon uplift projects you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our people, processes, systems, and infrastructure are set up to deliver the required performance across our asset portfolio.

Reporting to the Principal – Hydrocarbon Management and working with several partners across sites, engineering, and suppliers you will:

• Develop and oversee comprehensive plans for hydrocarbon initiatives in mining operations.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure alignment with initiative goals and deadlines.
• Supervise initiative schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for efficient delivery.
• Supervise the design and optimization of hydrocarbon systems for enhanced efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry benchmarks.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to integrate innovative technologies and best practices into hydrocarbon processes.
• Stay updated on environmental regulations and industry standards related to hydrocarbons in mining.
• Identify potential risks and develop robust mitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Act as the primary technical authority on hydrocarbon-related matters, guiding teams and stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of advancements in hydrocarbon technologies and industry trends, implementing innovative solutions.

About you

Ideal candidates will be highly self-motivated, able to work autonomously to a schedule, have excellent stakeholder engagement, presentation, and networking skills, and have a drive to always be better than yesterday. The ability to host workshops, present solutions, and influence groups of all levels will be extremely important. A “can do” attitude and positive outlook are essential as well as being able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adept at leading multifaceted initiatives.

Technically minded, you will have the ability to review current processes, systems and data and provide valuable insight and recommendations for improved performance. You will have exceptional problem-solving, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills. 

You will have an ability to work with end users to understand requirements and current pain points, then convert these into technical solutions, working with stakeholders to ensure that they are sustainable and supported into the future.

A background or previous experience in Hydrocarbons or Engineering Project Management will be essential for you to hit the ground running. A degree in mechanical engineering, project or construction management would be highly regarded.

A deep understanding of Maintenance and Asset Management processes will be highly regarded but isn’t essential as long as you are willing to go the extra mile to learn.

Where you will be working

This position is based between our Central Park offices in Perth CBD, Perth Operations Centre with flexible working arrangements 

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 and salary packaging options;
• Career development and 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.

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.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

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

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions. This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.

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