Specialist Operational Readiness
Rio Tinto
Specialist Operational Readiness
Help shape the future of one of our ports - Cape Lambert
Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
Work is just part of your life; our benefits are designed to make life better
Residential in Wickham or FIFO from Perth
About the role
We are looking for a Specialist Operational Readiness to join the team. The Capital & Closure Projects delivers a portfolio of capital projects that support our mining and port operations to produce iron ore in a safe and cost-effective manner. This role is part of a team responsible for supporting projects from initiation through to implementation and closure of the project.
This role is a great opportunity to apply your Operational Readiness knowledge and understanding of Asset Maintenance and Operational Readiness requirements on project handover.
Whether you’re new to your profession or experienced in your field, and whatever industry you have exposure to, we have opportunities that will provide interesting work and growth opportunities for everyone.
You’ll be part of a supportive team, supported by your Leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You’ll work on a residential Monday - Friday roster or a 5/2/4/3 FIFO roster which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life.
Reporting to the Superintendent Operational Readiness, you will:
Lead Operational Readiness requirements for more specialist, and complex projects
Assists with the implementation of operational/closure readiness processes, tools and guidance globally.
Participate in communities of practice to support the evolution of consistent good practices within operational readiness.
Support compliance with standardised processes, systems and tools.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive a culture of participation and improvement.
Provide technical support and direction to project stakeholders, building on and sharing the lessons learnt.
Provide support with the development and review of Project Deliverables with particular focus on operational readiness and transition to support deliverables of the new Assets to site.
Strong stakeholder management working with internal and external stakeholders
What you’ll bring
A Current “C Class” WA Driver’s license,
Relevant Engineering Qualification or associated technical background in the mining industry,
Project Management knowledge and experience.
Excellent stakeholder engagement
Experience in OR on one or more major projects
Fixed plant background, in a technical engineering, operational or maintenance role
· Demonstrated experience in an OR or projects specialist role and potential for career progression within the team
Ideally, a technical skillset in electrical, mechanical or control systems engineering.
Experience with Balanced Machines also desired.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills,
Working knowledge of SAP, MSDT and MS Project would be advantageous.
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
Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
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, cultural leave)
To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them
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Where you will be working
This role is based at Cape Lambert and can be either residential in Wickham or FIFO from Perth.
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 1,900 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.
Applications close on 26th of February 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).
About Rio TintoRio 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 situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice MattersAt 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.
