Specialist Operational Readiness - Mining

Specialist Operational Readiness - Mining

• Work for a global mining organisation with an exceptional safety culture
• Become an integral part of a small team with great responsibility
• Be part of an exciting chapter in Rio Tinto’s history

About the role

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

We are actively seeking the talents of an innovative and engaging leader to join the Greater Brockman Operational Readiness team in the capacity of an Operational Readiness Specialist – Mining.

This role presents a terrific opportunity for an existing Production, Mine Planning, or Design Engineer to draw upon their existing leadership capabilities, to mentor and guide a high-performing team and drive key project deliverables. 

You will be part of the Operational Readiness team that goes beyond to successfully integrate a safe, high-performing asset that exceeds business expectations, contributing to a safely operable, maintainable, and reliable project result. 

Reporting to the Operational Readiness Superintendent you will: 

• Create value by developing, implementing, and communicating the operational readiness execution plan, focused on mining-related aspects including project controls, reporting, risk management, and planning.
• Align people by establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders who influence and impact both the operational readiness & sustaining capital plans
• Role model safety leadership by striving for zero harm and demonstrating the Rio Tinto safety culture, especially through improved safety in design.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to safety of yourself and your team
• Degree Qualification in (Engineering, Project Management, Mining or Science)
• A current and valid C Class manual driver’s licence
• Knowledge of project management and project site activities
• Knowledge of aspects of mining and processing operation and supporting processes
• Knowledge of and work experience in operational readiness and/or commissioning processes
• Understanding of organisational change management
• Exposure to risk management methodologies
• Well-developed people influencing, engagement and communication skills
• Capability to write conclusive reports and create documents presenting requirements and developed plans, strategies, and approaches
• Proven ability in safety leadership in the mining or relevant industry

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Certified in Project Management or Project Management Professional

What we offer

• 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.

Applications close on 23^rd Of December 2022 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

Where you’ll be working

Located 60km north-west of Tom Price, Brockman is wholly owned and operated by Rio Tinto. Opened in 2010, this open pit operation offers a family friendly fly in fly out roster with state-of-the-art camp facilities.

 The Greater Brockman Operations consist of Brockman 2, Brockman 4, Nammuldi and Silvergrass. Driving the latest technological advancements, the open-pit mines offer an avenue for opportunity and career progression.

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. 

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. 

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities, and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life. 

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 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.