Superintendent Parker Point Operations

Superintendent Parker Point Operations

• Come and be yourself being part of an inclusive leadership group and team
• Leadership opportunity within a team that values all perspectives, ideas and contribution
• Kick goals in a high performing team that drives team member engagement and operational discipline
• Had enough of the FIFO life? Come enjoy the Residential lifestyle based at Dampier / Karratha on a 9-day fortnight 5:2/4:3 Roster

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Superintendent Parker Point Operations to join the Dampier Operations team. The Dampier Operation is a significant contributor to overall shipped tonnes for Rio Tinto Iron Ore. This person will be accountable for ensuring the wider group is set-up for success in line with business priorities and the seamless safe delivery of operational activities.

Reporting to the Manager Operations, Dampier Ports you will be supported in your efforts in continually seeking to improve our processes, cost efficiency and productive capability across the operation. Your role will include but not be limited to:

• Actively engaging and influencing the wider teams to improve the site’s safety, cost, and production outcomes
• Leading the focus on sustaining and improving a strong safety culture throughout the site
• Developing capability within our frontline leaders
• Leading and coaching a multi-disciplined team of professionals and operational team members consisting of frontline supervisors, technical and frontline operational roles
• Ensuring that the plan is executed seamlessly, and teams are clear on the priorities
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, supporting the team in the implementation of data driven improvement initiatives
• Developing, monitoring and controlling approved budget to deliver cost effective services that meet the business needs while ensuring compliance with the relevant statutory legislative provisions

Where you’ll be working

Our Dampier port facilities consist of 2 shipping terminals located on the Pilbara coast which form an essential part of our logistics process. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, iron ore stockpiling, product blending and ship loading.

About you

• A commitment to the safety of yourself, your team, and our contract partners
• Strong background in fixed plant and mining operations
• A visionary leader who can engage, influence, coach and motivate both your immediate team and your wider stakeholder group
• Prior cost management knowledge
• Be resilient, proactive, and pragmatic with the ability to drive progress and change within a dynamic environment
• Input into strategies to get more operating time out of the asset
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

What we offer

• An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Attractive share ownership plan and an array of salary sacrifice and packaging options
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

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.

Applications close on Friday, 23^rd June 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).