Superintendent Quality Measurement

Superintendent Quality Measurement

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusiveness
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Residential role based in Dampier

About the role

We are looking for a Superintendent Quality Measurement to join our Dampier Port Operations Leadership team.

This is a great opportunity for an engaging individual to lead a great team of Quality Measurement Supervisors while promoting positive safety and people culture through visible and tangible leadership.

Reporting to the Ports Dampier Operations Manager and working in a challenging and exciting environment you will be:

• An inspiring role model and coach for positive behaviours, practices and processes, whilst providing leadership, development and support to the Quality Measurement team
• Responsible for the development of a strong safety culture ensuring adherence to procedures for plant sampling and analytical measurement as well as metallurgical laboratory operations
• Ensuring sampling, quality measurement and metallurgical testwork target turnaround times are met
• Ensuring systems are developed and in place to maintain quality control standards for sampling and laboratory operations
• Oversee the execution of metallurgical testwork programs and data reporting
• Working collaboratively and foster relationships with other departments to achieve wider business objectives

What you’ll bring

• Proactive with a strong commitment to driving a safe working culture
• Experience working in operational leadership roles and be confident in effectively leading, mentoring and coaching team members
• Demonstrated background in QA/QC or metallurgical testwork is preferred
• A current Australian driver's license

Where you will be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find then in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Applications close on 27 October 2022 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)