Superintendent – Residue Management Area
Rio Tinto
Superintendent – Residue Management Area (RMA)
A diverse and unique leadership role leading both maintenance and operations teams
Opportunity to be involved in legacy projects including extension of life for our existing tailings facility at Yarwun Refinery
Facilitate and nurture relationships across Rio Tinto in this broad leadership role
Where we’re all welcome
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.
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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Superintendent – Residue Management Area (RMA) to take accountability for the diverse range of activities required to successfully process, store and farm our tailings to ensure that our facility is maintained at a high standard at our Yarwun Refinery.
You will lead both the operations and maintenance team, with the teams working across a range of roster patterns. You will have a total of around 25 reports (direct and in-direct) as well as being accountable for interfacing with and supporting numerous contracting and project partners as we move into an extension phase for our tailing’s facility. We are looking for a strong, collaborative leader with a relentless drive for safety who is committed to creating a high-performing culture.
Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well.With signature leadership training programmes, growing and developing is more than an opportunity – it is something we actively plan and make happen. Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.
If you have a great blend of technical and interpersonal skills- this could be your next big opportunity. Regardless of your leadership industry background if you have a passion for people and process improvement, we encourage you to apply.
Reporting to the Manager Utilities & RMA and working in a challenging and exciting environment you will be:
Accountable for the overall safety performance of the RMA operations and maintenance teams.
Accountable for RMA environmental and regulatory compliance and reporting requirements.
Accountable for Dam Safety requirements in accordance with our standards
Leadership of our operations and maintenance teams as well as supporting our key contracting partners to deliver safe, productive outcomes
Interfacing with and supporting the Capital project execution team to deliver successful outcomes
Provide coaching to team members on daily routines and rituals, including shift start meetings and in-field safety interactions and visual leadership.
Accountable for identifying and supporting training and development needs for team members.
Accountable for safe delivery and execution of schedules pertaining to plant, equipment and tailings deposition in the area
Accountable for development and managing annual area budget.
Collaborates closely with other key networks and stakeholders in the value chain to support safe execution of Refinery plan.
Key contributor to the Utilities and RMA leadership team and the broader Yarwun leadership team, to drive improvements in safety, production and costs.
What you’ll bring
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset
Strong planning and scheduling skills and ability to deliver on actions
Demonstrated passion and experience for developing and leading high performing teams
Prior experience with heavy equipment/construction related materials would be beneficial
Knowledge and/or experience or interest in tailings management would be advantageous
Ability to build, facilitate and nurture relationships with project teams and technical SME’s to lead projects to success
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 & 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)
Domestic relocation assistance
Where you'll be working
With production beginning in 2004 at our Yarwun alumina refinery, located approximately 10 kilometres north-west of Gladstone in Central Queensland, today the operation produces approximately three million tonnes of alumina per year.
Around 700 people support the operation, with an additional 350 contractors on site each year as part of scheduled maintenance shutdown activities. Thanks to its focus on innovation, Yarwun is also a leader in trialling new technologies to improve operations on site, including robotics and drones in confined spaces, decarbonization initiatives including trialing use of hydrogen as an alternate fuel source and is home to Rio Tinto’s innovative Queensland Research and Development Centre (QRDC).
Along with Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland Alumina Limited, our Yarwun Operation supports the local community in a wide range of initiatives through Here for Gladstone.
Applications close on 18th of December 2024 (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.
