Superintendent Site Communications

Site Communications Superintendent

• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• FIFO (5/2/4/3) or Residential in Karratha

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

About the role

We are looking for a Site Communications Superintendent to join our Utilities Coast department. The role will oversee maintenance for our site communications and mining systems assets across Cape Lambert, Dampier, Seven Mile and Robe Valley sites.

The scale and complexity of operations is significant which will provide you with opportunities to demonstrate your capabilities as a respected people leader and your experience in maintenance.

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.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

Reporting to the Manager Utilities Maintenance and working in a challenging and exciting environment within Utilities Maintenance department you will be:

• Maintenance and operation of port, mining and rail communications systems including – two-way radio networks, LTE Infrastructure, Fibre Optic Systems, DC power systems including solar, Microwave Bearers, IP networking, Rail Signalling assets, Modular mining, Minecare, Autonomous hauling and Autonomous drilling systems.
• Leading and developing team capability and culture
• Driving efficiencies to improve productivity and managing risks.
• Managing seamless delivery of services to assist sites achieve their targets.
• Proactively managing our assets during planned and unplanned outages to minimise production losses.
• Implementing and developing asset management processes for existing and new assets.
• Effectively managing operating costs and identifying opportunities to free cash flow.
• Liaise and coordinating between the different stakeholders from IT/OEM/Site Production/Rail teams.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A technical background in either IT, communications systems, robotics or a similar field. Additionally, we are seeking the below attributes
• Driven to succeed and are committed to championing safety in the workplace
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to coach, mentor and develop a teams
• Commercial and technical acumen, enabling you to effectively manage assets and maintenance
• An understanding of the challenges associated with large scale mining operations and site communications asset maintenance
• A current Manual C Class driver's license
• Intermediate proficiency in SAP or similar software

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

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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 22^nd September 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).