Supervisor Development

Supervisor Development

• Exciting transition to AHS. Learn & Embrace new systems
• Opportunity to lead a team of highly focussed professionals
• 2 weeks on, 1 week off FIFO roster from Perth or Geraldton - Marandoo

We are looking for a Supervisor Development to lead and develop a team of operators and managing the development operations to achieve safety, production and quality targets.

This role is a great opportunity for an individual with strong leadership and well-developed communication skills to work within a dynamic open pit mining environment. Working 2 weeks on, 1 week off FIFO roster from Perth or Geraldton and reporting to the Superintendent Development, you will have:

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Supervisor Development to support the development at Marandoo, to safely produce iron ore of the required quantity and quality including:

• Embedding zero harm culture
• Drill Pattern preparations and pit development
• Haul road construction and haul road maintenance activities including sheeting
• Managing auxiliary fleet, graders, dozers, water carts
• Trench managing for below water table bench maintenance
• Mentoring and developing high potential crew members towards leadership roles

This role is a great opportunity to manage a team of operators who demonstrate a flexible approach to work. Working and reporting to the Superintendent of Development as part of the Mining Team you will be:

• Meeting the requirements of the Weekly development tracker
• Responsible for the safety of the team and ensure his/her direct reports are conversant and comply with all critical standards and participate in the use of safety tools such as Take 5.
• Well informed, trained and very knowledgeable of mining standards practices and procedures in Western Australia.
• Ensuring direct reports have clear accountabilities and expectations which are factually measured and reported on informally and formally with employees when required.
• Leading safety investigations without delegating and managing teams for all aspects of HR.

What you’ll bring 

• Current Western Australian Manual drivers licence
• Experience in drilling and pit development.
• Exposure to safety systems within a large mining company.
• Experience with developing and implementing safe procedures with previous supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience and involvement within a variety of mining situations including drill, blast, dewatering and material movement
• Restricted Quarry Manager certificate is desirable
• Qualifications in Front-line Management, Open Pit Mining or Leadership
• Contractor Management Experience and qualifications

About Rio Tinto

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. 

We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

Come join the team and enjoy some great benefits we have to 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 and salary packaging options
• Career development and 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) 

Where you’ll be working

The Marandoo mine is located at the foot of Mount Bruce adjacent to the Karijini National Park, 50 km east of the town of Tom Price. Marandoo is known for its picturesque hills and mountain ranges. Our operation currently employs a fly in fly out workforce.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading performance and technology. Our iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

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. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.

Applications close on 14 September 2022 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)