Supervisor Quality Measurement

Supervisor Quality Measurement

• Newly created leadership positions
• Residential positions based in Dampier
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development

About the role

We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Quality Measurement Supervisor to join the Quality Measurement team at Rio Tinto Dampier Ports. The role is a great opportunity to combine your technical knowledge of sampling processes, analytical laboratory operations and minerals processing testwork with your leadership capabilities. Working a continuous equal time roster and reporting to the Quality Measurement Superintendent you will be required to:

• Provide leadership and support to a laboratory team that includes Quality Measurement and Metallurgical Operators
• Oversee the reporting of accurate analysis results
• Identifying, implementing and sustaining improvements to laboratory practice and processes and ensuring consistency across all teams in the lab
• Ensure that plant sampling and laboratory analytical test methods are undertaken safely and to a high standard
• Monitor compliance to quality standards and manage the execution of routine quality checks

What you will need for this role

• People leadership experience
• Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• A strong commitment to safety systems and procedures
• Experience with fixed plant sampling systems
• Experience with metallurgical testwork – desirable
• A current C Class drivers licence

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• A certificate III or higher in Laboratory Operations or related discipline
• Experience with forklift operations and associated risk management principles
• Knowledge of fixed plant and laboratory operational systems such as: StarLims/CClass, Wonderware/Citect, IMS, TIKS and Chemalert
• Ability to interpret metallurgical testwork flowsheets
• An understanding of a range of metallurgical testwork methods
• Degree qualification in metallurgy or related discipline

Come join the team and enjoy some great benefits we have to offer:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive program (STIP)
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs, including subsidised private health insurance
• Excellent retirement plan
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

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.

Where you’ll be working

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

Residing in the Karratha/Dampier township, you will just love that sea change and everything our beautiful WA coastline has to offer as well as the family environment.

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 15 October 2022 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)