A unique opportunity to join the Rail Maintenance Project Readiness and Delivery Team
Permanent opportunity with rewarding career opportunities
8 days on, 6 days off, either residential or FIFO
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 who we are.
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.
This role is a great opportunity for a successful individual to work in a dynamic team which is responsible for providing technical assurance and risk management to sustaining capital projects, as well as delivering minor capital projects to the Rail Maintenance Division. Reporting to the Superintendent Project Readiness and Delivery, you will:
* Manage work packages from design through to execution and closeout
* Proactively engage with other project team members to resolve safety, technical, performance, scope, cost and schedule issues.
* Ensure delivery of planned works aligns with RTIO standards and manage quality assurance deliverables.
* Demonstrate safety leadership in the field, engaging in Critical Risk Management ensuring the highest HSEC standards are being met at all times.
* Coordinate Technical Queries with consultants (providing technical and site experience/input) and/or engineering subject matter experts.
* Provide asset management expertise and project management discipline to all project stages on behalf of the business owner, to identify preparatory activities that safely deliver effective systems of work, competent people and reliable assets.
* Provide input on equipment selection and functionality to maintain standardization of component across RTIO.
* Develop business case to justify any project inclusions or omissions improving project outcomes.
* Collaborate with engineering on constructability and design issues including quality, safety, program, and coordination issues and escalate appropriately.
* Maintain records and documentation related to the project.
* Organize site project works and liaise with Project Leaders and stakeholders.
* Identify and contribute to continuous improvement activities and apply lessons learned.
* Support the broader project readiness team with project management support.
Diverse role with a multi-disciplined team
Project and Engineering exposure to the world's first autonomous heavy haul railway
Discounted Health cover scheme for you and immediate family
Embedded benefits including Military Leave
Extensive salary sacrifice and packaging options
Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
To succeed in this role, you will have:
* 3-5 years' work experience on mining, military or infrastructure projects
* Knowledge of all aspects of asset management and engineering processes
* Knowledge of project management (scoping, planning, scheduling, resource planning, and cost estimation) and project site activities and experience as a member of a small to medium-sized project's management team
* Understanding of RTIO Management of Change (MoC) system
* Understanding of all relevant obligations, regulations and statutory standards
* Exposure to risk management and business improvement methodologies
* Well-developed people influencing, engagement and communication skills
* Proven ability in safety leadership in the mining or relevant industry
* Capability to write conclusive reports and create documents presenting requirements and developed plans, strategies and approaches
* Computer literacy and proficiency in the suite of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word
* A tertiary qualification in a relevant field e.g. mechanical/electrical engineering or project management
* Current Western Australian 'C' Class Driver's License (Manual)
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.
Rio 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.