Principal Advisor Operational Readiness
Provide specialist operational readiness leadership, advice and support to projects across Rio Tinto
Summary about this job
Mining - Operations
Company: Rio Tinto
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-7166-2226
Fax: +61-8-6949-5404
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Principal Advisor Operational Readiness
- Be part of a global mining organisation
- Join a passionate team with ambitious goals and determination for success
- Excellent remuneration, benefits, culture and a flexible work environment. – Brisbane or Perth
About the role
We are looking for a Principal Advisor Operational Readiness to provide specialist operational readiness leadership, advice and support to projects across Rio Tinto, at all stages of the project lifecycle, to facilitate and promote successful projects within Rio Tinto.
This role is a great opportunity to contribute at a tactical and sometimes strategic level to the thought and functional leadership of the operations readiness function across Rio Tinto Projects. Reporting to the GM Engineering, you will be:
- Developing and communicating the business value of operational readiness to Rio Tinto Project’s execution teams and Business Unit operations to ensure leading practices are implemented
- Facilitate operational readiness reviews to identify and mitigate constraints or risks that may prevent the successful achievement of project ramp-up’s and transitions into steady state operation.
- Provide advice & support, through-out all project stages, to ensure operational readiness programs are being developed and implemented in alignment with the Rio Tinto Projects endorsed methodology.
- Providing functional direction and leadership to operational readiness professionals’ across Rio Tinto through development and provision of operational readiness training sessions.
- Establishing assurance over operational readiness programs by supporting review of project progress report with a focus on operational readiness forecast costs, scheduled milestones and risks/opportunities.
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
- Bachelor Degree in a relevant field of Engineering.
- Experience working in a mining or plant operation
- Proven ability to improve operational performance through analysis of production, organisational and business systems.
- Experience in developing and implementing corporate wide training programs.
- Experience with occupational safety and health in mining or similar industry.
It will also be beneficial if you have:
- Post graduate qualifications in Business Management; Finance; or Project Management preferable
- Experience working on a major project.
Where you will be working
The Growth & Innovation group operates through the entire life cycle of Rio Tinto’s mines and assets, creating value through exploration, project development and technical excellence. Working in close partnership with all product groups, it focuses on finding safer, smarter and more efficient ways to manage resources and operations.
About us
As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.
Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find then in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.
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. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.
Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for a role you must complete all pre-screening questions.