Manager, Mine, Technical Svs. and Owens
Company: Rio Tinto
Location: Boron
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
Mine Manager
- Key role in Rio Tinto's California Operations leadership
team;
- Great opportunity to work for a global company at the forefront
of mining;
- Role based near Boron, CAAbout the roleWe are looking for a
Mine Manager to be based near Boron, California. The Mine Manager
is a strategic member of the leadership team and will play a
significant part in the delivery of the Borates & Lithium
strategy.This role is a great opportunity for an experienced
professional interested in leading a complex but rewarding part of
the Boron operation. The Mine Manager is responsible to provide
sound leadership to ensure safe and cost-effective mining
operations that satisfies customer production and quality
requirements. The role has the opportunity to lead all aspects of
the mine including operations, maintenance, and mine technical and
engineering functions.Reporting to the Rio Tinto California
Operations General Manager, you will:
- Display an outstanding curiosity and willingness to engage
employees on topics of safety and wellness and efficiency
- Lead the Mining Operations health, safety, environmental and
quality (HSEQ) programs and practices by overseeing their
implementation, maintenance and application.
- Create an inclusive work environment and work with employees to
ensure the work and behaviors of the team align with Company
values.
- Have strong communication skills and proven ability to engage
and build relationships across multiple layers of an organization
from management to front line leaders, technicians, operators, and
functional teams
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to ensure the
strategy for the mine is focused on and achieves organizational
objectives
- Lead Technical, Operations and Maintenance leaders by ensuring
their professional development, and managing their performance
according to established objectives and responsibilities
- Oversee the strategic direction of the mine including long
range and life of mine planning working closely with the mine
technical team
- Ensure efficient and cost-effective operations working closely
with procurement and capital planning teams to meet business
objectives
- Actively support the Carbon reduction planning and projects
including engaging with internal and external stakeholders and
partnershipsAbout you
To be successfully considered for this role, the following are
preferred:
- Have a deep commitment and passion for developing people and
keeping them safe;
- Engaging and inclusive leadership skills;
- Demonstrated career of progressive mining experience in a
leadership capacity
- History of high-performance leading mining operational and
maintenance
- Ability to work constructively with business partners to
achieve operational outcomes;
- Ability to lead large teams and deliver through others;
- Related degree qualification in engineering, preferably in mine
engineering or geoscience;
- Demonstrated skills in stakeholder management within an
integrated operationWhat we offerHere is just a glimpse of our
industry leading rewards package:
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive
awards
- Career development & education assistance to further your
ambitions
- Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical
programs
- 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 matter
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share programWhere you will be
workingThis role is located in Boron, CA. Rio Tinto is a global
leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We provide 30 per
cent of the world's supply of refined borates, remarkable minerals
that are essential to life and to modern living.Also known for its
20 Mule Team Borax brand, Rio Tinto Borates traces its roots to
California's Death Valley, where borate deposits were discovered in
1872.The twenty-mule teams Borax used to haul ore out of the remote
desert live on as a symbol of our commitment to innovation. Rio
Tinto Borates distinguishes itself through world-class safety,
environmental and community practices, and a commitment to constant
innovation and improvement.About usAs 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: our materials
make up the world around us. You'll find them in smartphones,
planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.Creating an
inclusive and diverse workforceWe 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. All progress begins
with pioneers - at Rio Tinto, it begins with you.
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