Health Superintendent

• Join a leader in mining & metals organization offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
• Work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change
• A company with a world class reputation for safety performance and inclusion based in Boron, CA, with responsibilities across a number of US and international operations

About the Role

We are looking for a Health Superintendent to oversee planning and project execution of Rio Tinto Borates and Lithium's California Operations health, industrial hygiene, wellbeing and fit for work programs. The role continuously interacts with regulators, clinic staff, medical professionals, industrial hygiene personnel, and key California Operations personnel. The role will also partner with contractors to support the delivery of services and projects to appropriate health and industrial hygiene standards.

This role is a great opportunity to lead the health and industrial hygiene programs for the California Operations including the development and maintenance of innovative health and hygiene management solutions.

Reporting to the Rio Tinto Borates and Lithium Health, Safety and Environment Business Partner, you will be:

• Proactively working on problems of a complex scope where evaluation of contributing factors requires the analysis of situations or data
• Seeking out all resources when selecting methods and techniques for obtaining problem resolutions
• Writing, reviewing, and editing technical reports
• Overseeing the management of injuries and illnesses, including investigating causes, providing recommendations on injury classification and overseeing any workers compensation issues
• Acting independently and proactively to determine and administer methods and procedures for problem resolution
• Flagging potential conflicts, by addressing the concern before it becomes a problem
• Overseeing onsite medical clinic operations and the Industrial Hygienist
• Accountable for ensuring appropriate and timely delivery of all health and hygiene programs both tactical and strategic
• Recruit, train, mentor and develop high performing teams
• Developing and implementing key productivity improvements to drive operational efficiency
• A champion of our Rio Tinto Health and Safety and Environment standards and policies, ensuring regulatory standards are met

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A degree in an Occupational Health or hygiene related field
• Experience in medical clinic management within the mining sector, heavy industry or equivalent
• Experience working in a union environment and partnering with human resources personnel on health and hygiene matters
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic health programs especially around fatigue, fit for work and mental health and wellbeing
• A high level of communication skills including the ability to make presentations to company, public and professional groups
• Knowledge of Californian and US health regulations

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Leadership experience and managing various internal and external stakeholders in a complex environment.
• Strong understanding of standards, policies and strategies as they relate to health and hygiene

Where you will be working

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 47,000 people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium, copper, diamonds, and industrial minerals, iron ore and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You'll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home appliances.

Also known for its 20 Mule Team Borax brand, Rio Tinto Borates and Lithium 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 and Lithium distinguishes itself through world-class safety, environmental and community practices, and a commitment to constant innovation and improvement.

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, and uranium: 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 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. Its 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.

Here is just a glimpse of our industry leading rewards package:

• A competitive starting wage with opportunity for growth and career progression
• Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
• Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Generous 401k matching program
• Attractive company share ownership plan (up to 50% company match)
• Leave for all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary care giver short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Possibility to work a 9/80 schedule

So if this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now. Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V