Principal Advisor Technical Capability
- Employer
- Rio Tinto
- Location
- Perth, WA, AU
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2020
- Closes
- Sep 24, 2020
- Ref
- 663923935
- Category
- Technicians
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Principal Advisor Technical Capability
About the role
We are looking for a Principal Advisor Technical Capability to drive group assurance and productivity improvements through Technical Excellence. This role will form the 'engine room' of the Technical Excellence program, and has the opportunity to make a very significant contribution to the management of technical risks and achievement of the Group Productivity targets.
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.
This role is a great opportunity to perform as a catalyst for change, driving the work required to deliver a successful outcome for the technical excellence program. Technical Excellence is a major Group-wide change and improvement initiative. Reporting to the General Manager Technical Capability, you will be:
About you
To succeed in this role, you will have:
It will also be beneficial if you have:
What we offer
Here is just a glimpse of our industry leading rewards package:
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 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.
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.
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for a role you must complete all pre-screening questions.
- Great opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual seeking their next challenge
- Join a team responsible for high visibility improvement work
- Permanent role based in Montreal, Saguenay, Perth or Brisbane
About the role
We are looking for a Principal Advisor Technical Capability to drive group assurance and productivity improvements through Technical Excellence. This role will form the 'engine room' of the Technical Excellence program, and has the opportunity to make a very significant contribution to the management of technical risks and achievement of the Group Productivity targets.
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.
This role is a great opportunity to perform as a catalyst for change, driving the work required to deliver a successful outcome for the technical excellence program. Technical Excellence is a major Group-wide change and improvement initiative. Reporting to the General Manager Technical Capability, you will be:
- Responsible for the design and project management of several key technical excellence transformation initiatives. In particular
- Design and execution of various capability assessment programs, principally associated with the processing disciplines (eg process engineering, process control, process safety etc)
- Design and implementation of a number of initiatives designed to create tightly connected, highly collaborative communities of technical practice
- Responsible for the definition of technical capability development programs to address identified gaps
- Supporting the development of systems to monitor and respond to capability gaps in the first level of technical assurance at Rio Tinto assets
About you
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification
- Extensive experience in large, complex organisations with either a global or a large regional spread.
- Engineering background would be key, processing background.
- Previous experience leading large, complex change and transformation programs.
- Strong influencing skills, including at the senior management level
- Ability to manage third parties over complex multi-year programs and/or major initiatives
- Proven ability to establish and maintain productive internal and external networks at the senior level
- Ability to build robust business-focused relationships and influence others to achieve outcomes
It will also be beneficial if you have:
- Previous exposure to multiple Rio Tinto business units and functions either as an employee or via another channel
- Ability to communicate fluently in both English and French
What we offer
Here 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 (STIP)
- 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 program
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 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.
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.
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for a role you must complete all pre-screening questions.