Principal Advisor Research & Development Project Delivery
Principal Advisor Research & Development Project Delivery
About the role
All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.
We are looking for three Principal Advisors Research & Development (R&D) Project Delivery to facilitate and coordinate the planning, execution, monitoring and closure of a broad range of innovative projects across the Rio Tinto Copper & Diamonds (RTCD) assets in the areas of Underground, Surface Mining, Processing and Ore Body Knowledge; while supporting and communicating progress and value realisation with RTCD Technical and Asset teams; working closely with Asset teams to facilitate hand-over of projects for additional study and / or implementation.
This is a great opportunity for people with strong hands on technical experience who want to grow their career in R&D working with leading edge technology across the full value stream working to deliver projects. Technical disciplines include but are not limited to Ore Body Knowledge, Surface mining, Underground Mining, Processing (Comminution, Flotation, Mineral Processing, Hydrometallurgy, Pyrometallurgy), Tailings, Asset Management and Energy & Climate Change.
We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining.
We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.
Reporting to the Manager Research & Development and working in a collaborative community and exciting environment within the Copper & Diamonds Research & Development team, you will be:
What you'll bring
It will also be beneficial if you have:
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
About Rio Tinto
Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.
For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.
Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium the world's first to be certified "responsible" helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe.
Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.
Where you'll be working
Rio Tinto Copper & Diamonds group have operations across the globe including a range of open pit and underground mines, supplying important metals and minerals that make modern life work. Our copper operations supply products to China, Japan and the US, generating revenue from by-products of copper mining including gold, silver and molybdenum. We are also one of the world's leading diamond producers and the largest producer of natural coloured diamonds, active in mining, sales and marketing.
Every Voice Matters
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 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 different.
- Be part of a global team delivering exciting leading-edge projects
- Collaborative work environment that values inclusion
- Positions based in Salt Lake City and Brisbane - Other locations will be considered
About the role
All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.
We are looking for three Principal Advisors Research & Development (R&D) Project Delivery to facilitate and coordinate the planning, execution, monitoring and closure of a broad range of innovative projects across the Rio Tinto Copper & Diamonds (RTCD) assets in the areas of Underground, Surface Mining, Processing and Ore Body Knowledge; while supporting and communicating progress and value realisation with RTCD Technical and Asset teams; working closely with Asset teams to facilitate hand-over of projects for additional study and / or implementation.
This is a great opportunity for people with strong hands on technical experience who want to grow their career in R&D working with leading edge technology across the full value stream working to deliver projects. Technical disciplines include but are not limited to Ore Body Knowledge, Surface mining, Underground Mining, Processing (Comminution, Flotation, Mineral Processing, Hydrometallurgy, Pyrometallurgy), Tailings, Asset Management and Energy & Climate Change.
We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining.
We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.
Reporting to the Manager Research & Development and working in a collaborative community and exciting environment within the Copper & Diamonds Research & Development team, you will be:
- Managing assigned site based R&D projects by leading and coordinating the delivery of specific projects, being responsible for all aspects of the project, from initiation to implementation and project completion. These projects typically range from one to 18-month duration and budget $50,000 to >$1.5m
- Working closely with asset-based teams to support (assure) delivery of R&D funded projects and related initiatives, by coaching and mentoring, facilitating or participating in project shaping and detailed planning
- Engaging broadly and contributing to developing and delivering projects that create value and competitive advantage in specific technical disciplines, with interfaces to the Rio Tinto Centers of Excellence, asset teams, technical discipline teams, other product groups
- Utilising analytical / problem solving / project leading tools and soft skills to facilitate working sessions to plan, implement and deliver projects
- Supporting project monitoring and reporting
- Identifying, evaluating and supporting solving project issues bottlenecks, conflicts, resourcing, procurement, etc., impacting progress and the delivery of value
- Collaborating with the R&D team to develop and improve tools, processes and systems to enable successful management and execution of the RTCD R&D portfolio
- Performing as a credible technical resource across the RTCD R&D portfolio
What you'll bring
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- BSc degree in Mining, Metallurgical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or Geoscience or relevant work experience
- Several years' experience in mining or processing or other industrial operations
- Experience in project management / delivery
- Proven stakeholder engagement and management across multiple groups
It will also be beneficial if you have:
- Recognised qualifications in Project Management
- Experience in program or portfolio management, in particular utilising project management tools
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience with intellectual property and / or technology transfer
- Financial / business acumen, in particular project valuation
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
- Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
- Attractive share ownership plan
- Company provided insurance cover
- Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
- Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
- Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
- Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
- Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
- Relocation assistance where necessary
About Rio Tinto
Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.
For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.
Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium the world's first to be certified "responsible" helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe.
Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.
Where you'll be working
Rio Tinto Copper & Diamonds group have operations across the globe including a range of open pit and underground mines, supplying important metals and minerals that make modern life work. Our copper operations supply products to China, Japan and the US, generating revenue from by-products of copper mining including gold, silver and molybdenum. We are also one of the world's leading diamond producers and the largest producer of natural coloured diamonds, active in mining, sales and marketing.
Every Voice Matters
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 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 different.