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
- For California based roles the expected salary is $122,400-$168,300
About the Role
We are looking for a Health Superintendent to oversee planning and project execution of Rio Tinto Borates, 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 Health, Safety and Environment Business Partner, you will be:
- Overseeing the management of injuries and illnesses, including investigating causes, providing recommendations on injury classification and overseeing any workers compensation issues
- Providing direction and close partnership with the onsite medical clinic operations
- Leading the Industrial Hygiene plan and program of work across the Borates California operating facilities
- Lead the identification and resolution of complex health challenges by analyzing data, operational workflows, and health trends.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners and agencies to develop evidence-based strategies and implement effective health interventions.
- Exercise independent judgment in designing and executing health programs, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Continuously seek innovative solutions and leverage available resources to enhance health outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Championing health and sponsoring and leading initiatives to support employee mental and physical health and well-being
- 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 – Cal/OSHA, MSHA
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’ll be working
Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice Matters
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs—striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
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Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
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Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.