Adviser Project Management – Copper HSESC

Adviser Project Management – Copper HSESC

• The perfect balance – this role gives you time for what matters most to you, your family, and your community.
• Our collaborative teams support each other because your wellbeing and safety are always our priority.
• Permanent employment with a wide range of benefits based in Salt Lake City, Utah

About the role

Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a PMO Advisor to drive structured and detailed coordination, planning, and the successful delivery of strategic initiatives within the Copper Health, Safety, Environment, Security & Communities (HSESC) function.

In this pivotal role, you will keep programs, workstreams, reporting cycles aligned and on track, and engage effectively with relevant stakeholders. Your efforts will ensure that our most important objectives are executed with clarity and impact.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Copper HSESC, your key responsibilities will include:

• Translate complex initiatives into actionable plans with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Use MS Planner and other tools to monitor progress, assign resources, and maintain momentum.
• Maintain high standards of reporting by validating data and creating stakeholder-ready presentations and outputs.
• Lead and facilitate working groups, regular drumbeats, and planning sessions.
• Manage SharePoint and other collaboration platforms to keep all documentation and reporting up to date and accessible.
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency, and alignment.
• Support onboarding, mentoring, and training initiatives for the Copper HSESC function.
• Coordinate annual planning activities (including budget) for communications, events, and meetings.
• Build strong relationships and adapt communication to suit a variety of audiences.
• Champion innovation and a culture of continuous improvement across systems and teams.

What you’ll bring

• A strong commitment to safety—for yourself and your team.
• 5+ years of experience in project coordination, systems management, or strategic delivery roles.
• Solution-focused, proactive, strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with precision.
• Experience with Microsoft Planner, SharePoint, and reporting tools (Power BI preferred).
• Detail-oriented mindset with a passion for structure, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead meetings, facilitate collaboration, and drive accountability.
• Strategic thinker who thrives in dynamic environments and adapts quickly to change.
• Demonstrated success in coordinating cross-functional initiatives and reporting cycles.

What we offer 

We are committed to providing our employees with what they deserve. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Access to top tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• A 6% of eligible pay Company contribution to save for your retirement needs 
• Generous 401(k) Company match program (company match dollar per dollar up to 6% of your base pay) up to defined limits 
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto stock in the form of ADRs and includes matching Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life (vacation, short-term sick leave, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave).
• Regional and national discounts program for a multitude of leisure purposes and products
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals

Where you’ll be working

You’ll be based in Salt Lake City, Utah, supporting the Copper Health, Safety, Environment, Security & Communities (HSESC) function across Rio Tinto’s global copper operations. Copper is a critical material for the energy transition, and Rio Tinto’s Copper product group spans multiple assets and regions, including North and South America.

The Copper HSESC team plays a pivotal role in driving safety, sustainability, and performance across the business. From strategic planning and reporting to innovation and stakeholder engagement, this team ensures that Copper operations are aligned, informed, and continuously improving.

You’ll be part of a dynamic, globally connected team that values collaboration, accountability, and finding better ways to deliver impact across our copper portfolio.

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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