Senior Advisor, Contractor Management

At Rio Tinto, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to succeed. We actively encourage applications from women and from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We know that great technical capability comes in many forms, and we are focused on building teams that reflect the communities we operate in and support each other to do their best work. 

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other. 

About the role 

We are looking for a Senior Advisor – Contract Management to support the effective implementation and continuous improvement of contractor management practices across Kennecott. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, helping ensure alignment with Rio Tinto’s Contractor Management Standard (E7) while driving contractor performance, compliance, and value creation. 

This is a great opportunity for a collaborative and analytical professional to influence positive business outcomes while working across multiple functions in a dynamic operational environment. 

Reporting to the Manager, Contractor Management and working within a collaborative and diverse team at Kennecott, you will: 

• Ensure contractor management processes align with Rio Tinto’s Contractor Management Standard (E7) and applicable governance requirements 

• Analyze contractor management data to identify trends, risks, compliance gaps, and continuous improvement opportunities 

• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to operational, procurement, and business stakeholders on contractor management practices 

• Partner with stakeholders to strengthen contractor governance, accountability, and performance outcomes 

• Support the resolution and escalation of complex contractor-related issues and risks 

• Develop insights and recommendations that support strategic decision-making and risk mitigation 

• Monitor contractor performance and identify opportunities to maximize value and operational effectiveness 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance contractor management systems, processes, and outcomes 

About you 

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team 

• Demonstrated experience, typically 8+ years, in contractor management, contract governance, procurement, engineering, business improvement, or a related field within mining, heavy industry, or a similar environment 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Mechanical, Civil, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience 

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence outcomes across multiple business functions 

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capability, including interpreting data to identify risks and opportunities 

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively 

Even if your profile does not fully meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply; transferable skills and the right attitude are highly valued. 

This role is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. 

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 

• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus 

• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits 

• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution and a generous 401(k) matching program 

• Attractive share ownership plan 

• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life, including paid time off, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave 

• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you are able to spend quality time with your new family 

• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing 

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges 

Where you’ll be working 

Our Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter, and refinery, located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States. We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum, and sulfuric acid. Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903 and is one of the top producing mines in the world, comprising approximately 11 percent of U.S. annual copper production.