An inclusive environment for all
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees feel comfortable being themselves. We also want everyone to feel that their voices matter, that all cultures are respected, and that perspectives, as diverse as they are, are not only welcome, but essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation or any other distinguishing aspect.

At Rio Tinto, we welcome and encourage applications from women, older workers, persons with disabilities and representatives from diverse backgrounds.

Everyone is different, and we believe that these differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences, and perspectives within our team enhances the way we work and our ability to succeed together.

Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager leads a team comprising two key functions:

Governance and Technical Assurance

The Governance and Technical Assurance function within Asset Management ensures that assets are managed safely and in compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and company requirements.

This function is responsible for the asset governance framework, technical standards oversight, management of change, approval and acceptance processes, and assurance planning in accordance with the Three Lines of Defense model.

It also ensures the integrity of asset information through master data governance, document control, and knowledge management.

The role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Procurement, HSE, and Risk Management teams to strengthen controls across the asset lifecycle and continuously improve the performance and compliance of port, rail, and infrastructure assets.

The team is responsible for:

• Defining, maintaining, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory obligations, and company requirements.
• Providing technical oversight, including standards management, approvals, engineering governance, and configuration control.
• Leading the Management of Change (MoC) process and configuration governance.
• Developing type approval, verification, testing, and acceptance frameworks.
• Ensuring the integrity of asset information through master data quality, document control, and knowledge management.
• Supporting audit readiness and assurance reviews through a structured Lines of Defense approach.

Engineering

The Engineering team consists of multidisciplinary technical experts responsible for ensuring that the organization's assets are designed, operated, maintained, and modified safely, reliably, and in compliance with legal requirements, industry standards, applicable railway standards, and internal engineering standards.

This function provides engineering governance and technical assurance throughout the entire asset lifecycle:

Design → Operations → Maintenance → Renewal → Decommissioning

It ensures the organization fulfills its obligations regarding safe operations, asset integrity management, and asset performance.

This leadership role aims to maximize asset value by ensuring optimal operational asset management and balancing risk, cost, and performance, while ensuring the necessary technical expertise is available to support both short-term and long-term initiatives.

The Engineering team provides:

• Technical and engineering support across the full asset lifecycle.
• A governance and assurance function that ensures engineering decisions and modifications are properly controlled, risk-assessed, documented, and auditable.

Education and Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering.
• A relevant Asset Management qualification or certification is considered a significant advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in engineering and asset management, including at least 5 years in an operational leadership role directly related to mining, maintenance, or a similar industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams, including document control, information governance, knowledge management, and specialist engineering functions.
• Strong track record in capability development, including: Career development pathways. Competency frameworks. Coaching and mentoring. Succession planning.

Skills and Requirements

Key Requirements

• French is the official operational language. Chinese and English may also be used as working languages. Proficiency in at least two of these three languages is desirable, with strong French language skills being a significant advantage.
• Medically fit and able to work in Guinea for the duration of the contract.

Professionalism and Communication

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong motivation to work within a multicultural environment and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrates the highest standards of professional integrity.

Leadership and Team Management

• Proven ability to lead or contribute to high-performing teams with strong strategic leadership.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure in dynamic environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver complex projects within agreed scope, schedule, and objectives.
• Collaborative, proactive, and results-oriented approach focused on achieving shared goals.
• Ability to establish a clear governance model:Policy → Process → Tools → Roles → Performance Metrics
• Ability to balance and prioritize competing requirements, including:Engineering execution. Operations. Compliance. Continuous improvement.

Key Technical Competencies

• Ability to define a clear vision and lead engineering and asset management teams.
• Deep understanding of the full physical asset lifecycle, from acquisition through decommissioning, supported by frameworks such as ISO 55000, ISO 14224, or equivalent standards.
• Ability to oversee and review multidisciplinary engineering activities (civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines) while ensuring compliance with standards and operational requirements.
• Expertise in long-term capital planning, asset renewal forecasting, and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Ability to interpret asset performance data to support informed decision-making.
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies used to prioritize interventions based on criticality, safety, and business impact.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering, safety, and environmental standards, including ISO, AS/NZS, and other relevant frameworks.
• Familiarity with Digital Twin technologies and the integration of engineering systems with asset management platforms to improve visibility and control.
• Experience presenting reports to Executive Leadership teams or equivalent governance bodies.
• Demonstrated success in implementing and managing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial understanding appropriate to the responsibilities of the role.

What we offer

Get recognition for your contributions, your ability to think, your hard work, and the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped the world move forward.

• Work environment where safety is always the top priority
• Competitive base salary based on your skills and experience
• Annual cash incentives for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and training assistance to achieve your aspirations • Access to family-friendly health programs, top-notch retirement and savings plans
• Wellness benefits
• Rio Tinto's generous employee stock ownership plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• One-on-one wellness support (personal and professional matters) for you and your family
• Comprehensive leave policy covering all important life moments (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, etc.)  
   

About the Simandou Project
The Simandou Iron Ore Project is located in the Republic of Guinea, West Africa. It is Africa’s largest infrastructure and mining project and represents one of the largest known reserves of high-grade iron ore in the world.

Rio Tinto holds rights to Simandou Blocks 3 and 4 through SimFer, a joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Guinea, Rio Tinto and Chalco Iron Ore Holdings (CIOH). Construction of the mine, together with the associated rail and port infrastructure, is well underway with first production from the SimFer mine expected in 2025.

About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a global leader in the mining and materials companies. We are established in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and the prosperity of people, communities, and nations. We have been in business for 150 years, drawing on knowledge accumulated over generations and on different continents. Our mission – to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs – guides us in our quest for innovation and continuous improvement, with the goal of making products that are low in emissions and meet the right environmental, social and governance standards. But because we can't do it alone, we focus on creating partnerships that allow us to solve problems, create mutually beneficial situations and seize opportunities.

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