Manager, Fixed Plant Shutdowns

Manager, Fixed Plant Shutdowns

We particularly welcome Indigenous people of Australia and Women to apply for this role as we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

• Join our world-class, Pilbara Iron Ore operations
• Bring your genuine authenticity as an experienced leader to build your new teams in our new Shutdown division
• Opportunity to grow your career and work with people who inspire and motivate you
• FIFO from Perth – 5/2, 4/3, 9/5

Where we’re all welcome

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 who we are.

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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Manager, Fixed Plant Shutdowns to join our new Shutdown leadership team to build and lead the shutdown teams to success.

As an experienced Shutdown leader, this is a great opportunity to build and lead large multi-disciplined Shutdown maintenance teams. We invite you to be part of our ongoing journey to take efficiency and safety to the next level.

Reporting to the General Manager, Shutdowns and working in a challenging and exciting environment, you will be providing authentic leadership and genuine care for your team whilst demonstrating the Rio Tinto values of care, courage, and curiosity.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Your ability to focus on performance will be integral, you will be:

• Developing a performance-based culture according to our values of care, courage and curiosity which drives exemplary safety behaviours and stable operating outcomes
• Managing the end-to-end fixed plant shutdown cycle and delivery of shutdowns safely efficiently and effectively
• Responsible for scheduling and executing Fixed Plant Shutdowns across all our Pilbara Mine Sites
• Deploying and developing Fixed Plant Shutdown Maintenance teams and individuals
• Ensuring shut down management processes are applied in the context of the asset management strategy
• Assessing and managing risks over asset lifecycle, reviewing and auditing compliance

You’ll build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across our operational teams and functional support teams while externally, you’ll work with our original equipment manufacturers and Shutdown Contractors.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team is vital for all roles at Rio Tinto
• As a genuine and authentic leader, you will bring your demonstrated care and engaging leadership style
• Integral to this role will be your ability to lead by example, build a strong connection with your team and your various stakeholders. We expect you to bring your passion for field presence and curiosity
• Your extensive Shutdown execution and leadership to build and lead high performing Fixed Plant Shutdown Maintenance teams
• Your exceptional stakeholder management skills are required, you will have held experience in partnership and collaboration across multi-disciplinary groups within a matrix organisation
• Courage to challenge operating conditions and your focus on production and performance will be required to succeed in this role, as a Manager Fixed Plant Shutdowns it is expected that you safely and economically deliver shutdown schedules

If you are interested in the role and believe you have transferrable skills, we encourage you to apply.

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
• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
• 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, cultural leave)
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them
• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. 

Where you’ll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

Who we are

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 and meet opportunities.

Applications close on Monday 23^rd September (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).