Manager – State and Federal Partnerships and Engagement
- Join a leading global company with a well-established operational presence in the United States
- Be part of a group that is safety-driven and values inclusion
- Based in Phoenix and Superior, AZ
About the role
We are looking for a Manager – State and Federal Partnerships and Engagement that will develop and implement partnerships with state, and federal government stakeholders, non-government stakeholders, and civil society organizations that focus on sustainability, conservation, cultural heritage preservation and the environment.
This is also a great opportunity to be part of advancing critical path work for Resolution. Reporting to the President Resolution Copper and working closely with the General Manager Community Social Performance (CSP), Cultural Heritage and Permitting, as well as Rio Tinto External Affairs, your responsibilities will be to:
- Closely monitor federal and state policy changes and advocate, when necessary, for positions that protect the company.
- Liaise with consultants and lobbyists to educate state and federal policymakers on critical issues related to the project.
- Work closely with leadership to shape public policy development.
- Collaborate closely with the permitting team and provide consultation on outreach to and relationships with state and federal agencies/officials.
- Work closely with Native Affairs and Cultural Heritage teams to understand and implement strategies associated with Tribal Governments.
- Contribute to the development of communications, including message development, executive communications, media relations, and internal communications.
- Develop and implement a proactive engagement approach with state, and national civil society organizations focused on quality of life, sustainability, cultural heritage and environmental issues.
- Where appropriate, co-design partnership programs and governance structures with key stakeholders.
- Lead engagements with state and national-level business organizations including chambers of commerce and industry organizations
- Support the work of CSP and HR in partnerships with K-12 Schools, Universities, and Technical Colleges to partner with and/or create programs that support STEM, workforce development and cultural heritage.
- Monitor and advise the broader Rio Tinto business on state and national political contexts and emerging issues.
- Review and when necessary, amend legislation and policies, in partnership with government relations, legal and external affairs.
What you’ll do and bring
- Political astuteness across state and national-level issues important to manufacturing, mining and natural resources to advance project development in parallel with sustainable development in the region, building reputational credibility related to Resolution’s development and environmental footprint with state and national level stakeholders.
- A proven track record in successfully developing external affairs plans and approaches to provide key support enabling development of projects in the mining, infrastructure, and/or utility supply industries.
- Help facilitate coordination of a diverse team of professionals with complementary skills to a common purpose with an aligned strategy of communication, engagement and partnership.
- A superior and decisive problem-solving mentality, with project management skills honed to real-world solutions to the table. The candidate will possess a consistent, can-do attitude and will never lose sight of the mission to successfully manage a large and highly critical project.
- Experience in managing relationships with state, and federal agencies and representatives.
- Experience and relationships with trade, issue advocacy, and other non-governmental organizations.
- Great ability to influence and manage change – able to convert and enable external teams to work to deliver a on the well communicated and defined vision.
What we offer
We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. 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.
- Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
- Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
- A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
- Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
- 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
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 and meet opportunities.
Where you will be working
Once in operation, Resolution Copper has the potential to supply nearly 25% of US copper demand and create several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer Mining District of Arizona, with an economic value estimated at several billion dollars over the mine life.
The project will rely on a block caving technique to extract the deposit that lies more than 2,000 metres below the surface. This method uses gravity to remove the ore and is the most viable way to recover the resource.
In 2019, the project achieved a significant milestone – issuance of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) by the US Forest Service (USFS). In anticipation of the Final EIS in 2020, Resolution Copper continues permitting and community engagement activities, reclamation of the historic Magma Mine site, shaft and underground development studies, and advancing data collection to further orebody knowledge.
Every Voice Matter
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 different.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information
Faites progresser votre carrière de leader au niveau supérieur.
Vous avez les capacités, l’enthousiasme et la motivation nécessaires pour diriger. Nous vous fournirons les ressources, le soutien et les occasions dont vous avez besoin pour vous épanouir et progresser dans votre carrière de direction chez nous. Nos programmes phares de formation en leadership vous donneront les moyens de développer vos compétences naturelles en leadership et d’acquérir de l’expérience.
À mesure que vous progresserez dans vos fonctions de direction, vous bénéficierez d’un salaire concurrentiel, d’avantages sociaux intéressants et de la possibilité de concilier votre travail avec vos centres d’intérêt et engagements extérieurs. Mais surtout, vous travaillerez avec des personnes inspirantes et motivantes dans une organisation qui valorise la curiosité et la créativité. Travailler chez nous, c’est avoir un impact concret dans la vie des gens, que ce soit en découvrant de nouvelles matières ou des façons de lutter contre les changements climatiques.
Chez Rio Tinto, vous pouvez poursuivre un parcours professionnel en occupant divers postes de direction :
Gestionnaires fonctionnels
Vous êtes l’expert. Vous êtes donc la personne idéale pour diriger du personnel. En tant que gestionnaire fonctionnel, vous serez directement responsable des activités de votre domaine d’expertise.
Gestionnaires opérationnels
Le leadership de première ligne est l’un des rôles les plus importants dans notre entreprise. Les gestionnaires motivent leurs équipes à fournir des métaux et des minéraux essentiels au progrès humain, et s’assurent que tous les employés rentrent chez eux sains et saufs à la fin de chaque quart.
Hauts dirigeants
Au sein de la haute direction de Rio Tinto, vous participerez à l’exploitation d’une entreprise qui appuie le progrès humain. En incarnant nos valeurs et nos comportements, vous dirigerez certains des meilleurs et plus brillants esprits de l’industrie qui travaillent à relever des défis mondiaux.
Où Rio Tinto peut-il vous mener?
Vous êtes une personne passionnée et ambitieuse qui a de grandes aspirations professionnelles. L’envergure et la croissance de notre organisation permettent de définir le parcours professionnel idéal pour vous.
Jetez un coup d’œil au parcours de carrière de Katie
- 2022 – aujourd’huiChef de service, Projets, Développement énergétiqueBrisbane, Queensland, Australie
- 2021Surveillante principale, Centre des opérationsBrisbane, Queensland, Australie
- 2020Surveillante principale, Développement/Forage et dynamitagePilbara, Australie-Occidentale
- 2019Directrice de carrière adjointePilbara, Australie-Occidentale
- 2018Superviseure, DéveloppementPilbara, Australie-Occidentale
- 2017Ingénieure principale, Forage, dynamitage et arpentagePilbara, Australie-Occidentale
- 2016Ingénieure de productionPilbara, Australie-Occidentale
- 2015Agente d’ordonnancement, Mine – planification aux 2 semainesPilbara, Australie-Occidentale
- 2014Ingénieure, Forage et dynamitagePilbara, Australie-Occidentale
- 2012Ingénieure minière nouvelle diplôméePilbara, Australie-Occidentale
Travailler chez Rio Tinto
Aidez-nous à fournir les matières qui rendent le progrès humain possible.
Votre avion vient d’atterrir. Vous allumez votre téléphone et sortez votre ordinateur portable du compartiment à bagages. Vous vous mettez immédiatement au travail, à des milliers de kilomètres de votre bureau. Avez-vous déjà pensé à toutes les matières qui nous rendent la vie du 21e siècle possible? Chez Rio Tinto, nous découvrons, développons et fournissons les matières qui contribuent au progrès humain. En travaillant chez nous, vous profiterez d’avantages que vous ne trouverez nulle part ailleurs.
Notre processus de candidature
01
Postuler :
La première chose consiste à postuler. Vous pouvez le faire à partir de votre profil LinkedIn ou en téléchargeant votre CV. Nous vous demanderons également de répondre à quelques questions avant de soumettre votre candidature.
02
Évaluation :
Nos tests nous aident à déterminer si vous êtes apte à occuper le poste. Nous vous indiquerons lesquels vous devrez passer.
03
Entrevue :
Nos entrevues peuvent se dérouler en personne ou en ligne. C’est l’occasion pour nous d’apprendre à mieux vous connaître, de répondre à vos questions et de parler du poste stimulant pour lequel vous avez postulé.
04
Offres et vérifications :
À ce stade, nous vous indiquerons si votre candidature a été retenue. Si c’est le cas, nous devrons procéder à quelques vérifications, notamment une vérification de sécurité ou des antécédents. Il se peut également que vous deviez passer un examen médical, selon le poste pour lequel vous avez postulé.
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Joignez-vous à l’équipe de Rio Tinto :
Une fois les vérifications effectuées, nous vous contacterons pour parler de votre date d’entrée en fonction et répondre à toutes vos questions avant votre arrivée.
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