Crushing Specialist

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About the role

We are looking for a Specialist Early Ore Crushing to support early ore operations at Simandou on a FIFO roster to Guinea (4 weeks on, 2 weeks off). Reporting to the Superintendent Early Ore, the role focuses on the technical, maintenance and asset performance aspects of screening plants, crushing plants, haulage fleets, material movement systems and train loading interfaces.

This role is suited to someone with strong maintenance or asset management capability, who enjoys working across fixed and mobile equipment in a high-tempo operational environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead safety as a core operational outcome, ensuring all early ore activities are planned and executed with disciplined risk management and in line with Rio Tinto standards

• Provide technical and operational support across screening, crushing, haulage and material movement systems

• Work closely with Maintenance and Asset Management teams to improve plant and mobile equipment availability

• Assist with planning and execution of maintenance, shutdowns and defect management

• Monitor asset performance, breakdown trends and maintenance effectiveness

• Support commissioning, optimisation and continuous improvement of early ore equipment

• Assist in contractor engagement, ensuring haulage efficiency, asset care and operating standards are met

• Contribute to the two-week plan through readiness checks, risk identification and mitigation actions

• Support mentoring and development of national technicians, supervisors and engineers

• Use systems such as SAP to support maintenance planning, defect management and asset performance tracking

• Ensure work is carried out in line with safety standards, procedures and permits

What you will bring

• Strong safety mindset and practical, hands-on approach

• Several years of experience in mineral processing, materials handling, haulage or maintenance roles

• Good understanding of crushers, screens, conveyors and mobile haulage equipment

• Maintenance or asset management experience, including defect elimination and reliability improvement

• Experience or willingness to work with SAP for maintenance and asset management activities

• Ability to work collaboratively with operations and contractors

• Organised, detail-focused and comfortable in the field

It will be advantageous if you have

• Trade or technical qualifications (Mechanical, Electrical, Fitter, Boilermaker or similar)

• Experience with CMMS, defect management or reliability reporting

• Exposure to rail loading or bulk material movement systems

• French or Mandarin language skills

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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