Principal Advisor Studies – Borates
- Key role influencing future business direction
- Exciting development opportunity to propel your future career path
- Boron, California based role (or greater LA region)
- For California based roles the expected global salary is $143,000-$196,900
About the role
Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Principal Advisor Studies to lead and deliver strategic growth studies ($50M-100M+ capex) for Rio Tinto Borates. It will require strong engagement with a variety of stakeholders across the global business including senior management, operations, sales, logistics, business analysis, finance, HSE, HR, community and external affairs. This role will provide excellent exposure to both the Borates and Battery Materials leadership team with an opportunity to drive the future direction of the business.
Reporting to the Strategic Planning Manager, key responsibilities include:
- Lead strategic growth studies with a focus on concept, order of magnitude, pre-feasibility and feasibility stages. Oversee project engineering, analysis and evaluation.
- Critically analyze project assumptions and drive value engineering opportunities.
- Prepare and present study findings and recommendations to GM level and above including various Investment Committees.
- Manage studies through their numerous study stages. Obtain approvals from both internal and external stakeholders to move the study through its stages.
- Provide expert advice for studies within the Borates business.
- Identify and implement improvements to study delivery methods.
About You
To be considered for this role you will demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline
- Excellent familiarity and understanding of Rio Tinto’s study definition guidance
- Experience leading large studies ($50M-100M+ capex) at Rio Tinto
- Knowledge of engineering principles and technical due diligence at OoM, PFS and FS level
- Experience working with and managing EPCMs / engineering service providers
- Ability to critically analyse and identify value engineering / capex optimization opportunities
- Experience with TEG/BED reviews advantageous
- Ability to conduct thorough, high-quality analysis to support conclusions and recommendations
- Excellent ability to develop and deliver presentation of findings to GM level and above
- Strategic and forward-thinking competencies
- Ability to manage sensitive, time critical and complex tasks
- Experience effectively managing and coordinating a wide range of stakeholders and inputs
- Experience in financial evaluation and business case building
What we offer
Here is just a glimpse of our industry leading rewards package:
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards
- Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
- Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
- Excellent retirement plan
- A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
- Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
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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 situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice Matters
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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.
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
Take your leadership career to the next level.
Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.
Take a look at Katie’s career journey
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- 2021Superintendent Operations CentreBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2020Development / Drill and Blast SuperintendentPilbara, Western Australia
- 2019Deputy Quarry ManagerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2018Development SupervisorPilbara, Western Australia
- 2017Senior Engineer of Drill, Blast and SurveyPilbara, Western Australia
- 2016Production EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2015Mine scheduler - 2 week plannerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2014Drill and Blast EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2012Graduate Mining EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.