Técnico de HSE Rincon
- Sé parte de un grupo impulsado por la seguridad y el logro de objetivos.
- Sé parte de un equipo que lidera con propósito y excelencia operacional.
- Vive nuestros valores: Cuidado, Coraje y Curiosidad.
- Puesto basado en Salar del Rincón, Salta – Roster 7×7.
Acerca del puesto
Encontrar mejores formas de suministrar los materiales que el mundo necesita.
Buscamos un/a Técnico/a de HSE Rincon que acompañe nuestras operaciones mineras asegurando el cumplimiento de estándares de salud, seguridad y medio ambiente. Este rol combina supervisión en terreno, gestión preventiva y colaboración activa con equipos operativos para promover una cultura de seguridad y sostenibilidad.
Responsabilidades Clave:
- Apoyar la implementación de los estándares de HSE de Rio Tinto y entrenar a las operaciones y el proyecto según sea necesario.
- Ser referente en HSE y comunicarse diariamente con los gerentes de HSE y otras áreas.
- Apoyar el desarrollo de Take 5, JHA, CRM y permisos de trabajo en campo.
- Realizar entrenamientos de aula y campo.
- Participar en liderar investigaciones de incidentes.
- Participar en la implementación del sistema Modelo de Madurez de Seguridad (SMM) de Rio Tinto.
- Promover y entrenar en la implementación de estándares de Rio Tinto.
- Asesorar y gestionar eventos y acciones en los softwares de HSE de Rio Tinto (Enablon, CRM, Safety Culture y otros).
- Realizar, asesorar y coachear en actividades de liderazgo en campo (LiF)
- Realizar inspecciones de prevención e identificación de peligros en campo.
- Orientar e instruir en temas de HSE a equipos e Rio Tinto, EPCM y Contratistas.
- Apoya la implementación de CRM y actividades de Liderazgo en campo.
- Trabaja con lideres de operaciones y proyecto para resolver los desafíos de HSE en campo.
Requisitos y Capacidades:
- Graduado en Tecnicatura en higiene y seguridad o título con especialización en seguridad (HSE).
- Experiencia en entorno de trabajo donde la seguridad es siempre la máxima prioridad.
- Demostrar una experiencia considerable en un puesto similar, idealmente una combinación de construcción industrial y una planta de procesos químicos.
- Conocimiento de cómo funcionan los productos químicos.
- Experiencia de trabajo con equipos diversos.
- Gestión e investigación de incidentes.
- Habilidades profesionales para apoyar y ofrecer programas de HSE, informes y monitoreo de calidad.
- Alto nivel de comunicación escrita y verbal.
- Atributos que demuestran abiertamente que HSE es un valor personal.
- Deseable contar con conocimientos de inglés oral y escrito.
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HSE Technician – Rincon
• Be part of a team driven by safety and goal achievement.
• Join a group that leads with purpose and operational excellence.
• Live our values: Care, Courage, and Curiosity.
• Role based in Salar del Rincón, Salta – 7×7 roster.
About the Role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for an HSE Technician in Rincon Project to support our mining operations by ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. This role combines field supervision, preventive management, and active collaboration with operational teams to promote a culture of safety and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the implementation of Rio Tinto’s HSE standards and provide training to operations and project teams as needed.
• Act as an HSE reference and maintain daily communication with HSE managers and other departments.
• Support the development of Take 5, JHA, CRM, and field work permits.
• Deliver classroom and field training sessions.
• Participate in leading incident investigations.
• Contribute to the implementation of Rio Tinto’s Safety Maturity Model (SMM).
• Promote and train teams on the implementation of Rio Tinto standards.
• Advise and manage events and actions within Rio Tinto’s HSE software systems (Enablon, CRM, Safety Culture, and others).
• Conduct, advise, and coach field leadership activities (LiF).
• Perform field inspections for hazard identification and prevention.
• Guide and instruct Rio Tinto, EPCM, and contractor teams on HSE matters.
• Support CRM implementation and field leadership activities.
• Collaborate with operations and project leaders to address HSE challenges in the field.
Requirements and Skills:
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related qualification with a specialization in HSE.
• Experience in a work environment where safety is the top priority.
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally combining industrial construction and chemical processing plant environments.
• Understanding of chemical product operations.
• Experience working with diverse teams.
• Incident management and investigation skills.
• Professional capabilities to support and deliver HSE programs, reporting, and quality monitoring.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attributes that clearly demonstrate HSE as a personal value.
• Oral and written English proficiency is desirable.
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.
Where you will be working
Recognized as a pioneer and leader in the industrial minerals industry due to product quality, supply reliability and technical support; we are proud to make modern life work. Lithium is part of our portfolio of materials essential to a low-carbon future and is a key element needed for low-carbon technologies. The Battery Materials unit is comprised of the Borates operations in US, the Jadar Project in Serbia and the Rincon project in Argentina, leading in mining borates and lithium for a more sustainable future. The Rincon lithium project is a large undeveloped lithium brine project located in the heart of the lithium triangle in the Salta Province of Argentina, an emerging hub for greenfield projects. It is a long-life, scalable resource with one of the lowest carbon footprints of lithium assets in the world. This acquisition is a significant further endorsement of our commitment to the battery materials sector and lithium's role in a low-carbon future.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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.
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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.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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.
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
Take a look at Theresia’s career journey
- 2022 - PresentManager Projects - Energy DevelopmentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 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
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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.
Working in one of our function’s teams
We supply the materials that drive human progress. You make it all possible.
With business operations that stretch from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Perth, Western Australia, we have exciting opportunities in virtually every discipline imaginable. From HR to marketing, finance to technology, infrastructure to supply chain, and much more, the opportunities are endless. Join us and enjoy:
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.
03
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.