Specialist Process & Functional Safety

Specialist Process and Functional Safety

• Perfect role for a highly motivated individual

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion

• Offering FIFO from Perth to Paraburdoo

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.

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

An opportunity for a Specialist Process and Functional Safety is available at Rio Tinto’s Paraburdoo site on a FIFO 5/2 – 4/3 roster.

We are looking for a Process & Functional Safety Specialist who will be accountable to provide support, governance and assurance for our Pilbara Mining Operations to manage Process & Functional Safety. In Rio Tinto Iron Ore, Major Hazards refer to Low Probability High Consequence events. Process & Functional safety are the methodologies used to deliver and maintain the critical safety controls layers. Our purpose is to support operations to maintain their layers of protection and assist in improving them where we can.

This role will specialise in supporting the implementation, governance and assurance of processes and standards that are utilised across our fixed plant and heavy mobile assets within Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Operations.

Reporting to the Superintendent – Process & Functional Safety, your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place, maintained, and effective for managing Functional Safety standards

• Act as an interface between site teams and Process & Functional Safety Engineers as required

• Coach end users on requirements within the standards and how to meet them

• Facilitate development and implementation of site initiatives and improvements to achieve optimal outcomes

• Report on performance and partner with sites to lead action plan development

• Support site leaders in developing and participating in First Line of Assurance programs (audits and assessments)

• Champion incident reporting guidelines, promote investigation methods, and assist in managing change to drive improvement and prevent recurrence

What You’ll Bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have

• Natural communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build authentic and impactful relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

• Drive meaningful change across multiple stakeholder groups through influence and genuine connection

• Open-minded approach with active listening, understanding, coaching, and upskilling across multiple stakeholder groups

• Capability to interpret complex technical concepts into actionable operational outcomes that enhance safety maturity

• Be proactive and self-motivated with curiosity, courage and care to drive meaningful progress

• Strong capability in incident investigation, audits, and management of change (MoC) processes

• Ability to coach and influence site teams and stakeholders on safety standards and improvement initiatives

• Operational mining experience

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset

• C Class Driver’s License

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you.

We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women 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

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program

• 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, personal & cultural leave)

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

• Possible domestic relocation assistance

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. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment

• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

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.

Where you’ll be working

This role will be offered FIFO from Perth, where you will work at our Paraburdoo mining operations on 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off roster.

Located 80km southwest of Tom Price, Paraburdoo is a town nestled in some of the most scenic landscape in Western Australia. Paraburdoo is recognised for its beautiful scenery, wildlife diversity and close proximity to Karijini National Park. Paraburdoo prides itself on being a safe and friendly community; ideal for young families.

The picturesque town provides residents with a range of leisure facilities and local amenities including a domestic airport, hospital, community centre, childcare centre, primary school, parks and a variety of sporting facilities. The recently built Paraburdoo Sports, Fitness and Community Complex offers state of the art facilities including an Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor basketball court and gym.

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.

Respect and Inclusion

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 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.

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