An inclusive environment for all
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees feel comfortable being themselves. We also want everyone to feel that their voices matter, that all cultures are respected, and that perspectives, as diverse as they are, are not only welcome, but essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation or any other distinguishing aspect.
At Rio Tinto, we welcome and encourage applications from women, older workers, persons with disabilities and representatives from diverse backgrounds.
Everyone is different, and we believe that these differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences, and perspectives within our team enhances the way we work and our ability to succeed together.
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Shape the services and infrastructure strategy that will enable safe, reliable and efficient operations across Simfer and the Simandou project.
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Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams spanning inbound logistics, business services, travel, camp operations, transportation, utilities and facilities.
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Site-based at Canga, Guinea, on a 4 weeks on / 2 weeks off roster.
We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for a General Manager – Site Services & Infrastructure to define and deliver the strategy, governance and performance of critical site support services across Simfer. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Simfer, you will lead Inbound Logistics, Business Services, Travel, Camp Management, Transportation, Utilities, Facilities Management and Camp Maintenance so operational teams have the safe, reliable and efficient support they need. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will help shape business strategy, operational readiness and long-term value while building accountable, inclusive and high-performing teams.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Simfer, and working with operational leaders, project teams, contractors, government representatives and external stakeholders in a complex, multicultural operating environment, you will be:
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Developing and executing the Site Services and Infrastructure strategy in line with business and operational objectives.
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Providing visible safety leadership and embedding health, safety, environment and risk management across all services and infrastructure activities.
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Leading inbound logistics to enable the safe, reliable and efficient movement of personnel, equipment, materials and supplies.
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Overseeing Business Services, Travel, Camp Operations, Transportation, Utilities, Facilities Management and Camp Maintenance to meet current and future operational requirements.
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Improving service reliability, productivity and cost-effectiveness through disciplined operational excellence and continuous improvement.
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Governing contractor and service provider performance against operational, safety and commercial standards, including transition oversight of Business Improvement and Contractor Management Excellence.
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Managing annual budgets, business plans and performance targets while building effective partnerships across operations, projects, contractors and external stakeholders.
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Developing organisational capability through workforce planning, succession, nationalisation, talent development and leadership growth across large multidisciplinary teams.
About you
We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply, if you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.
Required for Success
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A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
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Skills and Capabilities: Strategic and operational leadership across logistics, infrastructure or business services, with strong commercial, contractor management and stakeholder engagement capability. Experience: Senior leadership experience in mining, resources, infrastructure, heavy industry or another large-scale operational environment.
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Experience: Demonstrated success leading operational support, logistics, infrastructure or business services in remote or challenging environments with significant logistics constraints.
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More than 20 years of proven experience or equivalent leading large, multidisciplinary teams across complex, multicultural, and geographically dispersed operations.
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Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations Management or a related discipline.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French are desirable.
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Experience developing future leaders and workforce capability through succession planning, nationalisation and structured development initiatives.
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
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A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
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A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
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A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience, with an annual incentive program
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Comprehensive medical benefits, including subsidised private health insurance for employees and their immediate family
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Attractive share ownership plan
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Company provided insurance cover
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Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
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Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
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Ongoing access to family-friendly health, medical and wellbeing support
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Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
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Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a global leader in mining and materials, producing the resources essential for modern life and the energy transition.
The Simandou Project is one of the world’s largest and most significant mining and infrastructure developments, delivering long-term economic and social value.
Where you’ll be working
Canga, Guinea (FIFO).
Applications close Wednesday 30th September 2026
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Contribuez à définir la stratégie en matière de services et d’infrastructures qui permettra d’assurer des opérations sûres, fiables et efficaces au sein de Simfer et du projet Simandou.
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Dirigez et développez des équipes multidisciplinaires couvrant la logistique interne, les services d’affaires, les déplacements, l’exploitation des camps, les transports, les services publics et les installations.
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Exercez vos fonctions sur site, à Canga, en Guinée, dans le cadre d’un horaire en rotation de quatre semaines de travail pour deux semaines de congé.
Nous cherchons de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin, aujourd’hui et pour l’avenir. Nos valeurs — bienveillance, courage et curiosité — guident notre façon de travailler et la manière dont nous nous traitons les uns les autres.
Au sujet du poste
Nous sommes à la recherche d’un(e) directeur(trice) général(e) – Services aux sites et infrastructures, qui définira et mettra en œuvre la stratégie, la gouvernance et la performance des services de soutien essentiels sur l’ensemble du site de Simfer. Relevant du chef des opérations, Simfer, vous dirigerez la logistique interne, les services d’affaires, les déplacements, la gestion des camps, les transports, les services publics, la gestion des installations et l’entretien des camps afin que les équipes opérationnelles bénéficient du soutien sûr, fiable et efficace dont elles ont besoin. En tant que membre de l’équipe de haute direction, vous contribuerez à définir la stratégie d’affaires, à assurer la préparation opérationnelle et à créer de la valeur à long terme, tout en constituant des équipes responsables, inclusives et hautement performantes.
Ce que vous ferez
Relevant du Chef des opérations, Simfer, et travaillant avec des gestionnaires opérationnels, des équipes de projet, des prestataires de services, des représentants gouvernementaux et des parties prenantes externes dans un environnement opérationnel complexe et multiculturel, vous aurez les responsabilités suivantes :
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Élaborer et exécuter la stratégie relative aux services et aux infrastructures du site, conformément aux objectifs commerciaux et opérationnels.
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Assurer un leadership visible en matière de sécurité et intégrer la gestion de la santé, de la sécurité, de l’environnement et des risques dans l’ensemble des activités liées aux services et aux infrastructures.
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Diriger la logistique interne afin d’assurer un transport sûr, fiable et efficace du personnel, des équipements, des matériaux et des fournitures.
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Superviser les services d’affaires, les services de voyages et transport, l’exploitation des camps, , les services essentiels, la gestion des installations et l’entretien des camps afin de répondre aux besoins opérationnels actuels et futurs.
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Améliorer la fiabilité des services, la productivité et la rentabilité grâce à une excellente discipline opérationnelle et à l’amélioration continue.
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Évaluer la performance des prestataires et des fournisseurs de services au regard des normes opérationnelles, de sécurité et commerciales, y compris la supervision de la transition des activités d’amélioration des affaires et d’excellence en matière de gestion des prestataires de services.
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Gérer les budgets annuels, les plans d’affaires et les objectifs de performance tout en établissant des partenariats efficaces entre les opérations, les projets, les prestataires de services et les parties prenantes externes.
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Consolider les capacités organisationnelles grâce à la planification des effectifs, à la relève, à la nationalisation, au développement des talents et au renforcement du leadership au sein de grandes équipes multidisciplinaires.
Votre contribution
Nous recherchons une personne dont l’expérience correspond aux principales exigences ci‑dessous. Vous n’avez pas besoin de répondre à tous les critères pour présenter votre candidature. Si vous possédez une expérience pertinente et que cette occasion vous enthousiasme, nous vous encourageons à soumettre votre candidature.
Exigences pour réussir
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Engagement envers votre sécurité et celle de votre équipe.
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Compétences et capacités : Leadership stratégique et opérationnel dans les domaines de la logistique, des infrastructures ou des services d’affaires, associé à de solides capacités commerciales, de gestion des prestataires de services et d’engagement des parties prenantes.
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Expérience : Expérience à des postes de haute direction dans les secteurs de l’exploitation minière, des ressources naturelles, des infrastructures, de l’industrie lourde ou dans tout autre environnement opérationnel à grande échelle.
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Expérience : Succès avéré dans la direction de services de soutien opérationnel, de logistique, d’infrastructures ou de services d’affaires dans des environnements isolés ou difficiles, soumis à d’importantes contraintes logistiques
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Plus de 20 ans d’expérience avérée, ou équivalent, dans la direction d’équipes multidisciplinaires de grande envergure, dans le cadre d’opérations complexes, multiculturelles et géographiquement dispersées.
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Qualifications : Diplôme universitaire de premier cycle en logistique, chaîne d’approvisionnement, ingénierie, commerce, gestion des opérations ou dans une discipline connexe.
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Excellentes compétences en communication orale et écrite (en français et en anglais), un atout.
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Expérience dans le développement des futurs gestionnaires et des capacités du personnel grâce à la planification de la relève, à la nationalisation et à des initiatives de développement structurées.
Ce que nous offrons
Reconnaissance de vos contributions, de votre capacité de réflexion et de votre travail assidu, et la satisfaction de savoir que vous avez aidé le monde à progresser.
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Environnement de travail au sein duquel la sécurité est toujours la priorité absolue.
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Poste permanent, directement au service de Rio Tinto.
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Salaire de base concurrentiel établi en fonction de vos compétences et de votre expérience, et programme incitatif annuel.
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Des avantages médicaux complets, y compris une assurance santé privée subventionnée pour les employé(e)s et leur famille immédiate.
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Régime d’actionnariat intéressant.
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Couverture d’assurance fournie par l’entreprise.
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Nombreuses options de sacrifice salarial et de rémunération.
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Occasions de développement de carrière et aide à la formation pour réaliser vos aspirations sur le plan technique et du leadership.
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Accès en tout temps à du soutien en matière de santé et de bien-être pour les employé(e)s et leur famille.
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Congés pour divers motifs (vacances/annuels, congé parental payé, congés de maladie).
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Rabais exclusifs pour les membres du personnel (services bancaires, hébergement, locations de voiture, vente au détail et plus).
À propos de Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto est un leader mondial dans le secteur minier et des matériaux, qui produit les ressources essentielles à la vie moderne et à la transition énergétique.
Le projet Simandou est l’un des projets miniers et d’infrastructures les plus importants et les plus ambitieux au monde, générant une valeur économique et sociale à long terme.
Emplacement du poste
Canga, Guinée (FIFO).
La période de candidature prendra fin le mercredi 30 septembre.
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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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 LGBTQ+ 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.



















