Project Controls Specialist
- Career opportunities with a global business with a wide variety of Engineering, Improvement and Sustaining Capital Projects
- Opportunity for global networking encompassing all properties of US Borax Inc
- Fantastic employee benefits role based in –Boron, California
- For California based roles the expected annual salary range is $125,440 – $127,480
About the role
We are looking for a Project Controls Specialist to manage the governance and cost control of all capital projects across the US Borax Inc business unit.
This role is a great opportunity for an experienced project management specialist who enjoys project governance and cost control of projects from implementation to delivery. This is a full time role reporting to the Engineering Superintendent, where you will:
- Provide project governance aligning to the Rio Tinto Project Management Framework, and Rio Tinto Sustaining Capital Group Procedure, adhering to Rio Tinto policies and guidelines.
- Responsible for maintaining, practicing and recommending improvements in cost control and contract governance.
- Interface between the operations team, project leaders, execution contractor including sub-contractors, supervisors and engineers to effectively track and govern projects.
- Implement project management systems and controls.
- Capital planning & ensuring accurate project forecasting.
- Fulfilling the duties of the PMO for the Borates & Lithium business unit.
- Reviewing of project systems and processes including, variations, purchase orders, tenders, variation register, forecasts, costs, NPV & business cases.
- Facilitate and participate in project cost and schedule audits
- Offer improvements in project change management as needed, to provide all relevant reporting, KPI Measurement, and assist with asset capitalization activities with finance.
- Liaise with contractors to ensure cost control integrity.
- Develop, track, monitor project KPI's for both owner managed and contract lead projects
- Ensures appropriate project governance is maintained for project variations
- Collaborates with key stakeholders to drive a culture of collaboration, participation and improvement
- Coach and mentor team and support staff
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering field, or similar
- Recognized qualification in project management methodologies.
- Previous experience in the delivery of sustaining capital projects
- Extensive experience in SAP and Cost Controlling
- Strong technical writing abilities
- A high level of communication and willingness to engage with stakeholders and end users
- Demonstrated experience in training and mentoring teams
- An understanding and focus on safety values and processes
What do we Offer
Here is just a glimpse of our industry leading rewards package:
- A competitive starting wage with opportunity for growth and career progression
- Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
- Access top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
- Generous 401k matching program
- Attractive company share ownership plan (up to 50% company match)
- Leave for all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary care giver short term sick leave, paid holidays)
- Possibility to work a 9/80 schedule
About US Borax Inc
Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.
For nearly 100 years, US Borax Inc has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. Our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe.
Where you will be working
US Borax Inc is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.
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
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.
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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.
Take a look at Katie’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
- 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
01
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.