GM Site Services & Infrastructure
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...