Rio Tinto Group

GM Technical

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Shape the technical strategy that will enable safe, reliable and efficient operations across Simfer and the Simandou project.

Lead and grow multidisciplinary teams across asset management, engineering, sustaining capital, contractor management and business improvement.

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 – Technical to define and execute the technical services strategy that supports safe, reliable and efficient operations across Simfer. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide leadership across Asset Management, Engineering, Sustaining Capital, Contractor Management Excellence and Business Improvement, strengthening technical governance, asset performance, operational discipline and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to influence a significant operation, build enduring technical capability and create sustainable business value through your leadership.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Simfer, and working with operational leaders, project teams and functional stakeholders across a complex, multicultural operating environment, you will be:

Developing and executing the Technical strategy in line with business and operational priorities.

Providing visible safety leadership and strengthening technical governance, engineering assurance and asset integrity across operations. Leading Asset Management, Engineering, Sustaining Capital, Contractor Management Excellence and Business Improvement functions.

Establishing asset management strategies that improve reliability, availability and lifecycle performance.

Governing engineering standards, technical risk management and the planning, prioritisation and delivery of sustaining capital programs.

Driving productivity, operational efficiency, asset optimisation and value creation through disciplined business improvement and change initiatives.

Building effective partnerships across operations, projects and functions while managing budgets, business plans and performance targets.

Developing inclusive, high-performing multidisciplinary teams and supporting nationalisation, succession and technical capability building.

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

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.

Skills and Capabilities: Strategic, technical and commercial leadership across engineering governance, asset integrity, operational excellence and stakeholder influence.

More than 20 years’ of relevant experience or equivalent, including senior leadership experience in mining, resources, infrastructure or heavy industrial operations, including accountability for technical services, engineering, asset management, maintenance, sustaining capital or operational excellence and value chain management

Demonstrated success leading large multidisciplinary teams across complex, multicultural and geographically dispersed operations, including remote or challenging environments.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.

Language : Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French are desirable.

Experience leading business transformation, continuous improvement or organisational change and developing leaders through succession and capability-building programs.

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 an annual incentive program

Comprehensive medical benefits, including subsidised private health insurance for employees and their immediate family

Attractive share ownership plan

Company provided insurance cover

Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options

Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions

Ongoing access to family-friendly health, medical and wellbeing support

Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

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 30 September

Contribuez à définir la stratégie technique qui permettra d’assurer des opérations sûres, fiables et efficaces au sein de Simfer et du projet Simandou.

Dirigez et développez des équipes multidisciplinaires couvrant la gestion des actifs, l’ingénierie, le capital de maintien, la gestion des prestataires de services et l’amélioration des affaires.

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) Technique, qui définira et mettra en œuvre la stratégie en matière de services techniques visant à soutenir des opérations sûres, fiables et efficaces au sein de Simfer. En tant que membre de l’équipe de haute direction, vous exercerez votre leadership dans les domaines de la gestion des actifs, de l’ingénierie, du capital de maintien, de l’excellence en matière de gestion des prestataires de services et de l’amélioration des affaires, afin de renforcer la gouvernance technique, la performance des actifs, la discipline opérationnelle et l’amélioration continue. Il s’agit d’une occasion d’influencer des opérations d’envergure, de développer des capacités techniques durables et de créer une valeur commerciale durable grâce à votre leadership.

Ce que vous ferez

Relevant du chef des opérations, Simfer, et travaillant avec des gestionnaires opérationnels, des équipes de projet et des parties prenantes fonctionnelles dans un environnement opérationnel complexe et multiculturel, vous aurez les responsabilités suivantes :

Élaborer et exécuter la stratégie technique conformément aux priorités commerciales et opérationnelles.

Assurer un leadership visible en matière de sécurité et renforcer la gouvernance technique, l’assurance ingénierie et l’intégrité des actifs à l’échelle des opérations. Diriger les fonctions suivantes : gestion des actifs, ingénierie, capital de maintien, excellence en matière de gestion des prestataires de services et amélioration des affaires.

Définir des stratégies de gestion des actifs visant à améliorer la fiabilité, la disponibilité et la performance tout au long du cycle de vie.

Veiller à la gouvernance des normes d’ingénierie, de la gestion des risques techniques, ainsi que de la planification, de la hiérarchisation et de la mise en œuvre des programmes de capital de maintien.

Stimuler la productivité, l’efficacité opérationnelle, l’optimisation des actifs et la création de valeur grâce à des initiatives disciplinées d’amélioration des affaires et de changement.

Établir des partenariats efficaces entre les opérations, les projets et les fonctions, tout en gérant les budgets, les plans d’affaires et les objectifs de performance.

Développer des équipes multidisciplinaires inclusives et hautement performantes, et soutenir la nationalisation, la relève et le renforcement des capacités techniques.

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

Engagement envers votre sécurité et celle de votre équipe.

Compétences et capacités : Leadership stratégique, technique et commercial dans les domaines de la gouvernance de l’ingénierie, de l’intégrité des actifs, de l’excellence opérationnelle et de l’influence auprès des parties prenantes.

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