Specialist Operations Major Hazards

2 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Rio Tinto Full time

Specialist Operations Major Hazards - West Angelas

  • The perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community
  • Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
  • Permanent role on a 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off roster FIFO from Perth

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.

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

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.


We are looking for a Major Hazard Operational specialist who will be accountable for supporting our Assets to manage Major Hazard risks (Functional Safety).


This newly created role will specialize in supporting the implementation of standards and processes that provide the management of Major Hazards (Functional Safety) across a diverse range of Assets - Fixed Plant and Heavy Mobile assets within Rio Tinto's Iron Ore Pilbara operations.


In addition, this role will be responsible to:

  • Be the Subject Matter Expert to implement and assure Major Hazard standards (Functional Safety), systems and processes
  • Ensure the appropriate systems and processes are in place, maintained and are having an impact in order to manage Major Hazards
  • Coach end users on the requirements within the standards and how to meet these requirements
  • Facilitate collaboration, feedback and drive continuous improvement to achieve the right outcomes for the site
  • Report on performance and in partnership with site lead on the development of action plans
  • Support site leaders in developing and participating in effective first level of assurance programs (audits and assessments)
  • Champion incident reporting guidelines, promote investigation methods which facilitate learning outcomes including impactful actions and assist in effective management of change all with the purpose of driving improvement and preventing recurrences

What you will bring

  • Natural communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build authentic and impactful relationships with a diverse range of leaders and site teams
  • Drive meaningful change across multiple stakeholder groups through influence and genuine connection
  • Have an interest in actively listening, understanding, educating and upskilling across multiple stakeholder groups
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into operational outcomes which develop stakeholder knowledge whilst promoting growth in safety maturity
  • Be proactive and selfmotivated with the curiosity, courage and care to drive meaningful progress
  • Current manual driver license

It will be advantageous to have

  • Practical experience within the Mining/Oil and Gas/ Petroleum Industry in a site operational or technical role
  • Engineering qualification applied in an Operational environment (BEng in Chemical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Control System or Electrical Engineering
  • Fixed Plant control systems experience


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 and strongly encourage you 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
  • Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
  • A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
  • 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 familyfriendly health and medical wellbeing support
  • Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
  • To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives at a time that suits them
  • Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, a


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