Superintendent- Mine & Crusher Operations

• Be part of a group that is safety-driven and values inclusion
• Make your mark setting up our new, intelligent mine
• Access to industry-leading technical development programs
• Role is based in Boron CA Area
• (Role Band-H) For California-based roles the expected base salary range is:133,520.00 -183,590.00

About the role

We are looking for a Superintendent – Mine & Crusher Operations in Boron CA. This role will be accountable for all execution of blasting, loading operations, haulage, and ancillary work. With a large skilled team this role will lean on experienced leaders with operational backgrounds.

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well.
With signature leadership training programs, growing and developing is more than an opportunity – it is something we actively plan and make happen. Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

This role is a great opportunity to implement your leadership skills and refine your business acumen while focusing on safe operations, upskilling employees, and executing a plan to deliver on time cost effective solutions. Reporting to the Mine Manager, you will be:

• Providing leadership to a team of supervisors and skilled hourly employees actively and visibly setting the standard for safety, behaviors, and performance.
• Ensuring industry leading safety performance and operational practices
• Coaching and developing a diverse group of employees
• Delivering against a large yearly operational budget.
• Refining and improving the existing operational practices to take us into the future.
• Participate in operational risk assessments and the development of procedures for operations
• Undertake regular inspection of works to ensure that all standards, policies and procedures are complied with in the functional area.

What you’ll bring

To succeed in the role you will have:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Great attitude, work ethic, and aptitude
• Exceptional Safety Habits
• 10+ years mining operations experience.
• 5+ years of proven leadership experience.
• Ability to work in multi-functional and multi-disciplinary teams and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.

What we offer

We are committed to provide our employees what they deserve. Be recognized for your contributions, your way of thinking, and go home knowing you’re helping the world to progress. Our leading rewards package includes:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
• Access to top tier health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• A 6% of eligible pay company contribution to save towards retirement
• A generous 401(k) match program (company match dollar per dollar up to 6% of your base pay) up to defined limits
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program to purchase Rio Tinto stock including matching company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies to cover life’s important moments (vacation, short-term sick leave, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave).
• Regional and national discounts program for a multitude of leisure purposes and products
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. This helps to address educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Our team of experts to support and work with you to explore your career goals

About Rio Tinto

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto 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 iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminum – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities, and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Borates 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.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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