Senior Specialist - Diesel Transition Program

Senior Specialist - Diesel Transition Program Unique opportunity to join a high performing progressive team Assisting in Rio Tinto's ambitious emission reduction goals Permanent position based out of the Perth CBD – with flexible working arrangements 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 different.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
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 The Diesel Transition Program is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to reduce diesel-based carbon emissions across Rio Tinto's global portfolio. The work of this team includes the acceleration of technical solutions that will deliver Rio Tinto's ambitious emission reduction goals. Rio Tinto has an ambitious strategy to grow our business and decarbonise. From sourcing mining solutions of the future, to creating businesses with host communities, to building new supply chains around our greenfield assets, the importance of Procurement in Rio Tinto's success has never been greater.
We are looking for a Senior Specialist to join our Global Equipment and Diesel Transition team in Perth. You'll be part of a high performing team and responsible for maturing diesel transition assessments across the global portfolio.
Reporting to the Principal Advisor / Program Manager– Diesel Transition Program , you will:
Embrace a growth mindset and use collaborative ways of working in multidisciplinary teams, to drive inclusivity, excellence, and build meaningful partnerships as we shape and deliver the Diesel Transition Program Manage key elements of the Battery Electric Haul Truck program, which includes having oversight of Rio Tinto's truck, dynamic and static charging and system requirements and ensuring that internal and external stakeholders are aligned in direction and working together to reduce emissions Lead ad-hoc projects as applicable and as identified through the Diesel Transition Portfolio Develop robust relationships with OEMs and Procurement Category relationship owners to assess options and ensure consistency of Rio Tinto requirements and messaging Collaborate with broader business (Group Technical, Asset Management) for required deeper specific knowledge and technical expertise to ensure alignment with direction of the business Engage electrification and technical SMEs within the business to leverage learnings from other areas and ensure key risks are understood and adequately managed Actively challenge beliefs on current diesel abatement technologies and stay abreast with leading research and industry learnings Foster a culture of zero harm and continuous improvement Senior Specialist - Diesel Transition Program Unique opportunity to join a high performing progressive team Assisting in Rio Tinto's ambitious emission reduction goals Permanent position based out of the Perth CBD – with flexible working arrangements 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 different.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
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 TheDiesel Transition Programis responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to reduce diesel-based carbon emissions across Rio Tinto's global portfolio. The work of this team includes the acceleration of technical solutions that will deliver Rio Tinto's ambitious emission reduction goals. Rio Tinto has an ambitious strategy to grow our business and decarbonise. From sourcing mining solutions of the future, to creating businesses with host communities, to building new supply chains around our greenfield assets, the importance of Procurement in Rio Tinto's success has never been greater.
We are looking for aSenior Specialist to join our Global Equipment and Diesel Transition team in Perth. You'll be part of a high performing team and responsible for maturing diesel transition assessments across the global portfolio.
Reporting to thePrincipal Advisor / Program Manager– Diesel Transition Program , you will:
Embrace a growth mindset and use collaborative ways of working in multidisciplinary teams, to drive inclusivity, excellence, and build meaningful partnerships as we shape and deliver the Diesel Transition Program Manage key elements of the Battery Electric Haul Truck program, which includes having oversight of Rio Tinto's truck, dynamic and static charging and system requirements and ensuring that internal and external stakeholders are aligned in direction and working together to reduce emissions Lead ad-hoc projects as applicable and as identified through the Diesel Transition Portfolio Develop robust relationships with OEMs and Procurement Category relationship owners to assess options and ensure consistency of Rio Tinto requirements and messaging Collaborate with broader business (Group Technical, Asset Management) for required deeper specific knowledge and technical expertise to ensure alignment with direction of the business Engage electrification and technical SMEs within the business to leverage learnings from other areas and ensure key risks are understood and adequately managed Actively challenge beliefs on current diesel abatement technologies and stay abreast with leading research and industry learnings Foster a culture of zero harm and continuous improvement What you'll bring To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
A commitment to ensuring the safety of yourself and your team, including demonstrating respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset A continuous improvement approach with an ability to influence without direct line authority Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines to deliver projects in a constructive and respectful manner Strong ability to project and time manage, problem solve, critically analyse and balance multiple and competing priorities Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to influence and manage potential conflict in a constructive and effective manner with proactive skills to challenge the status-quo whilst possessing strong business acumen Professional, succinct, strong and clear verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders Experience in heavy mobile equipment and familiarity with various mine operating environments is highly regarded 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 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 family-friendly 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, accommodation, cars, retail and more, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue Where you will be working This role is based the Perth CBD in the Central Park offices, with flexible working arrangements available.
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 and meet opportunities.
Applications close onApril 21st 2024. What you'll bring To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following skills:
A commitment to ensuring the safety of yourself and your team, including demonstrating respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset A continuous improvement approach with an ability to influence without direct line authority Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines to deliver projects in a constructive and respectful manner Strong ability to project and time manage, problem solve, critically analyse and balance multiple and competing priorities Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to influence and manage potential conflict in a constructive and effective manner with proactive skills to challenge the status-quo whilst possessing strong business acumen Professional, succinct, strong and clear verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders Experience in heavy mobile equipment and familiarity with various mine operating environments is highly regarded 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
· 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 family-friendly 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, accommodation, cars, retail and more, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue
Where you will be working This role is based the Perth CBD in the Central Park offices, with flexible working arrangements available.
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 and meet opportunities.
Applications close on April 21st 2024.

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