GIS Manager

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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.

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for a GIS Manager who will provide leadership, direction, training and strategy to deliver and administer high quality geospatial outputs, high quality geoscientific data repositories and information management systems that are key assets used to assist in making business decisions, supporting work programmes, assisting in legal matters and for inclusion in external reporting.

The main objective is to manage, interpret and present geographical data in a consistent and controlled manner and produce georeferenced and thematic environmental and social maps to support the development of the Project.

This is a great opportunity for a seasoned GIS Manager with experience in design and construction phases to interact with internal and external consulting stakeholders and ensure adherence to plan by all.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining.
We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Environment and Biodiversity and working in diverse team in a challenging and exciting environment within Health, Safety, and Environment Department you will be:

• Identify, collect and integrate internal and external datasets into the ArcGIS "Geographic Information Systems" repository and manage and maintain the database.
• Process, analyse and interpret data and geospatial results.
• Oversee the compilation of the Simandou project geodatabase, to provide an organized location for all spatial data for the project.
• Key relationships for this role may include:
  • External: Project affected people; Local and provincial leadership; regulatory agencies; Community, civil and NGOs; Joint venture partners.
  • Internal: Rio Tinto leadership, Product Group leadership, Project leadership, Representatives from HSE and CSP Areas of Expertise, and various departments within Simfer.
• Provide technical assistance to users on the use of a GIS and spatial data collection.
• Continue to support and expand the use of FieldMap tools to support collection of data
• Update maps based on the existing environmental and social data obtained by consultants and field teams.
• Present existing geographical information through mapping according to specific themes, such as: agriculture, spatial and urban planning, energy and other networks (electrical, pipelines), infrastructure, meteorology, climatology, oceanology, cultural heritage, risk prevention and management, health, geology, hydrology, telecommunications, road access, urban planning, local development, etc.
• Create and maintain thematic maps for various purposes, such as: natural space, land uses, resettlement, compensation, buffer zones, critical habitats, biodiversity, ecosystem services, air/water/noise, land disturbance, rehabilitation, erosion control; marine and terrestrial protected areas, etc.
• Define the rules for making data available according to the requests of users, partners and external service providers.
• Work with other departments such as Mine Operations, Mine Planning, ESG, engineering and CSP to collect accurate data.
• Lead a team of professionals responsible for GIS support and execution.
• Lead and provide direction on GIS developers’ work on Simfer GIS projects.
• Manage consultants using GIS systems, ensuring consistency and quality of data.
• Maintain data and database in accordance to current technological and legal requirements
• Train HSE team and other Simfer departments in use of ArcGIS and mobile data collection tools (e.g., FieldMap) to enhance data collection, accessibility and use of spatial data
• Coach and mentor national team members
• Perform additional tasks as directed from time to time by the authorized hierarchy.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team (standard for all job adverts)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a GIS, Environmental or Technical discipline, or a relevant combination of professional experiences.
• 10+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Fluency in French and English is mandatory.
• Advanced mapping skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise skills.
• Experience using graphic design software such as Adobe Suite, Avenza MapPublisher, and AutoCAD
• High level of understanding of the datasets relating to the Mine Tenure, ESIA, Approvals, Heritage, Resource Development and Studies groups
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate strategic, lateral and creative thinking.
• Flexible and adaptive approach to fluctuating workloads, priorities and supporting other team members.
• Leadership skills to enable a team to be successful - coach, mentor, participate, direct.
• High level of written and verbal communication

What we offer

Get recognition for your contributions, your ability to think, your hard work, and the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped the world move forward.

• Work environment where safety is always the top priority
• Competitive base salary based on your skills and experience
• Annual cash incentives for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and training assistance to achieve your aspirations • Access to family-friendly health programs, top-notch retirement and savings plans
• Wellness benefits
• Rio Tinto's generous employee stock ownership plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• One-on-one wellness support (personal and professional matters) for you and your family
• Comprehensive leave policy covering all important life moments (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, etc.)  
   

About the Simandou Project
The Simandou Iron Ore Project is located in the Republic of Guinea, West Africa. It is Africa’s largest infrastructure and mining project and represents one of the largest known reserves of high-grade iron ore in the world.

Rio Tinto holds rights to Simandou Blocks 3 and 4 through SimFer, a joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Guinea, Rio Tinto and Chalco Iron Ore Holdings (CIOH). Construction of the mine, together with the associated rail and port infrastructure, is well underway with first production from the SimFer mine expected in 2025.

About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a global leader in the mining and materials companies. We are established in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and the prosperity of people, communities, and nations. We have been in business for 150 years, drawing on knowledge accumulated over generations and on different continents. Our mission – to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs – guides us in our quest for innovation and continuous improvement, with the goal of making products that are low in emissions and meet the right environmental, social and governance standards. But because we can't do it alone, we focus on creating partnerships that allow us to solve problems, create mutually beneficial situations and seize opportunities.