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Rio Tinto

Global iron ore, aluminium, copper producer

Mining Operations Superintendent

Operations & LogisticsPosted on Nov 6
Full-timeSikédougou, GuineaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher-education degree in the mining field or equivalent is required.
  • Confirmed leadership experience in mining, infrastructure, construction, or a heavy industry is required.
  • Experience in at least two of the following areas is required: open-pit mining; drilling and blasting; water management and dewatering; crushing and screening; rail loading and materials handling; or mine-road maintenance and earthworks.
  • The candidate must be able to manage several priorities simultaneously.
  • The candidate must have strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  • The candidate must demonstrate commitment to safety and operational excellence.
  • Good communication skills are required; French-English bilingualism is preferred, and Mandarin is an asset.
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment is highly valued.

Responsibilities

  • Promote and demonstrate exemplary safety leadership.
  • Contribute to achieving production and operational performance objectives.
  • Coordinate mining operations, drilling and blasting, dewatering, crushing, and train loading activities.
  • Monitor operational performance and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Supervise contractor performance and compliance.
  • Contribute to the planning and execution of daily, weekly, and monthly operational activities.
  • Identify and manage operational risks.
  • Develop the skills of supervisors, operators, and future leaders.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bilingual French-English communication is preferred; Mandarin is an asset.
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment is highly valued.

About the Company

Rio Tinto

Global iron ore, aluminium, copper producer

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals company that extracts and processes minerals to supply the world with key materials. Its offerings include iron ore used to make steel, low-carbon aluminium for electric cars and smartphones, copper for wind turbines, electric vehicles, and water pipes, borates for crop growth, and titanium for paints. The company operates by mining ore and then refining and transforming it into usable metals and minerals for various industries. Compared with its competitors, Rio Tinto emphasizes a broad portfolio across multiple minerals and metals and highlights efforts to reduce carbon in its aluminium products, aiming to lower the environmental impact of its supply chain. The overall goal is to provide the materials the world needs while advancing lower-carbon production to support sustainable energy, transport, and infrastructure.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1872

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