Supervisor

Supervisor - Mine Operations

• Exposure to multiple groups within Rio Tinto minerals and energy operations
• Join our global leading businessoffering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion - Boron, California
• For California based roles the expected annual salary is $88,080-$121,110.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for aSupervisor - Mine Operationsto join the Rio Tinto Minerals Boron Operations Mine Team to maximize the potential of our mining equipment, resources, and the safety of our teams. Our staff and supervision work a 12-hr. schedule, Sunday through Tuesday or Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday. This is a fixed schedule for dayshift or nightshift and requires flexibility to work all shifts.

This is a great opportunity to join Rio Tinto Borates as we are a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We provide 30 percent of the world's supply of refined borates, remarkable minerals that are essential to life and to modern living. Also known for its 20 Mule Team Borax brand, Rio Tinto Borates traces its roots to California's Death Valley, where borate deposits were discovered in 1872. The twenty-mule teams Borax used to haul ore out of the remote desert live on as a symbol of our commitment to innovation. Rio Tinto Borates distinguishes itself through world-class safety, environmental and community practices, and a commitment to constant innovation and improvement.

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.

Reporting to theMine & Crusher Operation Superintendentand working in a collaborative community, you will be:

• Ensuring a high level of leadership in safety standards and procedures
• Executing mine production plans in a safe and cost-effective manner to ensure targeted quantities are consistently delivered
• Responsible for the allocation of operational resources and directing work of outside consultants and contractors
• Responsible for ongoing training, safety compliance and departmental scheduling and productivity
• Communicating with multiple stakeholder groups working in and around the mine facility
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the mine and lowering of costs by identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation

What you'll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related role with increasing responsibility
• Ability to lead and prior experience leading medium to large teams
• Strong problem solving and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• 3 years of engineering experience
• Prior experience in mining operations and/or exposure to mine planning systems
• Intermediate computer competency (Excel, Word, SAP, etc.)

What we offer

Be recognized 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
• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you're able to spend quality time with your new family
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life's challenges

Where you'll 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.

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 situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly 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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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.

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