Project Lead Diesel Transition Office - Sydney, Australia - Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto

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Sydney, Australia

6 days ago

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Project Lead - Diesel Transition Program

A senior leadership opportunity that partners and influences across a significant stakeholder group
Drive innovation and promote valueadded growth as part of your work
Global role with international travel
Flexible and agile working available
Central Park, Monday
Friday

About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Project Lead to lead the Diesel Transition Program (DTP). This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with strong strategic and commercial acumen

To a play a critical role in the Group Decarbonisation strategy.

The DTP is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to reduce diesel-based carbon emissions.

The work of this team includes the acceleration of technical solutions that will deliver Rio Tinto's ambitious 2025, 2030 and 2050 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.

Reporting to the General Manager Global Equipment and Diesel Transition, and part of the broader Rio Tinto Procurement and Commercial team, you will be:

Leading a high performing team of professionals within the Diesel Transformation Program ensuring their activities align with business priorities and requirements
Accountable for Rio Tinto's Diesel Transition portfolio which will include defining the overall portfolio of initiatives, scoping of projects and management of broader resource allocation
Develop funding proposals for key decarbonisation projects, including electrification and alternative equipment
Maintaining regular interactions with Rio Tinto's OEM supplier to develop technology solutions
A valued member of the Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) Working Group that oversees broader HME strategy
Play a key role in the Rio Tinto Procurement team, working in collaboration with peers across the business coupled with our Rio Tinto Energy and Climate team who manage overall decarbonisation journey
Remain connected to operations and asset management to develop a deeper understanding of the operational/implementation realities
Build strong and productive stakeholder relationships with global product groups, business units, major projects and operations; in order to understand their unique requirements and ensure that the various sub categories and support functions are aligned and delivering against these requirements

What you'll bring

Strong commercial acumen and the ability to drive change with the ability to quickly convert challenges/ opportunities into clearly scope projects ready for execution
A proven track record of achieving successful outcomes through negotiation, influencing and collaboration
A strong track record of building robust, collaborative and productive relationships in a global setting
Proven understanding of mining equipment; operational demands, maintenance challenges, supply chain, OEM suppliers etc
Demonstrated leadership capability across multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on caring and collaborative behaviours
Degree qualified in an Engineering, Business or Commercial discipline

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
A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
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 familyfriendly health and medical wellbeing support
Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Possible domestic relocation assistance

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 en