Job Description

Superintendent, Process Technology

• Be part of a global mining organization with a strong focus on safety and productivity
• Work with an exceptional team of technical and operations people
• Opportunity to introduce and implement continuous improvement initiatives

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Superintendent, Process Technology who is responsible for leading the Metallurgical team and Technicians in a safe and cost-effective manner. This role leads, manages and mentors a team comprising of 9 staff.

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 Manager of Diavik Technical, this role is a great opportunity to be an integral part of the Diavik Mine Technical team using your process technology skills and experience to provide clear technical information and plans to key stakeholders including Plant Operations, Diavik Finance and within the Copper and Diamonds technical team.

Located in Lac de Gras Mine site, you will be working on a 4 days on/ 3 days off or a 2 weeks on/ 2 weeks off rotational schedule. The main responsibilities will be:

• Championing a safe working culture and actively support Rio Tinto HSE standards
• Lead the Process Technology (Metallurgy) team including task assignment, feedback and support to growth and development
• Driving improvement, innovation and adapting to evolving process technology and business requirement
• Providing leadership and technical expertise to Supervisors and Operators to ensure Ore Processing and Recovery, Cemented Rock fill and Cement Batch Plants, operate in the most efficient manner and meet targets for throughput, blend optimization, metallurgical recovery, and product quality
• Supervising metallurgical, X-Ray and Lab Technicians to ensure quality control is maintained, optimized and plant efficiency and trends are monitored and corrected when necessary
• Managing projects to improve or increase plant safety, effectiveness, and efficiency (including Capital projects)
• Undertake process planning for short term execution and Life of Mine, working closely with key stakeholders including mine planning engineers, plant operations and maintenance team and finance
• Ensure all required and specialized reporting is completed in a timely manner
• Planning and managing operational and capital budgets
• Short to medium range processing plans (rolling quarterly plans)

What you\'ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Bachelor\'s degree in Metallurgical, or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in mineral processing or crushing plant
• Understanding of the range of technical functions: involving process technology, mineralogy and diamond statistics; diamond processing, crushing, cemented rockfill or concrete
• Hold or be eligible for a Northwest Territories Mine Supervisor Certificate - Level II
• Experience and training in Lean or other business improvement methodologies, preferred
• Ability to maintain standards of conduct and possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, translating technical information for the target audience from senior leaders to operators
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage a broad range of tasks, priorities, and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to partner and influence in a matrix organization to deliver value
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of key mining software packages

Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the DDMI Participation Agreement Groups and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Territories. Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

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
• Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive compensation
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life\'s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls \'progress\' begins with
a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers - generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium - the world\'s first to be certified \xe2\x80\x9cresponsible\xe2\x80\x9d - helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe.
Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Where you\'ll be working

Located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the Diavik Diamond Mine is a producer of gem-quality diamonds. At Diavik, a strong focus is placed on protecting the local environment, as well as supporting communities through employment and education.

Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company designated as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers in 2023 for a 4th consecutive year. For more information, click here:

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

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.

Application Deadline: February 24th, 2023

(Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

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