Work Supervisor- Projects Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities. Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion Monday to Friday position About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for a Work Supervisor- Projects within our NZAS Power Supply Output team, who provides direct support to front-line leadership in the management of contractors and be responsible for the planning and delivery of projects from initiation to completion/closeout. You will focus on achieving your objectives by managing resources, budgets, changes, and risks. Projects are varied and may be capital, functional and -cross-functional, or related to our broader business improvement initiatives at our NZAS operations. This role is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to successfully deliver minor and major projects within our high-voltage switchyard at Power Supply. You will be accountable for delivering projects to scope, quality, budget, and timeliness ensuring compliance with standardised project processes, systems and tools across projects. 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 programmes, 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. This role is a great opportunity for a strong people leader who has previous maintenance or operational experience and can demonstrate their management and stakeholder engagement skill set. Working Monday to Friday and reporting to the Superintendent Power Supply, you will be: An engaging leader who can develop trusted relationships and can influence change Identify/lead Contractor Management improvements to meet HSE and site operational plans Conducting toolbox meetings, audits and safety interactions within the contractor teams to ensure that the safety and compliance elements are being met Ensuring the invoicing of contractor tasks, maintenance and work orders are being carried out within scope Provide leadership of contractor management processes and passionately support business critical risks/safety goals and initiatives (incl general HSE) Ensure Contractor Management systems align with workforce plans and assist in closing performance gaps Provide guidance/KPI/cost information to relevant stakeholders What you'll bring The ability to work in a collaborative environment, problem solve and communicate at a high level. Demonstrated leadership experience across maintenance, operational or contractor teams Ability to work with multidiscipline teams, technical professionals providing strong stakeholder management Computer literacy including exposure to Microsoft Word, Excel and SAP Trade qualification or Engineering background in projects (desirable) A current C – Class driver's license What we offer A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program Comprehensive medical assistance scheme Attractive share ownership plan Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) including long service leave Access to transport assistance between Invercargill and Tiwai. Competitive superannuation programme Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions 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 and meet opportunities. Where you'll be working New Zealand's Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) converts alumina into aluminium using renewable hydroelectricity, resulting in one of the lowest carbon footprints for an aluminium smelter in the world. The smelter is located on Tiwai Peninsula in Southland and the majority of the plant's alumina is supplied from our Yarwun and Queensland Alumina Limited refineries. Around 90% of the aluminium produced at NZAS is exported. NZAS is a joint venture owned by Rio Tinto (79.36%) and Japan's Sumitomo Chemical Company (20.64%). Every Voice Matters 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.
