Superintendent Mine Water Management

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Everyone is different, and we believe that these differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences, and perspectives within our team enhances the way we work and our ability to succeed together.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Water Management Superintendent to lead the safe and efficient delivery of water management activities across the operation.

Reporting to the Manager Mine Services, the role is responsible for leading a team of supervisors, operators and contractors to support mining and construction activities through effective dewatering, water supply, surface water management, sediment control, road maintenance and earthworks activities.

The role oversees pit dewatering, borefields, pumping systems, pipelines, water storage facilities, surface water runoff controls, sediment management infrastructure and associated civil works, ensuring water-related risks are managed and operational requirements are achieved safely and efficiently.

This position is on a 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing Water Management Supervisors, operators and contractor teams.
• Providing visible safety leadership and maintaining a strong field presence.
• Managing pit dewatering systems to support safe and efficient mining operations.
• Managing borefields, production bores, pumps, pipelines and water storage infrastructure.
• Ensuring reliable water supply to support mining, construction and operational activities.
• Managing surface water runoff, diversion systems and sediment control measures.
• Supporting road maintenance, drainage and earthworks activities across the operation.
• Monitoring and managing water-related operational risks, including wet season preparedness.
• Managing contractor performance, productivity, quality and compliance.
• Developing and implementing water management plans and priorities.
• Supporting delivery of water management, road maintenance and earthworks projects.
• Managing budgets, forecasts and contractor work scopes.
• Building capability within supervisors and national employees.
• Ensuring compliance with site standards, environmental requirements and statutory obligations.
• Driving continuous improvement in safety, reliability, productivity and cost performance.
• Lead a diverse team of employees and contractors to achieve safe and efficient outcomes.
• Maintain a strong field presence and visible leadership culture.
• Develop supervisors and support capability building within the national workforce.
• Promote accountability, teamwork and operational discipline.
• Work collaboratively with Mining, Engineering, Construction, HSE and Environment teams.
• Establish strong contractor relationships and drive performance against agreed objectives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience in mine water management, dewatering, civil infrastructure or related operational environments.

• Demonstrated experience at Superintendent, Senior Supervisor or equivalent leadership level.

• Experience managing large-scale pumping systems, pipelines and water infrastructure.

• Strong understanding of pit dewatering and water supply systems.

• Experience managing contractors in a remote mining or construction environment.

• Sound knowledge of risk management, safety systems and operational compliance requirements.

• Experience supporting mine development, operational readiness or large-scale projects is highly regarded.

• Experience working within multicultural teams and contractor-driven environments.

Experience in:

• Pit dewatering systems.
• Groundwater and borefield operations.
• Surface water management.
• Erosion and sediment control.
• Stormwater and runoff management.
• Water, road and earthworks infrastructure.
• Water infrastructure construction projects.
• Contractor management.
• Budget and cost control.
• Operational planning and execution.
• Advantages
• French and/or Mandarin language skills.
• Experience working within West Africa.
• Experience in large-scale mining or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with multinational workforces and contractors.

What we offer

Get recognition for your contributions, your ability to think, your hard work, and the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped the world move forward.

• Work environment where safety is always the top priority
• Competitive base salary based on your skills and experience
• Annual cash incentives for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and training assistance to achieve your aspirations • Access to family-friendly health programs, top-notch retirement and savings plans
• Wellness benefits
• Rio Tinto's generous employee stock ownership plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• One-on-one wellness support (personal and professional matters) for you and your family
• Comprehensive leave policy covering all important life moments (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, etc.)  
   

About the Simandou Project
The Simandou Iron Ore Project is located in the Republic of Guinea, West Africa. It is Africa’s largest infrastructure and mining project and represents one of the largest known reserves of high-grade iron ore in the world.

Rio Tinto holds rights to Simandou Blocks 3 and 4 through SimFer, a joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Guinea, Rio Tinto and Chalco Iron Ore Holdings (CIOH). Construction of the mine, together with the associated rail and port infrastructure, is well underway with first production from the SimFer mine expected in 2025.

About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a global leader in the mining and materials companies. We are established in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and the prosperity of people, communities, and nations. We have been in business for 150 years, drawing on knowledge accumulated over generations and on different continents. Our mission – to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs – guides us in our quest for innovation and continuous improvement, with the goal of making products that are low in emissions and meet the right environmental, social and governance standards. But because we can't do it alone, we focus on creating partnerships that allow us to solve problems, create mutually beneficial situations and seize opportunities.