Specialist – Waste & Byproducts
* Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and well-being are always our priority
* Permanent full-time opportunity - Bell Bay, Tasmania
About The Role
We are looking for a Specialist – Waste & Byproducts to drive the Byproduct improvement plans for the Smelter, including stockpile reduction.
This is a great opportunity for a highly capable individual to provide technical input to the Byproduct improvement plans.
Reporting to the Superintendent Environment & Analytical, and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the HSE Department as well as engaging with broader Rio Tinto teams, you will:
* Lead the Byproducts stockpile reduction project for site
* Characterise and classify the main Byproduct and waste streams for the site
* Develop pathways for the reuse or disposal of main Byproduct and waste streams
* Complete risk assessments on the potential HSEC impacts of Byproduct and waste streams, including the storage, transport, reuse and disposal of these materials
* Analyse Byproduct and waste streams and implement initiatives to reduce the rate of generation
* Engage with Operational leaders to upskill them in systems to reduce and manage Products and waste
* Liaise with central Rio Tinto Byproduct teams in the management of Byproducts
* Complete audits of Byproduct and waste storage, transport, reuse and disposal to ensure all legal and other requirements are met
* Maintain accurate inventories of Byproduct and waste stockpiles and track generation and disposal rates
* Manage contractor teams in Byproduct and waste processing and disposal works
* Prepare and manage budgets in the context of Byproduct and waste reduction
* Submit and gain relevant waste management, transport and disposal approval requests
What You’ll Bring
* A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
* Environmental or Engineering degree (or relevant experience in a similar role)
* An ability to engage with stakeholders, regulatory bodies and central support teams
* Collaborative approach to working and strong team-work skills
* Exceptional organisation and communication skills, both written and verbal
* Strong technical report writing skills and ability to progress, develop and execute business and project plans
* High standard of accuracy, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you.
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 bonus
* 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 family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
* Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
* Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more
Where you’ll be working
Bell Bay Aluminium holds a unique place in Tasmanian and Australian history as the first aluminium smelter in the southern hemisphere when it began production in 1955. Today, it produces around 190,000 of primary aluminium each year.
The smelter is situated on the Tamar River, approximately five kilometres from George Town and 45 kilometres from Launceston. We employ more than 500 Tasmanians and more than 60 full-time equivalent contractors who, on a typical day, undertake work at the smelter.
For more than 65 years Bell Bay Aluminium has played a significant role in the social and economic wellbeing of George Town and Northern Tasmania through employment, community investment, and using local goods and services. In 2019, the site also received Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certifications, assuring customers the aluminium they purchase has been produced to the highest environmental, social and governance standards.
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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr