Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Group is the custodian of Rio Tinto’s iron ore interests globally. Our operations including Pilbara Iron and HIsmelt® in Australia, Iron Ore Company of Canada and Rio Tinto Corumba in Brazil with immerging operations in India and Guinea, West Africa.The global dimension to our iron ore business is best demonstrated by Simandou. The Simandou Project, Guinea, West Africa is a mega project within Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s portfolio. The Simandou Project will involve implementing a 70Mtpa mine + 700km long rail + deep water port and aims to start construction during 2009.
We currently have the following exciting and challenging role that is pivotal in developing solutions to drive the future success of the Simandou Project.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST (TECHNICAL PROJECTS) — LONDON BASED
Establish immediate results by tackling high priority environmental issues and conducting necessary reviews and research to identify appropriate solutions & controls to minimize environmental risk and impact.
Working closely with the Environmental Manager, this unique role is positioned to assist the engineering teams to understand environmental standards and constraints, and incorporate environmental best practice into project designs, while also working to influence the operating framework and mindset of project teams.
As a proven technical specialist, you will have tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or related discipline and be a proven performer in the commissioning of proactive environmental management initiatives, environmental trouble shooting and the implementation of results driven solutions. You will also have highly developed communication, negotiation and consultation skills in order to liaise with project teams and other various stakeholders.
This role requires a strategic thinker, capable of evaluating areas of risk/opportunity and determining the best way forward to maximise the overall value for the Simandou project and to create a world class operation. A collaborative, influencing and outcome focused style will be critical to the individual’s success in this role, coupled with a willingness to spend significant amounts of time in field camps.
The ability to communicate fluently in French will be highly regarded.
Applications and resumes must be submitted in English.
Send your updated curriculum vitae,
motivation letter and photo
with réf : 2271/GUI00003
