Superintendente De Salud Y Seguridad

Riotinto; Argentina; On-site; ARS 139,086,000 - 200,903,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration with annual_?

Comprehensive healthcare programs

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing support

Leave options: annual, parental, and 0

Job summary

Rio Tinto's Rincon lithium project in Argentina seeks a Superintendent Health and Safety to lead HSE across the project, advise teams, and promote a strong safety culture in line with Rio Tinto standards.

The role requires 8+ years of HSE experience in mining or large-scale projects, a university degree in a relevant field, and proven ability to manage contractor HSE activities and drive improvements. On-site work with comprehensive health and wellbeing programs is offered.

Qualifications

• University degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years HSE experience on major mining or complex projects.
• Experience with contractor HSE management, tender evaluation and mobilisation.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills; valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Health and Safety objectives and initiatives within the Project.
• Drive the Foundational Integrated Maturity Model and improvement plans.
• Build relationships with contractors, leaders and teams to strengthen safety culture.
• Coordinate Leadership in the Field and CRM programs and monitor RT MOS standards.
• Ensure compliance with core HSESC requirements during project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Influencing

Communication

Education

University degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Superintendent Health and Safety

• Contribute to key lithium projects in Argentina.
• Join a company where safety and people are a priority.
• Grow in an innovative environment.

About the role

This position plays a key role in leading and strengthening Health and Safety management across the Rincón Project, providing advice, support and guidance to the Project team and contractor companies, while promoting a strong safety culture and compliance with Rio Tinto standards.

As part of the Rincón Project HSE team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the implementation of the Project’s Health and Safety objectives and initiatives, actively contributing to the HSE leadership team.
• Leading the implementation plan for Rio Tinto’s Foundational Integrated Maturity Model and associated improvement initiatives.
• Building effective working relationships with contractors, leaders, peers and other teams involved in the Project.
• Promoting behaviours and actions that strengthen Health and Safety culture and performance.
• Coordinating and actively participating in Leadership in the Field and CRM programs.
• Monitoring compliance with the implementation of RT MOS standards across the Rincón Project.
• Ensuring compliance with the core HSESC requirements throughout Project execution.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A strong commitment to your safety and the safety of your team.
• A university degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Engineering, Industrial Safety or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of HSE experience, preferably within major mining, construction or complex industrial projects.
• Experience working with project teams and contractor organisations, including contractor HSE management, tender evaluation, mobilisation and implementation processes.
• Strong leadership, influencing, effective communication and decision-making skills, with a strong focus on safety.
• A valid driver’s licence.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always our priority.
• A competitive remuneration package with annual incentives.
• Comprehensive healthcare programs designed to support you and your family.
• An Employee Assistance Program to support you when you need it.
• Ongoing support for your personal and professional wellbeing.
• Leave options to support different stages of life, including annual, parental and medical leave.

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.

Where you will be working

Recognized as a pioneer and leader in the industrial minerals industry due to product quality, supply reliability and technical support; we are proud to make modern life work. Lithium is part of our portfolio of materials essential to a low‑carbon future and is a key element needed for low‑carbon technologies. The Battery Materials unit is comprised of the Borates operations in US, the Jadar Project in Serbia and the Rincon project in Argentina, leading in mining borates and lithium for a more sustainable future. The Rincon lithium project is a large undeveloped lithium brine project located in the heart of the lithium triangle in the Salta Province of Argentina, an emerging hub for greenfield projects. It is a long‑life, scalable resource with one of the lowest carbon footprints of lithium assets in the world. This acquisition is a significant further endorsement of our commitment to the battery materials sector and lithium's role in a low‑carbon future.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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.