Principal Advisor – Health, Safety, and Security

RioTinto; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RioTinto is seeking a Principal Advisor in Health, Safety, and Security for its Resolution Copper project in Arizona. The role emphasizes enhancing safety and compliance standards while mentoring a dedicated team. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to best practices, aligning with the company's commitment to a safe and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Annual bonuses

Family-friendly health programs

Excellent retirement plan

Employee share program

Comprehensive leave policies

Qualifications

• Significant experience in health, safety, and security roles.
• Inclusive leader with a coaching mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into practical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Health, Safety, and Security Performance Plan.
• Design and implement training programs.
• Mentor and develop health, safety, and security team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in health and safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Principal Advisor – Health, Safety, and Security

• Join a leader in mining & metals offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities.
• Permanent employmentoffering competitive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make life betterfor you and your loved ones.
• Work in an underground project located near Superior, Arizona.
• Lead with purpose in a role that values care, courage and curiosity.

About the Role

At Resolution Copper, we’re committed toFinding Better Ways and that starts with creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for everyone.

As the Principal Advisor – Health, Safety, and Security for Resolution Copper, you will lead the delivery of our Health, Safety, and Security Performance Plan, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise across the function. This pivotal role is responsible for guiding a team of health, safety, and security professionals, ensuring best practice is embedded and aligned with critical risk management and compliance expectations.

Working closely with health, safety, security, and operational leaders, as well as other internal and external stakeholders, you will translate strategy into action, enabling success, simplifying standards and fostering a culture across the site with our values of Care, Courage, and Curiosity at the heart. This is a high-impact role focused on capability development, continuous improvement, and supporting Resolution’s goal to be Best Operator.

Reporting to the Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Business Partner, you will:

• Plan and implement health, safety, and security policies and procedures in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Design and implement training programs for managers, employees, and contractor partners in work site practices for health, safety, and security.
• Prepare studies and analyses of accident causes and hazards and make recommendations to mitigate causes and to avoid occurrences.
• Mentor and develop your team and manage the partnership with the project security provider
• Assist with maintaining a strategic view of the work and role within Rio Tinto.
• Lead strategic reviews, audits, and inspections as required.
• Contribute towards the development of Rio Tinto’s health, safety, and security guidelines and standards.
• Facilitate and/or advise on risk assessment methods for health, safety, and security.
• Network and collaborate with relevant external organizations and consultants to gain insights and opportunities for health, safety, and security program improvements.
• Maintain an awareness of international best practice and competitor position in the field of health, safety, and security.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety or another relevant discipline.
• Significant experience in roles with health, safety, and security technical responsibilities, preferably in operational or major project environments with the ability to work in surface and underground environments
• Experienced and inclusive leader with a coaching mindset, motivating and supporting others to grow and succeed.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into practical outcomes in diverse, real-world settings and effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail for complex scenarios.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience and knowledge of the different project study stages, inputs, and deliverables.
• Risk management, budget management, contract and contractor management, analysis & reporting and operational knowledge.
• Experience with Emergency Response or Mines Rescue Team programs, Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) & Health, Safety, Security and Environment Management System tools.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software, to gather, assess, and synthesize key metrics, trends, and insights, delivering actionable reports to inform strategic decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MSHA Certified Instructor
• Certified Safety Professional

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.

Where you will be working

Resolution Copper has the potential to supply nearly 25% of the US copper demand and create several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pioneer Mining District of Arizona, with an economic value of several billion dollars over the estimated mine life.

The project will rely on a technique called block caving to extract the deposit that lies more than 2,000 meters deep. This technique uses gravity to help remove the ore and is the most viable way to recover the resource.

In anticipation of the Final EIS in 2025, Resolution Copper will continue underground development, conduct extensive drilling and orebody testing, plus maintain the permitting and public engagement process.

What we offer

We are committed to providing our employees witha generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals

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

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.