Production Coordinator

Rio Tinto; California (MO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-focused environment

STIP incentive

Health programs

401k matching

Employee share program

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

Tuition/education support

Job summary

Rio Tinto in California is seeking a Production Coordinator to rotate days and nights while supporting the Production Superintendent to meet safety, environmental and sustainability goals within the mining operations. The role offers a path to impact plant safety and efficiency and grow within a global company.

We provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities to learn, develop, and advance as part of a large, safety‑driven organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years supervision in mining/mineral processing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot process equipment and controls.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, MSHA and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work at heights, confined spaces, and incident command procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture site wide.
• Monitor production to maximize safe practices, efficiency and quality.
• Implement and sustain production standards.
• Lead environmental changes necessary for operations.
• Prioritize operator work and conduct safety, environmental and quality meetings.
• Initiate best practices to optimize recovery, water, reagents and energy use.
• Minimize consumables while maximizing finished product output.
• Maintain operations records, personnel records and schedules.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

MS Office

MS Project

Environmental laws

MSHA/OSHA

Height safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

MS Project

Job description

• Join our global leading businessoffering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities.
• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion - Boron, California
• For California based roles the expected annual salary is $108,240 - $148,830

• Join our global leading businessoffering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities.
• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion - Boron, California
• For California based roles the expected annual salary is $108,240 - $148,830

About The Role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Production Coordinator to rotate days and night shifts while providing support to the Production Superintendent to ensure all safety, environmental and sustainability goals are maintained by the production department.

This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact in operating the plant safely and efficiently while growing your career with a global mining company.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.

Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting to the Production Superintendent and working in a diverse team you will be

• Lead in creating and sustaining a safety culture site wide.
• monitoring the production process to maximize safe practices, work efficiency, and product quality.
• Implement and sustain performance standards for production teams.
• Lead environmental changes necessary for continued business operations.
• prioritize the work of the process plant operators as well as conducting crew safety, environmental, and quality meetings.
• Initiate best practices to optimize recovery, water use, reagent use and energy consumption.
• Minimize the use of consumable resources while maximizing the output of finished product.
• Implement and keep up to date the operations departmental records, personnel records, and schedules.

What You'll Bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• High school diploma or equivalent along with 5 + years of supervisor experience in a mining/mineral processing operation
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot process equipment and process controls.
• Strong computer skills, knowledge of MS Office, Excel, MS Project.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, MSHA and OSHA regulations.
• Ability of working at heights, confined spaces, and incident command procedures.
• General understanding of ISO registration, leadership, teamwork, and process control fundamentals

What We Offer

We are committed to providing our employees with a 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 and meet opportunities.

Where you'll be working

This position is a full-time role at the Rio Tinto Borates and Lithium-Boron operations in California. Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.

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

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.

Respect and Inclusion

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.