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Manager Mine Technical Services

• Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company on process improvement projects

• Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your technical and professional expertise

• A company with a world-class reputation for safety and performance.

• The role is based in the Boron CA Area
• For California based roles the expected annual salary range is $146,800 - $201,850

About the role

We are seeking a talented Manager to lead the Mine Technical Services group at ouropen-pitmine in Boron, CA. You will be responsible for the leadership and direction of a staff of engineers and technicians who provide technical and systems solutions to develop the mine plan and mining strategy.

This role is a great opportunity to lead an excellent technical team and contribute to the success of Rio Tinto.

Reporting to the Mine Manager you will:

• Manages day to day and strategic direction of mine engineeringincludinglong-range and LOM (LifeofMine) planning, geology, hydrogeology,tailingsand geotechnical functions

• Creates an inclusive work environment and works with employees to ensure the work and behaviors of the team align with Company values.

• Management and execution ofminedevelopment projects to improve safety, optimize assets, ensure the mine meets its annual production plans, and ensure the future expansion ofmineoperations.

• Manages daily mine engineering functions withmineoperations.

• Plans and supervises the work of a staff of professional engineers and technicians to accomplishmineplanning scenarios and analysis.

• Reviews technical feasibility of proposed solutions to engineering problems and personally helps in solving difficult technical problems.

• Optimizes the deployment of the technical workforce as priorities change by managing mine site and corporate requirements.

• Oversees mine design, economic evaluation, cost estimating, productivity forecasting, equipment selection, and production scheduling on a wide range of studies from pre-scoping to feasibility studies.

• Incorporates,investigates, anddevelops best practices in areas of property evaluation, mine engineering design and scheduling, and alternate mining technology.

What you'll bring

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

• Robust and proven HSE record.

• Engaging and inclusive leadership skills

• Bachelor's degree minimum, preferably in mine engineering or geoscience.

• 10 plusyears' experienceleading mine technical teams in a senior leadership role

• Knowledge of the key drivers in the mining industry and should possess project management skills

• Demonstrate skills in stakeholder management within an integrated operation

• Ability to prepare clear communication in the form of presentations and present projects and annual production updates to senior management

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• MBA or MSc in Finance

• Mine operational experience achieved through management or supervision of a mine operations team.

• PE License

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution,yourthinking, 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 competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees

• Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions

• Accesstoptier family-friendly health and medical programs and pension plan

• Wellbeing benefits

• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters

• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins witha first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs.Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers - generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore hasshaped skylinesfrom Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminum - the world's first to be certified "responsible" - helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines powercitiesand our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe.

Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Where you'll be working

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.

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.