Process Plant Mechanical Foreman -Bulyanhulu Gold Mine

African Barrick Gold’s Bulyanhulu Mine is looking to hire an experienced Process Plant Mechanical Foreman. The objective of this position is to ensure that all scheduled and unscheduled mechanical maintenance activities for the Process Plant, TSF Dam and Fire suppression system at BGM are properly planned and executed in a safe and efficient manner. This is to ensure required performance of critical assets is achieved, whilst also meeting the maintenance budget.

KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Set and enforce a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and contractors.
• Review and sign-off on JSA’s/SOP’s ensuring risks are identified and mitigated.
• Review hazard ID and incident reports and provide feedback as appropriate.
• Conduct quality incident investigations, complete with detailed root cause analysis and practical corrective actions.
• Establish and refine maintenance strategies for the Process Plant, in consultation with Process, Maintenance Planner and contractors/OEM’s to ensure that PM’s and other routine maintenance activities will deliver the desired equipment performance – e.g. equipment availability/reliability targets.
• Review (with Supervisor and Maintenance Planner), sign-off and execute weekly maintenance schedule to ensure all priority maintenance activities are prioritised and managed effectively.
• Report Work Management KPI’s to assess compliance to the schedule and associated work efficiencies, including the effective management of backlog.
• Develop annual budget with support from the Maintenance Planner. Report actual costs versus budget on a monthly basis and explain variances.
• Complete annual performance reviews for all direct reports, in consultation with the Leading Hand.
• Ensure that succession planning for key roles is in place.
• Coordinate the updating of the crew’s training matrix through the Training Department and ensure that all direct reports are completing an appropriate level of training to be deemed competent for all tasks that they are assigned.
• Assume the role of shift Supervisor during plant shutdowns to ensure 100% coverage.
• Initiate and implement continuous improvement initiatives

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Education Requirements:

• Mechanical Trade from a recognised institution
• Technical qualification in Maintenance Planning/Asset Management

Experience Requirements:

• 5 to 10 year’s practical experience in a maintenance environment, preferably in mining/heavy industry and Gold Plants
• Minimum of 2 years frontline supervisory experience
• Demonstrated safety leadership for both self and for a team
• Experience with computer-based maintenance planning/scheduling
• Experience working in a minerals processing plant
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS Outlook)
• Exposure to:
o Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) principles
o Condition monitoring practices such as oil analysis, vibration analysis, ultrasonic testing, thermography, etc.
o Proficiency in conducting failure analysis and in the use of root cause investigation techniques
o Familiarity with the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations

Job

Processing

Primary Location

Tanzania-Shinyanga Region-Bulyanhulu Gold Mine

Process Plant Mechanical Foreman Tanzania-Shinyanga Region-Bulyanhulu Gold Mine

Engineer (Trainee Level) - US Mission in Brazil

Position: Engineer (Trainee Level), FSN-9; FP-5 (steps 1 through 4)

Opening date: Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Closing date: Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Work hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Salary: to be determined

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS (Attached to the application) TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia is seeking an individual for the position of Engineer in the Facility Maintenance Unit (FMU).

Basic Function of Position

The incumbent provides all electrical engineering for project design including drawings, specification and bills of material, project oversight services, engineering inspection services, liaison with contract Architect and Engineering firms. Incumbent also provides advice and technical information for planning, designing and coordinating the development, improvement and maintenance of United States Government properties in Brasilia and is responsible for scheduling all daily maintenance work for the mechanical trades.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact 61-3312-7227 or 3312-7040.

Qualifications Required

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education: University degree in electrical engineering is required.

Experience: progressively responsible experience as a professional engineer and as a supervisor is required.

Language: Level IV (Fluent) in speaking, reading and writing Portuguese and Level III (Good Working Knowledge) in speaking, reading and writing English are required. Language proficiency will be tested.

Knowledge:

- of the field of electrical engineering and of the allied fields;

- of acceptable building and construction practices, local standards and procurement procedures;

- of principles and practices of supervision of construction and/or trades and crafts personnel to effectively direct the selection, training, and ongoing development of staff;

- to perform complicated engineering calculations and functions;

- of surveying and inspection construction sites and projects.

Skills and Abilities:

Must:

- be able to prepare written reports and correspondence in English;

- be certified with, and registered by, the DF Regional Engineering and Architectural Board (CREA);

- have a valid local driver’s license, category B.

Ability:

- to communicate effectively to receive and resolve complaints and conflicts regarding engineering related issues brought by internal customers;

- to develop and maintain high-level contacts with local construction companies and related service providers;

- to work with Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet, and specific engineering software programs;

- to read and comprehend written material of a technical nature to prepare cost estimates and factual documentation which support or are related to engineering projects.

Testing may be conducted to determine qualifications.

Selection Process

When fully qualified, U. S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, continuity and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply. Please submit your most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR).

4. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

To apply

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae IN ENGLISH that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B). We will not/not accept any applications that are not submitted in English; or

3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus

4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Submit application to

Email: brasilia_hr_cv@state.gov with vacancy title Engineer FMU

Point of Contact

Human Resources Office - Cristina Guimarães
Address: Av. das Nações, SES 801, Lote 3, CEP: 70403-900, Brasília, DF.
Telephone: (61) 3312-7227 or 3312-7040 - Fax: (61) 3312-7641

Closing date for this position: Tuesday, March 13, 2012

American Embassy - Administrative Assistant (NAS)

Position: Administrative Assistant, FSN-9; FP-5 (steps 1 through 4)

Opening date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Closing date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Work hours : Full-time; 40 hours/week

Salary: *Ordinarily Resident (OR): R$ 66.274,00 p.a.

(Starting salary) (Position Grade: FSN-9)

*Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): US$ 50,043.00 p.a.

(Starting salary) (Position Grade: FP-5)

All ordinarily resident (OR) applicants (See appendix A) must have the required work and/or residency permits (Attached to the application) to be eligible for consideration.

The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia is seeking an individual for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS).

Basic Function of Position

Under the supervision of the NAS Director, the incumbent provides administrative support to the NAS which includes all procurement activities, personnel matters, reporting requirements, internal control verifications, verification/performance of translations and, other than financial, all other administrative/management tasks.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact 61-3312-7227 or 3312-7040.

Qualifications required

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education: University degree in business administration or in any discipline related to the liberal arts or the social sciences is required.

Experience: responsible administrative, managerial, or financial field of experience is required.

Language: Level IV (Fluent) in both written and spoken English and Portuguese is required. Language proficiency will be tested.

Knowledge:

- Procurement regulations/laws, office procedures, administrative regulations;

- Program and grant activities, reporting requirements and related issues.

Skills and Abilities:

- Typing Level II (30-59wpm);

- To provide support to the NAS, creating a team centric and customer oriented service;

- Proficiency in computer skills (Excel, Word Perfect and Access (or any other database program). Testing may be conducted to determine qualifications.

Selection process

When fully qualified, U. S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional selection criteria

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, continuity and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply. Please submit your most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR).

4. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

To apply

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae In English that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B). We will not/not accept any applications that are not submitted in English; or

3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus

4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Submit application to

Email: brasilia_hr_cv@state.gov with vacancy title Administrative Assistant (NAS)

Point of contact

Human Resources Office - Cristina Guimarães
Address: Av. das Nações, SES 801, Lote 3, CEP: 70403-900, Brasília, DF.
Telephone: (61) 3312-7227 or 3312-7040 - Fax: (61) 3312-7641

Closing date for this position: Wednesday, March 14, 2012

IMF - Regional Public Financial Management Resident Advisor

The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the IMF is seeking a highly-qualified expert to fill the Regional Public Financial Management (PFM) Advisor position for the Pacific Financial Technical Assistance Center (PFTAC), based in Fiji. The Advisor's appointment term would be for an initial period of one year, with an expectation of an assignment of 2 years or more (subject to satisfactory performance).

Qualifications

Applicants should have a university degree. Preference will be given to applicants with at least 10 years of practical experience in a senior line or advisory position within a ministry of finance, treasury or a related budgetary institution and/or have actively managed, or participated in, technical assistance (TA) in one or more of the following PFM fields:

• budget formulation, including budget classification, medium-term budgetary frameworks, performance-oriented budgeting, and program budgeting;
• budget execution, including internal controls, treasury operations and cash management;
• public debt management;
• the legal and regulatory framework for PFM;
• government accounting and fiscal reporting systems and standards;
• government integrated financial management information systems.

Applicants should be proficient in English, have excellent written and oral communication skills, have strong interpersonal skills, and be able to work as part of a team. They should be able to maintain effective and cooperative relations with national authorities and donors, and to handle sensitive issues with discretion in a multicultural environment. Experience in organizing and conducting training courses and workshops, managing and overseeing TA work and coordinating with donors, and designing and delivering of assessments under the PEFA PFM Performance Measurement Framework would be desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who are fully aware of the PFM challenges facing the region and have expertise in budget execution.

Other qualified candidates, not selected for this position, may be considered for short-term technical assistance assignments.

Regional Public Financial Management Resident Advisor

Deputy Director - International Monetary Fund

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking to appoint a Deputy Director for its External Relations Department at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. The IMF is an organization of 187 countries working to foster global monetary cooperation and has a diverse staff of about 2,500 from over 150 countries.

The External Relations Department (EXR) works to promote public understanding of and support for the IMF and its policies and within the Fund to integrate communications as part of its policy development. It is the focal point for all public information activities, including building relations with media, civil society, and policymakers; administering the external website and publications program; producing content for the web, major publications, social media, and the intranet; and leading the institution's internal communications function.

The Deputy Director will report to the Director of External Relations and work within a senior management team to assess the department's objectives and activities in relation to the overall purposes of the IMF. He or she will have major responsibility for developing and implementing the IMF's communications strategy, and for providing intellectual leadership, strategic vision, and management oversight for some 100 staff members in the department.

Qualifications

The successful candidate is likely to have extensive experience at a senior level in the fields of communications and international economics, with a demonstrated track record in developing and implementingcommunications strategies for a large multinational organization or corporation. He or she should have excellent leadership qualities and managerial abilities, including skills in strategic thinking and negotiation, organization, delegation of work, personnel management, and interpersonal relations.

Deputy Director (EXR)

IMF - Advisor/Assistant Director

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking to appoint an Advisor on Asian communications in its External Relations Department at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. The IMF is an organization of 187 countries working to foster global monetary cooperation and has a diverse staff of about 2,500 from over 150 countries.

The External Relations Department (EXR) works to promote public understanding of and support for the IMF and its policies and within the Fund to integrate communications as part of its policy development. It is the focal point for all public information activities, including building relations with media, civil society, and policymakers; administering the external website and publications program; producing content for the web, major publications, social media, and the intranet; and leading the institution's internal communications function.

The Advisor will report to the Director of External Relations and work within a management team to assess the department's objectives and activities in relation to its communication strategy in Asia. He or she will have major responsibility for developing and implementing the IMF's communications strategy in the region, and for providing intellectual leadership and strategic vision. As well as working on Asia, the Advisor will work on other communication issues central to the success of the institution.

Qualifications

The successful candidate is likely to have a Master's degree coupled with 20 years of experience at a senior level in the fields of communications and international economics in Asia, with a demonstrated track record in developing and implementing communications strategies. He or she should have excellent leadership qualities and managerial abilities, including skills in strategic thinking and negotiation, organization, delegation of work, personnel management, and interpersonal relations.

Advisor/Assistant Director

Project Accountant

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Project Director, Administration in the Facilities Management Division (FMD) of the Technology and General Services Department (TGS), the Project Accountant is responsible for the daily financial management, and administration of financial policies, procedures and controls of the HQ1 Renewal Program.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborates on and implements financial policies and procedures, and expenditure management programs for the HQ1 Renewal Program, with emphasis on achieving administrative efficiency, cost containment, and control through policy simplification and streamlining.

Assumes controllership responsibilities under the guidance of the Deputy Project Director-Administration; processes financial transactions through the Fund's PeopleSoft Financials system, analyzes items for payment or receipt and identifies those that may not be in accordance with contracts or the established HQ1 Renewal Program controls; ensures adequate internal control over receipts and disbursements through the separation of duties, supervision, review and reconciliation. Follows up on all corrective actions required to ensure timely and accurate payment.

On an ongoing basis, reviews, evaluates and advises TGS on the effectiveness of the HQ1 Renewal Program's financial controls; recommends solutions, new/revised techniques, additions and or changes to practices that strengthen the overall controls framework.

Advises HQ1 Renewal management on planning, coordinating, monitoring and controlling the activities of staff and contractors with respect to the program's financial and reporting processes. Work regularly includes reviewing pay requests from contractors, architects, project management service providers, law firms, and insurance companies. Responsibilities include expenditure forecasting and trend analysis.

Utilizing the existing HQ1 Renewal Operations and Procedures Plan, develops and/or has developed reports for HQ1 Renewal Program that provide financial views of current and projected project status and trends. Isolates risk areas and identifies opportunities for cost management.

Prepares financial tables and graphs to support periodic and ad hoc reports provided to IMF management on the status of the HQ1 Renewal program.

For all assignments, the Project Accountant works with staff of other Fund units and departments in examining assigned issues. Works closely with select Vendors (e.g., the Project Management Services provider) to ensure all financial requirements including project cost tracking are met. Consolidates cost tracking with up to date forecasts from all assigned project personnel.

Reviews and recommends changes to the existing Financial and Accounting Controls Plan for the Deputy Project Director-Administration that define the procedures to follow in order to monitor and control the projected and actual cash flows, costs, change orders, payments and claims, commitments, budgets and other major financial factors.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Candidates should meet the following criteria:

Undergraduate degree in accounting; a minimum of 10 years in accounting roles in various construction-related activities, preferably with at least five of those years working for the ownership of the projects. Auditing of construction projects also will be considered as relevant experience.

Demonstrated ability to utilize software applications for financial tracking and reporting of project budgets and costs including the MS Office suite of tools (i.e., Excel, Access, Word, Project); PeopleSoft Financials experience is a plus.

Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral.

Thorough knowledge of the financial processes that are used to manage construction projects.

Ability to work well in a multi-cultural team environment.

Project Accountant

Resident Legal Advisor for the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic

The IMF Legal Department (LEG) is seeking a Resident Legal Advisor for the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) to facilitate comprehensive reform to the financial sector legal framework and to foster training of the National Bank's staff. The project will last for one year, with the possibility of a one year extension.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall direction of the General Counsel and Director of the Legal Department of the IMF and the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel responsible for LEG's Financial and Fiscal Law Unit, the successful candidate will work as a Resident Legal Advisor in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic and carry out a number of duties in the financial sector law area. Primary duties and responsibilities will include:

· Drafting and advising on financial sector legislation in the Kyrygz Republic, including commercial banking legislation, bank resolution legislation, central banking legislation; payments systems legislation, and microfinance legislation and related provisions of civil, administrative or corporate law;

· Contributing to technical assistance missions led by IMF Headquarters-based staff;

· Identifying gaps and inconsistencies in existing legislation, including by reviewing and generalizing case law in the Kyrgyz Republic to determine ways in which the financial sector legal framework could be strenghthened;

· Organizing and delivering seminars to NBKR staff on specific financial sector legal issues;

· Providing ongoing advice to the NBKR on the implementation of the financial sector legal framework to particular circumstances; and

· Carrying out other assignments as instructed by the General Counsel or the Assistant General Counsel in charge of the LEG's Financial and Fiscal Law Unit and at the request of the NBKR.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a university degree in law together with at least eight years of relevant professional legal experience. Candidates who have experience working for a central bank or other financial sector supervisor will be preferred. Ideally, the candidate would have experience providing advice on issues associated with central banking, banking regulation, banking supervision, or bank resolution. Experience with non-bank financial institutions, payments systems, or anti-money laudering, as well as with drafting of legal instruments would also be highly valued. A high degree of demonstrated initiative and adaptability are essential attributes, as are excellent analytical and diplomatic skills, and superior written and oral communication skills in English. A track record of working effectively in inter-disciplinary teams and of good relationships with external counterparts at all levels and of different cultural backgrounds, is also required. Fluency in Russian would be strongly preferred.

Resident Legal Advisor for the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic

IMF - Senior Procurement Officer

The Technology & General Services Department has a 1 year contractual position in its Procurement and Budget Management Division

Job Summary:

The candidate will perform a combination of strategic sourcing, commodity procurement, and contract management assignments as part of the Fund's centralized procurement activity. The officer is responsible for procuring and contracting for IT services (e.g. IT consulting, IT staff augmentation, off-shore services, hosting, computer hardware, software licenses, data subscriptions services) through the Fund's competitive RFP and strategic sourcing process. Aditionally , the Senior Procurement Officer will be be assigned to manage supplier performance on operationally critical contracts.

• Strategic Sourcing. Candidate will be required to lead strategic sourcing projects. A strategic sourcing project may include the following activities, supply market analysis, business requirements evaluation, sourcing strategy development, supplier workshops, RFP development, competitive bidding, bid analysis, reference checks, vendor negotiations, contracting etc.
• Commodity Procurement. Candidate will be responsible for executing commodity purchases in the Purchase Order system. Execution of these purchases may require the development of statements of work, RFPs, vendor negotiations and contracting. Procurement Officers will be required to lead discussions and working meetings with vendors and internal business customers as and when required.
• Supplier Performance Management. Candidate will be required to monitor vendor performance (e.g. compliance to service metrics, cost savings targets, supplier scorecard KPIs) as required by the contract. They may take action independently or upon request of a Fund department/office to correct supplier/contractor deficiencies or disputes. They assess damages for nonperformance, prepare formal notifications of contract non-compliance, and negotiate settlements.
• Problem Solving Leadership. Candidate will be required to provide problem solving assistance, guidance to junior officers/assistants. (e.g. review strategies, problem solving guidance, quality checking). Where necessary, they will also be called upon to assist the Division Chief in developing and implementing tools, templates, processes  

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Management or related field of study and an advanced degree in Business Administration or a related supply chain field of study.
• 5-10 years experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing (supply base analysis, sourcing strategy development, RFP/RFQ/E-auctions, vendor negotiations, contracting) and Vendor Management. (e.g. relationship building, performance management, negotiations).
• Prior experience in procurement of IT (e.g. IT consulting, IT staff augmentation, off-shore services, hosting, computer hardware, software licenses, data subscriptions services).
• Prior experience in developing category strategies and conducting supplier performance management meetings specifically for the IT category.
• Ability to lead meetings and drive project schedules involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel). Proficient in data analysis using Excel, e.g. pivot tables, data lookups, data sorts, filers, excel mathematical formulas.
  

Senior Procurement Officer

Sr. Maintenance Engineer - Kennecott Utah Copper

Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation (KUCC, LLC), a world-class mining and mineral processing company, in Salt Lake City, Utah is searching for an Senior Maintenance Engineer for the Bingham Canyon Mine.

The Senior Maintenance Engineer is responsible to be a liaison between operations, technical services, reliability, and maintenance to identify and implement strategies to improve and enhance the operation of equipment at the plant.

Additional Responsibilities include:

- Ensure that equipment upgrades and purchases comply with all applicable Federal, State, and KUC Safety Policies.

- Verify equipment assets are configured in the system properly and per standards.

- Ownership of the PM Programs to ensure that maintenance scheduled tasks are optimized and set up in CMMS.

- Provide guidance for all condition monitoring execution performed in the plant area.

- Identify and develop and generate critical spares list for the plant areas.

- Document and generate reports and drawings, for equipment upgrades and distribute as appropriate .

- Ensure quality assurance and controls are integrated into craft procedures.

- Manage Management of Change process pertaining to maintenance activities.

- Provide ongoing audit of parts lists based on criticality.

- Champion the Defect Elimination process at the concentrator.

- Perform project engineering for maintenance improvements and upgrades.

- Perform project engineering for maintenance shutdowns.

- Measure and review equipment performance by mean time between failures, availability and overall equipment utilization.

- Verify that continuous improvement is occurring.

- Lead, monitor and trend improvement projects.

- Verify cause and effect diagrams are complete and well thought out.

- Verify planned reliability improvement work through field observations.

- Participate in Post-Mortem meetings after major maintenance projects or failures

- Assist in the preparation of yearly maintenance budgets.

Qualifications:

- B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Related work experience and education will be considered in lieu of a degree.

- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; a participative management style in problem solving,

project implementation, and continuous improvement, and strong analytical and computer skills are important.

- Be an experienced craftsmen, maintenance supervisor, or degreed engineer.

- Advanced computer skills in spreadsheets, word processing, and database software.

- Demonstrated leadership skills and self motivated.

- Oral and written communication.

- Presentation and meeting facilitation.

- Effectively influencing others at higher and lower positions in the organization.

- Knowledge and experience with use of SAP is strongly desired.

Position open until it is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals group, dedicated to the smartest discovery, extraction and processing of the earth's natural resources.

From our operations to our community involvement, everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind. We're committed to the most sustainable, most efficient and most forward-looking ways to do business and deliver results. So we reward our employees with a responsible, open and diverse culture of opportunity - a working environment in which they can go further.

Sr. Maintenance Engineer - Kennecott Utah Copper

Planner/ Replacement Supervisor-Mechanical Maintenance

Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium l Sorel-Tracy, QC

Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK, combining Rio Tinto plc, a London and NYSE listed company, and Rio Tinto Limited, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminum, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and southern Africa. For more information, please visit www.riotinto.com.

Rio Tinto, Iron and Titanium is a wholly owned company of Rio Tinto's iron and titanium business. Rio Tinto, Iron and Titanium has been in business for over 60 years and continues to hold its position as the leading producer of titaniferous slags. Rio Tinto, Iron and Titanium operates an open pit mine at Lac Tio, with port facilities in nearby Havre-Saint-Pierre as well as a metallurgical processing facility in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. Rio Tinto, Iron and Titanium has approximately 1,950 employees and operates a mine and a smelter to process ilmenite, a titanium- and iron-bearing ore in Canada.

The position is based in Sorel-Tracy (QC), the language of business is French. Please refer to the French description below:

Responsabilités :

À titre de Planificateur / Superviseur de relève - Entretien mécanique, vous serez en charge de planifier les travaux d'entretien en collaboration avec une équipe d'employés de jour et de soir. Vous devrez maximiser la disponibilité des équipements en planifiant les réparations, les inspections et les modifications de tous les équipements. Vous veillerez également à ce que les travaux soient effectués conformément aux échéanciers tout en respectant les méthodes de contrôle de la qualité et de sécurité.

Qualifications:

• Vous détenez un diplôme d'études collégiales en mécanique d'entretien ou l'équivalent;
• Vous possédez une certaine expérience en industrie lourde;
• Des connaissances sur les matériaux réfractaires seraient un atout;
• Vous faites preuve d'initiative, de détermination, de dynamisme, de créativité et vous avez des aptitudes dans la gestion du personnel;
• Vous avez des habiletés à travailler en équipe et à promouvoir les valeurs privilégiées de l'entreprise;
• Vous avez des aptitudes à apprendre et à communiquer verbalement et par écrit.

Ce que nous vous offrons

Notre programme de rémunération et d'avantages sociaux est des plus concurrentiels. Il inclut des révisions salariales régulières, des régimes de retraite avantageux, un programme de formation continue, et l'occasion de participer au régime de souscription d'actions de Rio Tinto.

Les éléments de rémunération et les avantages liés à une carrière au sein de Rio Tinto peuvent légèrement varier selon les pays et les unités opérationnelles, mais ils comprennent généralement :

· Un programme de rémunération attractif

· Des fonds/plans de retraite ou d'épargne avantageux

· L'accès au régime de souscription d'action de Rio Tinto

· La formation et le développement des compétences

· L'aide à la reconnaissance par les associations professionnelles

· L'assistance aux études pour les cours approuvés

· La prise en charge des frais d'adhésion aux ordres professionnels reconnus

· Une formation technique continue incluant des programmes d'apprentissage en ligne

· Des opportunités stimulantes en matière de progression de carrière

· Un environnement de travail sûr et convivial

Planner/ Replacement Supervisor-Mechanical Maintenance

Ore Control Engineer (Rio Tinto Minerals)

Rio Tinto Minerals (RTM), part of the Rio Tinto group, has an immediate opening for a Ore Control Engineer to be based on site at our production plant in Boron, California.

Context:

The Ore Control Engineer is responsible for all aspects of Ore Control technical support to the Mine Technical Services team, the ore mining crews, and processing plants. Major activities associated with the role include daily / weekly / monthly dig plans and grade tonnage projections, block and bench reconciliations of ore mining, technical support to refinery process control and operations. Good communications and teamwork are essential to ensure ownership of the work by operations, technical, and processing personnel.

Duties include:

• Ensure compliance with the Rio Tinto Borax safety standards and procedures.
• Completion of SMAT audits.
• Attend monthly Environmental meetings.
• Attend departmental safety talks and be proactive in safety issues.
• Carry out housekeeping inspections as required.
• Schedule and implement the ore mining plan that is consistent with the monthly and weekly mine plans. Ensure that these schedules satisfy plant demand.
• Conduct and maintain a rigorous and routine system of ore block and bench reconciliations.
• Provide technical support to senior geologist to continuous improve level of grade predictability to process plants.
• A major component of the role involves establishing good communications and team work with operations and processing personnel, and the technical departments.
• Spend time with operators, supervisors and general supervisors from both the mining department and processing plants discussing the plan and seeking input.
• Complete other mine engineering projects as directed.
• Maintain ore control information systems, such as reconciliation database, ore scheduling system and all aspects of record keeping.

College/University Education:

• B.S. degree or higher in Mining Engineering or Geological Engineering.

Other Qualifications:

• 3to 5 years experience in mining production / geological work.
• Hands on mine production and planning experience or grade control, and exposure to computer based mine design and scheduling systems.
• Good communication skills

From our operations to our community involvement, everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind. We're committed to the most sustainable, most efficient and most forward-looking ways to do business and deliver results. So we reward our employees with a responsible, open and diverse culture of opportunity - a working environment in which they can go further.

Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK, combining Rio Tinto plc, a London listed company, and Rio Tinto Limited, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminum, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt and iron ore). Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and southern Africa. Learn more at www.riotinto.com.

Rio Tinto Minerals supplies nearly half the world's demand for refined borates from our mine in California, one of the richest deposits on the planet. Borates are essential for plants, part of a healthy human diet, and essential ingredients in building materials that make homes safer and more energy efficient; flat-screen televisions and laptop computers; wind and solar energy systems; and fertilizers that help farmers feed the world. The business also manages a lithium-borate project in Serbia which, if developed, has the potential to supply more than 20 percent of global demand for lithium. Lithium is used in a vast array of products, most notably, batteries for hybrid and electric cars. Our team of 1,300 people works from our operations and offices in Argentina, China, England, France, Germany, Holland, Malaysia, Serbia, Singapore, Spain and the US to serve more than 1,000 customers in 100 countries. We are world leaders in product quality, supply reliability and technical support - the services that create value for customers and differentiate us from competitors. We are also industry leaders in continuously improving how our products and practices contribute to sustainable development. For more information, please visit www.riotintominerals.com.

Working along side the team at our Boron, California Operations allows you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and exciting organization with a wide variety of places to make your home. Only two hours from Los Angeles, the beach and ski slopes, you can choose from big city convenience and country lifestyle. Most employees live approximately 60 miles from the site in Lancaster, Palmdale, Tehachapi, or Victorville. These cities all pose a great place to live and work with outstanding lifestyle and career prospects. For more information, please visit www.cityoflancasterca.org, www.cityofpalmdale.org, www.tehachapicalifornia.com, and www.ci.victorville.ca.us.

Ore Control Engineer (Rio Tinto Minerals)

Rio Tinto - Senior Geotechnical Engineer

• Residential Role
• Tom Price Operation
• Housing, Flights & Benefits offered

As the second largest supplier to global iron ore trade, we provide unrivalled flexibility through our world-class network of 14 mines, three port terminals and 1,400 kilometre rail system in Western Australia's Pilbara region. We're about to undertake the largest mining project in Australia to expand our annual capacity to 283 million tonnes per annum, on a pathway to 333 million tonnes. Along with our innovative Mine of the Future™ programme, we're producing more tonnes, more efficiently. As a valued team member, we will offer you commitment to a safe working environment, a highly competitive salary package and the chance to develop your career at the forefront of mining.

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Technical Services group at our Tom Price operation. Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, this position serves to coordinate geotechnical support to mining activities and to the mine plan through pro-active management and reporting of geotechnical risks.

Key Accountabilities

• Action and oversee design verification activities, site geotechnical budgets, including contractors costs, instrumentation and other site focused programmes
• Planning & implementation of site slope monitoring systems
• Ensure geotechnical mapping campaigns are carried out as required and in accordance with our Geotechnical Management Systems
• Assessment of the geotechnical team's geotechnical hazard management programme
• Leading Health, safety, environment and quality standards

Requirements

• Bachelor Science / BEng Earth Science or equivalent
• Significant experience in geotechnical engineering in a multi pit mining environment
• Iron Ore experience desirable
• Vulcan, Rocscience & MS Office software experience
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to form and maintain effective working relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Current "C" Class Driver's Licence

A highly competitive salary, company housing, site allowances & other Rio Tinto benefits offered to the successful candidate.

Please submit your application by Monday 5^th March 2012. Short listing for this position will begin immediately.

Job

Geotechnical

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Rio Tinto - Emergency Management Advisor

As a world leader in finding, mining and processing the earth's mineral resources, Rio Tinto delivers minerals and metals that meet global needs and contribute to improving our living standards. Our success depends not only on the quality and diversity of the Group's assets, but also on the talent, skills and safety of our people. We seek to contribute to sustainable development and share a commitment to be a dependable global partner and a good local neighbour.

Join a leading iron ore producer
As the second largest supplier to global iron ore trade, we provide unrivalled flexibility through our world-class network of 14 mines, three port terminals and 1,400 kilometre rail system in Western Australia's Pilbara region. We're about to undertake the largest mining project in Australia to expand our annual capacity to 283 million tonnes per annum, on a pathway to 333 million tonnes. Along with our innovative Mine of the Future™ programme, we're producing more tonnes, more efficiently. As a valued team member, we will offer you commitment to a safe working environment, a highly competitive salary package and the chance to develop your career at the forefront of mining.

Reporting to the Superintendent HSE, the key focus of this role will be to provide advice and support to the Greater Paraburdoo Operations by initiating a systematic approach based on the Emergency Management principles of Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery.

There are 2 EMA positions in the Greater Paraburdoo EM team structure, You will assume a leadership role managing and mentoring site based Emergency Management Officers (4), and Emergency Response Team members working alongside the incumbent EMA and lead 2 of the 4 EMO teams.

You will be responsible for implementing and overseeing AOD testing, vehicle inspections and speed audits and ensuring fixed plant fire protection systems are operational. You will also supervise on site emergency response compliance training such as:

• Basic Fire Extinguisher
• Senior First Aid
• Fire Warden
• Fire Evacuation

In addition, you will be expected to assume an active leadership role within the Paraburdoo Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service. Liaising with FESA you will be responsible for:

• Weekly training
• Record keeping and auditing
• Maintaining the station and appliances in a state of readiness

Please note that as the Captain of the Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service you will be required to be on call 24/7.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to plan and co-ordinate in an organised and flexible manner. Strong leadership attributes are essential.

Minimum required qualifications for role include:

• Operating Open Circuit Breathing Apparatus
• Responding to Hazardous Materials Incident
• Road Crash Rescue
• Vertical Rope Rescue
• Confined Space Rescue
• Responding to Urban Fire
• Industrial Paramedic
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessing
• MR Licence

The following qualifications will also be highly regarded;

• St. John Ambulance Senior First Aid Trainer
• Management and Leadership (Frontline management)

• Incident Investigation (i.e. Essential Factors, TapRoot)

• Degree / Diploma Qualification in Emergency Management or related discipline.

Job

Mining Operations Open cut/pit

Emergency Management Advisor

Rio Tinto - Health and Safety Specialist

Rio Tinto Coal Australia is one of Australia's leading mining organisations with a highly successful record in developing and managing world-class open cut and underground coal operations. We recognise the importance of equal employment opportunity and the benefits of a diverse workforce. As part of the way we work, we seek to build enduring relationships with all of our communities that are characterised by mutual respect, active partnership and long term commitment.

Rio Tinto Coal Australia's Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) is one of the largest multi-seam open cut mining operations in Australia. With excellent health, school and housing facilities, it's location in the Hunter Valley offers an outstanding lifestyle.

Reporting to the Health & Safety Superintendent, the Health Specialist will be responsible for protecting the long term value of Rio Tinto's business by providing support, advice, systems and processes to achieve health and hygiene standards, performance objectives and targets, with a particular focus on health and hygiene.

You will provide advice and assistance to site health and safety professionals and leaders to monitor measure and minimise health exposures and improve health performance across the Hunter Valley Operations.

Key accountabilities include;

· Contribute to the health and safety performance of the site

· Provide advice and support to HVO Departments on all aspects of Occupational Health and Hygiene

· Manage and maintain the HVO occupational hygiene and health databases and occupational health monitoring programs.

· Manage the HVO Hazardous substance contract (Chem Alert) and coordinate audits

· Liaise with external organizations to keep current on industrial health and hygiene related research and development

· Provide assistance and support to Safety team members where required, such as AOD testing, tap root investigations

· Ensure direct report(s) are developed through having a clear understanding of their role accountabilities, performance measures and received feedback on their performance

Ideally you will be a Certified Occupational Hygienist with experience in a health or hygiene role within the mining or heavy industry. Tertiary qualifications in OHS, Science Engineering or related fields will also be considered. Tap root incident investigation, auditing, noise and knowledge of SAP are desirable. You will have extensive technical knowledge of health and hygiene standards and legislation and experience with injury management, health systems, risk assessment and risk management.

Rio Tinto offers commitment to a safe working environment, a highly competitive salary package, and the opportunity to work with the latest technology during an exciting phase of organisational growth. If it's a lifestyle change that you seek then this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for!

Health and Safety Specialist

Senior Maintenance Planner - Rio Tinto

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• Permanent, secure position with housing provided
• Supportive and vibrant team environment
• Good quality of life and have time off for the things you enjoy!

Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK. Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and Southern Africa. For more information, please visit www.riotinto.com.

This exciting role sits within our Maintenance team at our Port Hedland Dampier Salt Limited (DSL) Operations. The maintenance team ensures maintenance activities are managed by planning and organizing major maintenance jobs, manpower scheduling, authorizing work orders and parts and supplies requisitions, safety and grievance handling.

The maintenance team also ensures the availability, reliability of equipment through the delivery of predictive and preventative maintenance plans and schedules to allow assets to be efficiently and cost effectively used.

The principal purpose of the role is to develop long term planning strategies for the Maintenance team and supervise the Planning team in day to day activities.

Reporting to the Superintendent Maintenance, you will be accountable for but not limited to:

• Organise and manage the work of the Planning team.
• Develop, mentor and lead the Planning team including, but not limited to, biannual performance reviews and development plans.
• Develop and implement annual and monthly maintenance plans.
• Develop shutdown schedules for maintenance and production, and act as Shutdown Co-ordinator during shutdowns.
• Ensure the overall accuracy and effectiveness of the SAP maintenance system.
• Develop schedules for maintenance of equipment and safety requirements.
• Monitor maintenance for the light vehicle fleet.
• Maintain work order histories.
• Monitor operational and safety performance and highlight any deficiencies.

Essential for this role:

• Evidence of extensive post trade experience.
• Previous experience in a Supervisory position.
• Appropriate trade certificate.
• Clear understanding of maintenance strategies and philosophies.
• Ability to look for and gain cost & efficiency advantages for the business.
• C Class Drivers Licence (equivalent to former 'A' class WA drivers licence).
• Previous experience in maintenance planning and/or scheduling systems.
• Sound computer skills with exposure to SAP.
• Sound written and oral communication.

Desirable:

• Experience in the mining and/or materials handling industry
• A period of proven quality leadership within the maintenance field.
• Substantial experience in a mining environment.
• Post trade studies in maintenance management.
• Sound understanding of condition monitoring techniques.

This role is based residentially in Port Hedland with company housing provided. Rio Tinto is an equal opportunity employer and encourages females, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Candidates internal to the Rio Tinto Group must advise their leader of their application prior to progressing to interview. Short listing for this role will begin immediately and we reserve the right to close the position at any time.

Senior Maintenance Planner

Tenure Maintenance Officer

Tenure Maintenance Officer - PER003BY

• Strong team oriented culture
• Fast paced, Attention to detail work environment
• Perth Based Position

We are currently seeking a Tenure Maintenance Officer to support the Resource Planning & Development Department within Rio Tinto Iron Ore. Based in the Perth office, this role is integral to maintaining the security of land tenure assets for Rio Tinto Iron Ore and associated companies. Reporting to the Supervisor Tenure Maintenance, this position will see you carrying out the following key responsibilities:

• Management of the tenure obligations database.
• Monitoring and recording compliance with tenure obligations deadlines.
• Preparation of monthly reports detailing tenure obligations and compliance.
• Preparation and lodgement of statutory documentation and correspondence relating to tenure obligations.
• Contribute and support Rio Tinto Iron Ore Health, Safety & Environment policies and procedures.
• Fostering relationships with Technical and support staff to ensure timely receipt of information required for statutory documentation.

The most suited candidate for this role will have extensive administration experience and be able to work within a busy administrative environment towards strict deadlines. Candidates who have experience in approvals, accounting, banking or legal are encouraged to apply. The most desirable candidate will possess strong computer literacy, organisational and communication skills, along with an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, with accuracy and strong attention to detail at all times. You will have a proven ability to maintain confidentiality and to adhere to deadlines and legal and statutory requirements.

To be considered for this fantastic position, submit your application by the Monday the 9th March, 2012.

Tenure Maintenance Officer

Supervisor Camp Maintenance - Infrastructure - Oyu Tolgoi

Oyu Tolgoi Project

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

• World-leading greenfields copper-gold operation
• Play an essential role in creating a legacy project
• Fly-in, Fly-out: 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off

A world-leading copper-gold operation, Oyu Tolgoi offers the opportunity to develop your career and hone your skills in a unique and challenging environment. Working alongside the best in the world, you will play an essential role in creating a legacy project that will leave a positive impact on Mongolia and its people for generations to come.

The project consists of open pit and underground mines, concentrator and supporting infrastructure to produce high-grade copper and gold concentrates. Already well into the construction phase, initial surface mining is planned to begin in late 2011 with first ore scheduled to be delivered to the concentrator in 2012.

The Infrastructure group is responsible for operating and maintaining a wide variety of key assets such as the raw water supply system, a large central heating plant consisting of several large boilers and a heating distribution system, a large & complex diesel powered electric generation station, an 80 kilometre long high voltage line that leads to site from the China border, a fleet of HME equipment that is continuously building the tailings dam, a quarry and associated rock crushing plants for production of concrete quality aggregate, buildings and associated camp facilities such as the recreation centre, supermarket and site mess hall. The group is also accountable for road maintenance for a 400 kilometers stretch of dirt road that is the main route used for all fuel, supplies and consumable deliveries. The area of responsibility covered by Infrastructure is quite large and unique.

Reporting to Superintendent Central Services, primary purpose for Supervisor Camp Maintenance is to lead and direct a team of electrical supervisors and electricians to safely deliver services for the Infrastructure department. This position will be responsible for planning, organizing and controlling area operations to implement goals of the group & department. The job holder will train, motivate, develop and coach a team of Mongolian nationals to develop their technical and leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing the following contracts, light vehicles, on site fuel delivery and waste water treatment plants.

To ensure success in this position, we are seeking individuals with trade certificate in electrical or relevant experience in comparable roles. You will have significant experience in leading a team of at least 20 people. Experienced craftsman, or degree qualified engineer, preferably in a mining environment is beneficial.

Your experience working in developing countries and building strong relationships with a team consisting of diverse cultural backgrounds will set you apart from others. You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and a zero harm approach.

This position offers a fly in, fly out on four weeks on and two weeks off roster arrangement with travel provided to and from your home country. In return for your expertise we can offer the opportunity to work at a senior level within a leading global mining organisation with best practice systems in a people orientated, supportive environment.

Please submit your application by 23^rd March 2012 (Western Australian Standard Time).

Supervisor Camp Maintenance - Infrastructure - Oyu Tolgoi

Supervisor Central Services - Infrastructure - Oyu Tolgoi

Oyu Tolgoi Project

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

• World-leading greenfields copper-gold operation
• Play an essential role in creating a legacy project
• Fly-in, Fly-out: 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off

A world-leading copper-gold operation, Oyu Tolgoi offers the opportunity to develop your career and hone your skills in a unique and challenging environment. Working alongside the best in the world, you will play an essential role in creating a legacy project that will leave a positive impact on Mongolia and its people for generations to come.

The project consists of open pit and underground mines, concentrator and supporting infrastructure to produce high-grade copper and gold concentrates. Already well into the construction phase, initial surface mining is planned to begin in late 2011 with first ore scheduled to be delivered to the concentrator in 2012.

The Infrastructure group is responsible for operating and maintaining a wide variety of key assets such as the raw water supply system, a large central heating plant consisting of several large boilers and a heating distribution system, a large & complex diesel powered electric generation station, an 80 kilometre long high voltage line that leads to site from the China border, a fleet of HME equipment that is continuously building the tailings dam, a quarry and associated rock crushing plants for production of concrete quality aggregate, buildings and associated camp facilities such as the recreation centre, supermarket and site mess hall. The group is also accountable for road maintenance for a 400 kilometers stretch of dirt road that is the main route used for all fuel, supplies and consumable deliveries. The area of responsibility covered by Infrastructure is quite large and unique.

Reporting to Superintendent Central Services, primary purpose for Supervisor Central Services is to lead and direct a team of Supervisors and trades people to safely deliver services for the Infrastructure department - coordinating and communicating health, safety, and environmental issues within the group. This position will be responsible for planning, organizing and controlling area operations to implement goals of the group & department. The job holder will train, motivate, develop and coach a team of Mongolian nationals to develop their technical and leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing the following contracts, light vehicles, on site fuel delivery and waste water treatment plants.

To ensure success in this position, we are seeking individuals with Trade certificate in carpenter/plumbing or relevant experience in comparable roles. Experience in leading a team of over 100 people is beneficial.

Your experience working in developing countries and building strong relationships with a team consisting of diverse cultural backgrounds will set you apart from others. You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and a zero harm approach.

This position offers a fly in, fly out on four weeks on and two weeks off roster arrangement with travel provided to and from your home country. In return for your expertise we can offer the opportunity to work at a senior level within a leading global mining organisation with best practice systems in a people orientated, supportive environment.

Please submit your application by 27^rd March 2012 (Western Australian Standard Time).

Supervisor Central Services - Infrastructure - Oyu Tolgoi

Planner, Maintenance - Mine

Kennecott Utah Copper, LLC, (KUC, LLC) part of the Rio Tinto group, is currently looking for a dynamic Maintenance Planner to join our Maintenance team at the Mine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The Maintenance Planner ensures that the planning process is completed timely and accurately so the equipment may function effectively. The Maintenance Planner slso ensures that department budgets are completed accurately and on time. The Maintenance Planner coordinates maintenance planning activities to ensure equipment is properly maintained to maximize its life as well as prepares budgets and other special projects/activities

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Promote a culture with our Safe and Caring Value as the foundation.
• Provide safety information, job instructions, materials, special tools, and drawings as required.
• Ensure that work planned complies with applicable Federal/State regulations as well as Rio Tinto and KUC Safety Policies and Standards.
• Accountable for maintenance planning activities; enhances personal productivity by organizing "own" hours-in-a-day(-a-week/-a-month) for daily, weekly and monthly routine planning activities.
• Ensure that planning for work pertinent to any one Maintenance Period must be completed no later than the Thursday prior to the next work week.
• Review/Prioritize/Categorize Daily Work requests; initiate priority planning on those identified/approved as such.
• Provide planning instructions for any special tools, equipment, drawings, and other needs prior to scheduled jobs commencing.
• Review & Maintain the maintenance backlog & identifies work to be accomplished along with PMs and assists in establishing priorities.
• Provide logistical planning in use of external resources; i.e. equipment, contractors, professional help, etc.
• Develop systematic approach in updating Task Lists by use of "standard scripts" to create/update "task lists".
• Develop and maintain standard job Bills of Materials (BOM's).
• Ensure/coordinate for a daily feedback -via the Schedulers- on work order status of "previous day" jobs by attending the 7:00 am and 3:00 pm meetings.
• Initiate Work Orders resulting from of Job Card findings by inspectors and craftsmen and/or supervisor recommendations.
• Initiate Tasks with "start-dates" to other crafts, disciplines, etc. to ensure a timely execution of work s/he is responsible for planning.
• Perform field-job-planning and be familiar with the Area Equipment.
• Attend the Daily Morning meetings, Weekly Maintenance-Operations coordination/scheduling meetings and Post-Mortem meetings.
• Maintain the Equipment Register; Understand and be conversant with SAP, the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Produce the Zero Based Budget (ZBB) on an as-needed basis.
• Professional interaction with peers and senior managers, and understand the relationship between maintenance planning, scheduling, execution and improvement along with alignment with operational goals/objectives.
• Create a work environment that provides leadership, mentoring, initiative, and motivates peers and facilitates cooperation among diverse work groups.
• Pursue training to gain knowledge in productivity tools, such as MS ODBC query to link/access CMMS database, etc.

Qualifications:

• Drive positive Safety Culture. Ensure compliance with KUC, LLC safety, health and environmental standards and procedures
• B. S. Degree and a minimum of two years of related experience; or M.S. degree and a minimum of one year experience required. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a four year degree.
• Must have a demonstrated safety conscious approach to work.
• Must have a proven ability to operate independently and in small multi-discipline teams.
• Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical in a mining/manufacturing setting. Must have understanding of preventive maintenance programs and be able to execute plans.
• Participative management style in problem solving, project implementation and continuous improvement.
• Self motivated.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills-including word processing, data base and spreadsheet programs.
• Knowledgeable in Processes and Plant machinery.
• Main planning/scheduling required.
• Procurement experience a plus.
• SAP experience preferred.

Rio Tinto's success depends on talented, motivated professionals. We offer unparalleled opportunities to grow and establish a global career, and to be involved in exciting projects with a leading-edge company. Rio Tinto offers a competitive compensation and benefit package, including retirement and 401(k) plans. Interested applicants, please check with your manager below applying on line.

Position open until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit www.uscis.gov for more information.

Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK, combining Rio Tinto plc, a London listed company, and Rio Tinto Limited, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminum, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and southern Africa. Learn more at www.riotinto.com.

Providing approximately 15% of the domestic copper demand, Kennecott Utah Copper LLC (KUC), a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, is the second largest copper producer in the United States. The copper is mined, concentrated, smelted and refined at KUC's facilities west of Salt Lake City and delivered to our customers by rail. In an industry marked by boom and bust in business cycles, KUC has reliably provided copper to its customers for over one hundred years. KUC's Bingham Canyon Mine is the world's largest man-made excavation and the first open-pit - about ¾ of a mile deep and 2 ¾ miles across at the top. After demolition, the low grade ore - about 0.6% - is scooped up by electric shovels up to 98 tons at a time, crushed in the pit and then sent on a five mile journey by conveyor belt to KUC's Copperton Concentrator. For more information about Kennecott Utah Copper, LLC and to see our video "From Ore to More", please visit www.kennecott.com.

As Utah's capital, Salt Lake City lies at the foot of the Rocky Mountains within minutes of recreational activities such as hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, fishing, and rafting. In winter months, numerous mountain resorts offer "the greatest snow on earth" for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and sledding as proven by hosting the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Rich in family-oriented communities, residents also enjoy multi-cultural events, fine dining, museums, theater, and the Sundance Film Festival in nearby Park City, Utah. For more information about Salt Lake City, please visit www.visitsaltlake.com.

Planner, Maintenance - Mine