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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.

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