Job Description

Senior Manager HSES & Operational Risk - Commercial

• Lead and drive our HSE and Operational Risk initiatives!
• A real game changing role, especially in developing and building an operational risk legacy!
• Exposure to global operations, processes and stakeholders
• Based in Singapore, Rio Tinto global commercial hub

About the roleWe are looking for a Senior Manager HSES and Operational Risk, Commercial to be responsible for developing Commercial\'s HSES and operational risks strategies, programmes of work, and managing their implementing, including ensuring a proper governance and the application of regulatory compliance frameworks.To be successful in the role you must be a strong leader, with proven ability to develop highly effective internal relationships and guide staff and external resources with demonstrated ability to collaborate well with multiple and varied business partners, providing through the team or external support, the technical oversight of the HSES and Ops risks activities.The approach towards HSES and Operational risks management framework will be based on a clear understanding of likelihood and impact of risks identified, assessed, discussed, mitigated and monitored at all levels of the Commercial organisation, as well as preventing and learning from our incidents and near misses broadly.This is a career defining role - we are looking for someone passionate about HSES to make a meaningful impact, and leading a team of regional highly motivated specialists. A key component of the role is the ability to drive a risk culture, collaborate with risk owners, areas of expertise and others, generate high levels of engagement towards the approach and management of HSES and operational risks throughout the Commercial organization and beyond. It includes as well HSES program related to travel and wellbeing of Commercial employees globally.The scope of this role is global facing, with multiple stakeholders. It will encompass developing a new strategy and then operationalising it. It will require a broad set of up-to-date knowledge, with a strong grasps of the risks and controls most relevant at any one point in time to a Commercial business that spans sales and marketing, trading, marine & logistics (inc port and warehousing operations), procurement and all other supporting processes - source to contract, procure to pay, contract to cash.We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.Based in Singapore, and managing teams across in North America and Australia, you will be reporting to the Head of Commercial Operations, Commercial, you will be entrusted in delivering the following in a challenging and rewarding environment!Leadership

• Lead and coach a globally dispersed high performance team
• Where appropriate, acts as the lead investigator for any serious incident on project.
• Acts as a HSES and operational risk assessment and mitigation expert
• If required, lead preparation of studies and analyses of accident causes and hazards for use by company personnel and contractors. Make recommendations to mitigate causes and to avoid occurrences.
• Lead the development and implementation of targeted HSES and Operational Risk initiatives. Championing the safety culture and continuous improvement through building relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the business, identifying education and training needs and appropriate solutions.

HSES and Ops Risks Management

• Ensure robust HSES and Operational Risks targets and metrics are in place, actively monitored and reported in accordance with agreed requirements.
• Work closely with leadership, external affairs, communications and studies to ensure integration of commitments, identified risks, and strategy into overall business planning.
• Build capability and oversee the management of Emergency Response, Medical Services and Security services across Commercial.
• Participate in Audits including the Rio Tinto Safety Maturity Model Assessments (SMM) to ensure HSES and Leadership requirements are being met and findings communicated to appropriate personnel
• Participate in Rio Tinto and Contractor key activities e.g. HAZID Workshops, Document Reviews, Mobilisation Reviews/Inspections, Business Resilience Plans and Business Continuity Assurance
• Plan, implement and maintain HSES programmes (plans, systems, procedures, standards) to control risks and prevent incidents
• Ensure business leaders and line managers feel well supported in their ownership and accountability for managing risks and implement HSES defined practices.
• Leads, sponsors and conduct HSES and operational risk assessments and be involved in HSES and operational risk assurance projects as needed with other leaders to deliver on risk management objectives.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize operational risks associated with our commercial business processes, including but not limited to commercial activities, marine shipping, logistics, warehousing et
• Work with Risk Hubs and Risk AOE leaders to ensure that Commercial\'s governance structure HSES and Risk Management strategies and HSES and risk policy documents are in alignment
• Provide regular updates and reports to the SLT on operational risk and HSE matters.

About you

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team, and alignment with our values of Care, Courage and Curiosity.
• Have an outstanding understanding of HSES and Ops risk management, within a large commodities and/ or supply chain environment and with experience in HSES matters, Critical Risk Management and Safety Maturity models
• Knowledge of HSE regulations, industry standards, and risk management methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing a team of different cultures and background
• Have past experience of developing new strategy and executing on it, with a maturity of experience in driving change management
• Experience in influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to collaborate, motivate & engage diverse teams with or without direct line reporting.
• Systems thinker, with strong execution ability and attention to detail.
• Intellectually curious with a growth mindset.
• Strong communicator and able to build highly functioning, engaged and mutually rewarding relationships.
• Bachelor degree or higher in an Environmental, Safety or Health discipline, or a relevant combination of professional experiences

It will also be beneficial if you have:Relevant certifications in risk management (e.g., CRM, CRO) and HSE (e.g., CSP, NEBOSH) are a plusWhat we offerBe recognised for your contribution, your thinking 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 permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life\'s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

About Rio TintoRio 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 opportunitiesWhere you will be workingRio Tinto Commercial puts the company\'s value over volume approach into practice, with the goal of maximizing the value of our physical flows to improve both our business and that of our customers. Headquartered in Singapore, and integrated with Rio Tinto\'s assets, hubs, and offices globally, our Commercial group works hand-in-hand with our product groups to ensure both the amount and types of products we produce meet our customer\'s needs, and manage the trade-off between volumes, quality, cost and capital expenditure.Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.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.Application Deadline: 4th May 2024(Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date)Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto.

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