Senior Advisor - Health, Safety & Environment

Senior Advisor - Health, Safety & Environment Rio Tinto Kennecott | Smelter | Salt Lake City, Utah Be a trusted health, safety and environment partner to operational and maintenance leaders Shape risk reduction and continuous improvement across complex smelter operations Build capability through coaching, field engagement and practical HSE leadership We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide the materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values, care, courage and curiosity, guide how we work and how we treat each other. About the role We are looking for a Senior Advisor - Health, Safety & Environment to provide trusted leadership, technical expertise and practical guidance to operational, maintenance, project and technical teams at the Kennecott Smelter. With a primary focus on the Hot Metals, Anodes and Material Handling areas, you will help leaders and teams strengthen health, safety and environmental performance, meet regulatory and company requirements, and continuously improve how risk is managed. This is an opportunity to influence HSE performance in a large and complex mining and manufacturing operation. You will work directly with leaders and frontline teams, use field observations and data to identify improvement opportunities, and build capability through coaching, training and collaborative problem-solving. Reporting within the Kennecott Smelter, Refinery and Rail HSE team, you will serve as the primary HSE partner for leaders in the Hot Metals, Anodes and Material Handling areas while drawing on specialist support from the broader HSE team when needed. The role also requires some after-hours availability and response to support operational needs. What you’ll be doing Partner with operational and maintenance leaders to implement health, safety and environmental programs in line with regulatory requirements and Rio Tinto performance standards. Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments and the development of practical controls and mitigation strategies. Coach and train leaders and teams to strengthen HSE systems knowledge, hazard recognition, risk management and safety leadership capability. Lead or support HSE investigations, remedial plans and corrective actions, helping teams translate learnings into sustainable improvements. Analyze HSE performance data, field observations and leader engagement insights to identify trends, anticipate risks and recommend improvement priorities. Work with operational, project, technical and HSE stakeholders to develop and implement improvement initiatives across the HSE risk profile. Communicate HSE performance, risks and priorities clearly to employees, contractors, leaders and other relevant stakeholders. Contribute to Rio Tinto HSE initiatives and standardized practices, share innovative ideas and support capability growth across the team. About you To be successfully considered for this role, you will bring: A visible and consistent commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical experience. Significant experience in health, safety and environment within mining, construction, manufacturing or another complex industrial environment. Strong knowledge of applicable HSE regulations, management systems and risk management practices, including the ability to complete risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies. The ability to build trust, influence decisions and provide calm, credible guidance to leaders and teams, including during high-pressure or time-sensitive situations. Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deliverables and turn data, field insights and technical information into practical action. Role requirements: You must be able to meet the site’s fit-for-duty requirements. Work in the Smelter focus areas requires respirator use, including successful completion of the required respirator fit test and comfort working while wearing a respirator. Some after-hours availability and response are expected. This role is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States. International relocation is not available for this position. Even if your profile does not fully meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. Transferable skills and the right attitude are highly valued. What we offer Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress. A work environment where safety is always the number one priority Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus 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 and a generous 401(k) matching program Attractive share ownership plan Comprehensive leave policies covering the moments that matter, including paid time off, paid holidays and paid bereavement leave A generous parental leave policy to support quality time with your new family Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Personify Health with incentives supporting your wellbeing Access to our Employee Assistance Program, providing confidential counseling or expert guidance for you and your family Where you’ll be working Rio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah. For more than 120 years, Kennecott has mined and processed minerals from the Bingham Canyon ore body. The operation extends from the Bingham Canyon Mine at the south end of the Salt Lake Valley to the smelter and refinery at the north end. This role is based at the Kennecott Smelter. Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to the posting end date. À propos de Rio Tinto Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations. Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission - trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin - nous guide dans notre quête d'innovation et d'amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions. Respect et inclusion Rio Tinto s’engage à respecter l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération sans distinction de race, de couleur, de sexe, d’âge, de religion, d’origine ethnique, de handicap, ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la législation fédérale, nationale ou locale. Nous nous engageons à créer un environnement inclusif où les gens se sentent en sécurité, respectés et valorisés. Nous voulons que notre personnel ait le sentiment que toutes les voix sont entendues et que la diversité des points de vue est non seulement bienvenue, mais aussi essentielle à notre réussite. Nous traitons tous les membres de notre personnel avec équité et dignité. Rio Tinto participe à E-Verify pour confirmer l’autorisation de travail. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter le site http://www.ucis.gov/ innovation et amélioration continue sont au cœur de notre mission: Trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin. Chez nous, les esprits curieux trouvent leur place. Nous recherchons des personnes investies dans leur travail et attentionnées envers leurs collègues, audacieuses dans leur quête de solutions innovantes, et capables de sadapter rapidement pour résoudre des problèmes et saisir des opportunités. Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés sont libres être eux-mêmes. Nous valorisons un environnement où chaque voix compte, où toutes les cultures sont respectées, et où la diversité des perspectives est essentielle à notre réussite. Nous nous traitons les uns les autres avec équité et dignité, sans distinction de race, de genre, de nationalité, origine ethnique, de religion, âge, orientation sexuelle ou de toute autre marque de notre différence.