Principal Advisor Communities, Social Performance and Environment - Rio Tinto Copper

Principal Advisor Communities, Social Performance and Environment - Rio Tinto Copper Provide leadership and support for integrating Communities & Social Performance (CSP) and Environment practices across the Copper Product Group (PG), with a particular focus on Growth Projects and Non-managed Joint Ventures Build relationships with multiple stakeholders across the globe Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
The role of Principal Advisor - CSP and Environment will have the opportunity to support the mission of delivering our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives with environment and CSP at the core.
We are seeking a suitably qualified person to support the Copper Health, Safety, Environment and Communities (HSEC) team in mitigating increasing exposure to our organizations risks associated with a product group growth agenda.
Reporting to the Copper HSEC Vice President, this role will be based in the Daybreak office, Salt Lake City (South Jordan), Utah, USA with an expectation for some travel to support work associated with Copper’s growth portfolio, or as otherwise directed.
Key accountabilities include: Work across the full portfolio of Projects and Non-managed Joint Ventures (NMJV) within the Copper PG and take accountability for CSP and environment planning and performance of this portfolio.
Provide SME support to early-stage growth studies to ensure that CSP & Environment strategy, impact assessment, regulatory approvals, management plans and engagement expectations are understood and considered.
Act as the primary interface for the Copper Product Group HSEC team for its NMJV, with a key focus on; building and maintaining relationships, influencing decisions, conducting technical project reviews, and providing input and support to relevant advisory committees.
Identify and implement improvements to the Product Group growth strategy and the provision of clear guidance on HSEC/ESG standards and procedures to support the growth portfolio.
Define the scope, risks, resourcing, and budgeting requirements for Environment & CSP aspects of projects.
As required, support capability development of NMJV partner roles through coaching.
Provide technical support to existing copper assets/projects, as necessary or requested.
What you will bring A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team and the values of Rio Tinto (care, courage, curiosity) Degree qualified in Community and Social Performance, Environment, Law, Anthropology, Archaeology or a related field; advanced degrees preferred.
Significant experience (10+ years) in CSP and/or Environment technical planning, design and execution, with project experience strongly preferred.
Robust understanding of emerging ESG standards and practices in extractive industries.
Experience working at a grassroots level with deep understanding of environmental, community and social development aspects.
Direct experience with environment & social impact assessments and baselines preferred; at minimum, the analytical and intellectual capacity to understand the logic of these exercises and the ability to manage their implementation is necessary.
Collaboration and influencing skills that include stakeholder analysis and engagement strategies across internal and external networks, including external affairs, outreach organisations, communications, technical & engineering, and other relevant teams.
Proficient in managing complex and sensitive issues with reputation management experience.
Fluency in English is required; intermediate or advanced Spanish is desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
What we offer We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package.
Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide: A safety-focused and inclusive working environment Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees 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; Generous 401k matching program Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.
Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up) Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company.
We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents.
Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards.
But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Where you’ll be working Our Kennecott mine is a world-class, fully integrated copper mining operation, including a concentrator, smelter and refinery, located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States.
We produce copper, precious metals including gold and silver, molybdenum and sulfuric acid.
Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich ore body of the Bingham Canyon Mine since 1903, and is one of the top producing mines in the world, comprising approximately 11 percent of U.
S.
annual copper production.
Every Voice Matters At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
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