Marine Assurance Manager, West Coast Australia
- Be part of the world's leading Mining MNC
- Work in a diverse and challenging team
- Commitment to a safe working environment
- Permanent Position based in Karratha WA
- Conduct targeted vessel quality and safety inspections of at least 4 vessels per week and report back to Rio Tinto Marine Singapore/RTIO Port ops on vessel condition and follow up to previous inspections & corrective actions
- Identify and report on vessel quality gaps between RightShip vetting levels and actual vessel standards
- Close liaison with Singapore based commercial teams to ensure smooth and cost efficient transit of vessels through the various RTIO terminals.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of port operations, constraints and limitations.
- Liaising closely with the Vetting Manager on all unresolved incidents, issues and disputes as well as ensuring Marine HS&E are timeously advised of all incidents and accidents and their progress towards resolution
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements, making recommendations and implementing changes
- Continue with the implementation of CRM on Company owned vessels
- Understand and apply proactively, the intent and focus of Rio Tinto standards on company owned and charted vessels
- Adhere to RT Marine's policies and systems requirements at all times
- Constantly demonstrate the company values on site and when travelling to / from site
- Keep Rio Tinto's vision and values at the forefront of all decision making
- Use appropriate methods to develop, establish and maintain a position of confidence amongst colleagues as a reliable, resourceful and competent team member adding value to marine based decisions
- Undertake key operations and project work as required including:
- Provide Marine Project support to our customers on site
- Evaluation of key suppliers covering port agency, port authorities, pilots, RTIO Port Operations, AMSA, etc.
- Participate in and contribute to various meetings and lead where necessary in order to identify and discuss best practice with all stakeholders.
- Engagement with the logistics team when specialist cargoes are arriving in port to ensure safe and efficient handling
- Provide strategic advice on shipping operational matters; ensuring timely referral to the greater RTM team as the local RTIO port operations teams
- Manage and report on incidents in close cooperation with colleagues and major stakeholders.as a part of the broader Business resilience organizational structure,
- Ability to be the first on scene investigator when an incident has happened requiring investigation
- Ensure compliance to standards policies and procedures including:
- Cooperate with and support the Group executive in the implementation of compliance systems;
- Personally comply and being seen to comply with operational procedures;
- Comply with the law, The way we work and other Rio Tinto policies and standards;
- Encourage employees and contractors to report compliance incidents;
- Identify, document, manage and communicate compliance risks in their operations;
- Actively encourage, mentor, coach and supervise employees and contractors to promote integrity and compliant behaviour
- Assess whether adequate resources are available to employees and contractors to facilitate compliant behaviour (budget, training facilities, tools, reference materials, access to Speak-OUT systems, access to specialist staff, investigations, etc.) and, where this is not the case, seeking further resources.
- Sea going experience - (Master Mariner)
- College/University Education: Logistics or Maritime Studies preferred but not essential
- Licenses/Certifications: : Sea going certification/experience - (Master Mariner)
- Computer Literate/ general understanding of Excel/Word/e-mail and good communication skills both written and verbal. Blue MSIC card essential, Driver's license essential.
- Demonstrates strategic planning and organizational ability within allotted time frames
- Strong communications skills
- Strong numeric and analytical skills
- Sound negotiation skills
- Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements
- 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
- Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private 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)
- Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more);
- Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only