Project Controls SpecialistJoin our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities.Family friendly teams and flexible working options such as a 9 day fortnightAttractive benefits such as medical assistance, share ownership plans and discounts to many big named retailersPermanent opportunity based in Invercargill, NZAbout the roleFinding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.We are looking for a Project Controls Specialist to join our Engineering & Projects team at NZAS. You'll play a critical role in providing support for scoping, planning and scheduling, finance, cost control, and reporting to ensure successful delivery of multi-disciplined capital projects in a timely manner.You'll be part of a friendly team, supported by your leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You'll work an 8am-4pm shift with the option of a 9-day fortnight, which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life.We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry's best and brightest minds. 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.Reporting to the Superintendent of Engineering and Projects, and working in a collaborative community within the Engineering department, you will be:Work in collaboration with the Superintendent of Engineering & Projects to work in continuous improvements in project controls to achieve safe and successful completions of business priorities at NZAS with grounded values in Rio Tinto's Everyday RespectEngage with various stakeholders to define work plans, analyse actuals against forecasts, contribute in-scope, scope control, schedules, plan finalisation.Implement standard project control services across the capital portfolio such as reporting, risk management, financial control and monitoring, data integration, schedule and cost control, incorporating Earned Value Management and wider knowledge of industry best practice.Support in determining priorities goals and objectives of the projects, track and form project budgets.Monitor and manage financial control functions of the portfolio and prepare financial plans, reports, cost estimates, forecast and analysis.Participate, organise and take part in workshops, reviews, strategy planning, directions, structure and approach to focus on value and anticipated outcomeWhat you'll bringA commitment to the safety of yourself and your teamRespect for others and an all-inclusive mindsetExperience working in projects' planning, scheduling, control and reportingAbility to work closely with Stakeholders, Capital and Risk Management, Procurement Management and Project Delivery team to ensure safe and successful projects' deliveriesMinimum of 5 years' professional experience in a related discipline preferredWhat we offerA work environment where safety is always the number one priorityA competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive programComprehensive medical assistance schemeAttractive share ownership planLeave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) including long service leaveAccess to transport assistance between Invercargill and Tiwai.Competitive superannuation programmeCareer development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitionsAbout 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 opportunities.Where you'll be workingNew Zealand's Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) converts alumina into aluminium using renewable hydroelectricity, resulting in one of the lowest carbon footprints for an aluminium smelter in the world. The smelter is located on Tiwai Peninsula in Southland and the majority of the plant's alumina is supplied from our Yarwun and Queensland Alumina Limited refineries. Around 90% of the aluminium produced at NZAS is exported. NZAS is a joint venture owned by Rio Tinto (79.36%) and Japan's Sumitomo Chemical Company (20.64%).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.Applications close on Friday the 12th of April 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)Original job Project Controls Specialist posted on GrabJobs . To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
