Health, Safety

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Work for one of the top 100 Employers in Canada. More info here:
• This permanent, full-time role is located in Edmonton, AB.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Advisor to contribute to the success of our Calciner operation. The HSE Advisor performs multiple HSE functions to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of Rio Tinto's Health, Safety and Environment Programmes and compliance with regulations. In addition to their HSE primary duties (85%), the Advisor provides support and relief to the Logistics Coordinator (15%), who is responsible for assuring stable flow of railcars, at origin, in transit and at destination.

This is a great opportunity for a safety-oriented and organized individual to take their health & safety career to the next level within a global organization.

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 Plant General Manager and working a Monday to Friday schedule, you'll also assume on-call responsibilities for one weekend per month, and performing the following duties:

• Collaborating with the Operation's Supervisor to manage compliance with Rio Tinto and legislative Health& Safety policies, and providing related reports
• Coordinating and delivering activities including hazard/risk management, health and wellbeing initiatives, safety committee meetings, health and safety monitoring, and the analysis and coordination of all HSE training
• Overseeing the Industrial Hygiene programs and improvement plans for compliance, and ensuring compliance with medical surveillance programs
• Overseeing the Critical Risk Management programs for the facility, including providing coaching to others on verifications and risk assessments.
• Developing and arranging audit and inspection plans; training to employees to raise awareness of Health & Safety standards and programs.
• Developing and maintaining management systems for contractors from a Health & Safety perspective.
• Leading Health and Safety investigations, remedial plans, and continuous improvement opportunities
• Reviewing Emergency Response Plans annually, including the coordination of drills and table-top exercises with responders
• Performing logistical responsibilities, including:
  • Providing relief coverage for the Logistics Coordinator
  • Developing a working knowledge of supply chain and distribution network.
  • Assuring a stable flow of railcars, at origin, in transit, and at destination, and communicating escalations as required
  • Determining and reacting to out of balance conditions, identifying alternatives, and recommending corrective actions.
  • Summarizing daily and weekly master schedules for release through analysis of planned orders vs. production plans to ensure that the master schedule is within the customers' requirement and plant objectives.

What you'll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• At least 7 years of health and safety generalist experience.
• A relevant health & safety Diploma or Certificate.
• Experience working in an Operational or Safety role in an industrial setting, with an advanced working knowledge of applicable and related Occupational Health & Safety legislation and Environmental and Transportation regulations.
• Proficient in utilizing a wide variety of computer-based applications including the Microsoft Office Suite of programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database systems.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Availability to provide on-call coverage on weekends and during shutdown periods.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with excellent interpersonal communication.
• Qualifications such as the National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) and/or Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST) or Professional (CRSP) are considered an asset.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience with Lean Six Sigma
• SAP
• French Language at a business-level

What we offer

Be recognized 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
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

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 and meet opportunities.

Where you'll be working

Rio Tinto's Strathcona Production Plant is a part of the Atlantic Operations of the Aluminium product group.

Our Alberta facility is focused on results and for 40 years we have been playing a part of the global aluminum industry. This facility is responsible for turning byproduct from oil refineries into key ingredients for one of our widely used metals. High quality green petroleum coke (GPC) is purchased from our partners and turned it into anode grade calcined coke for use in the aluminum smelting process.

Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. This inland city offers a lot of exciting year-round activities and events indoor and outdoor. From prime shopping to farmer's markets, skiing, and arts & culture.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 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 Monday the 20th of May 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

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