Safety Technician

About the role About Rio Tinto Respect and inclusion About the role Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority Join a leading global company We're Finding Better Ways ™ to provide 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 Safety Technician that will be proactive, staying ahead of operations on safety and environmental hazards. This is a great opportunity to assist with HSE related activities and to train on safety topics such as regulatory requirements and Rio Tinto Lithium policies. Reporting to the Senior Safety Engineer and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the Health, Safety & Environmental team, you will be: Assist with safety culture change effort Interpret site Safety & Health programs and procedures and assist with compliance Assist with incident investigations and identifying root causes Assist with Risk Ranking Participating in the Safety Committee Meetings and planned functions Assist with / Tech employees and Rio Tinto Lithium project teams with proper completion of HSE required permits About you A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team HS Diploma or GED required Three (3) years' experience in Health, Safety & Environmental Good understanding of general industry safety regulations An understanding of Risk Assessment processes Experience with conducting HSE training What we offer Be recognised 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. Competitive base salary is 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; Generous 401k matching program. Attractive share ownership plan. Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave. A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you're able to spend quality time with your new family. Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing. Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life's challenges. 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. Respect and Inclusion At 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. R54397 About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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. Respect and inclusion Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity. Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization.

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