Superintendent, Demolition & Works

À propos de Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations.

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company committed to responsible operations throughout the lifecycle of our assets. As we progress towards the closure of the Diavik Diamond Mine, our priority is a responsible transition for the land, community, and stakeholders, while maximizing value. This pivotal phase offers unique opportunities within our Closure Team at the Diavik site.

Our culture at Diavik remains inclusive, collaborative, and focused on achieving our strategic objective of "best operator" during this transition. Join a dedicated team working on critical closure projects, where your contributions will directly shape the future of the Diavik site and leave a lasting positive legacy.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Superintendent, Demolition and Contracted Works
, to provide direction and supervision of the Diavik Project team, oversight of the site’s contracted demolition scope and other closure related project contractors.

Rio Tinto is committed to the safety and well-being of all employees, prioritizing safe work practices and providing the necessary resources and tools. Furthermore, the scale of our operations provides significant opportunities for professional development and career growth within the company.

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This role will be primarily responsible for oversight and management of the Demolition Contractor, encompassing safety compliance, performance monitoring and management, as well as contract administration across all project phases from initial planning through execution and completion. This role is also responsible for directly managing other Diavik closure projects, including engineering and survey teams, earthworks planning, and contractors for certain decommissioning scopes.

The Superintendent will play a key role in managing the integration between Diavik-directed scopes and the Demolition Contractor’s works occurring simultaneously.

This position requires strong leadership, communication skills, technical knowledge, commercial acumen, cost control, schedule management, problem‑solving, and a proven ability to manage complex projects and diverse teams.

Reporting to the Manager, Project Delivery and Surface Operations, based at the Lac de Gras Diavik Mine site, the role follows a 2‑week‑on / 2‑week‑off rotational schedule.

• Providing oversight and governance to the Demolition contractor, observing and reporting on adherence to safety protocols, project plans, and contractual obligations.
• Directly supervising project teams and other contracted services involved in demolition and closure related activities.
• Ensuring full compliance with Rio Tinto's safety standards and procedures, actively promoting a safety‑first culture on site.
• Collaboration on development, and contribution to the implementation of detailed demolition plans, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Monitoring and ensuring adherence to project drawings, specifications, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Leading and participating in constructability/demolition reviews, and job hazard analysis processes related to demolition and contracted works.
• Managing the integration and coordination of demolition activities with other ongoing closure projects and operational activities, executed by Diavik or other contractor teams.
• Implementing effective cost control measures and proactively identifying and addressing potential cost overruns.
• Monitoring and managing project schedules, identifying potential delays, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Facilitating clear and effective communication between the demolition contractor, Diavik Project teams, and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring that all required permits, approvals, and…