Asset Manager, Closure & Remediation
Asset Manager, Closure & Remediation (Rio Tinto Services Inc., South Jordan, UT):
Creating and implementing strategies for site closure, or remediation projects. Develop and manage site-specific asset strategies, budgets, and schedules in alignment with Rio Tinto’s closure standards and regulatory requirements. Serve as the primary liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, ensuring transparent and proactive communication. Oversee environmental assessments, risk evaluations, and remediation design in collaboration with internal teams and external consultants. Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental laws, permits, and corporate standards. Coordinate with legal, technical, and community relations teams to manage stakeholder expectations and reputational risk. Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards. Prepare and present reports, updates, and recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.
Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, and 4 years of related work experience. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, the employer will accept an additional 2 years of related work experience.
Must have 4 years of experience in each of the following:
Environmental, legal and regulatory aspects of the mining or natural resources industry;
Project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and contractor oversight;
Asset management software and tools: SAP or GIS;
Legacy site risk assessment and environmental long-term monitoring programs; and
Experience in the mining industry.
Must have 3 years of experience in:
Conducting work in accordance with U.S. federal and state environmental regulations including CERCLA, RCRA, or NEPA.
International travel required up to 10%, domestic travel required up to 50%.
To Apply: Interested applicants must apply through https://jobs.riotinto.com and search for requisition number R58065. Should you have any difficulty in applying for this position through our website, please contact [email protected] for assistance in the application process.
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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
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. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
