Kemano Superintendent – Maintenance & Operations
Top Benefits
About the role
Kemano Superintendent – Maintenance & Operations
- Grow your career in the most unique location–the 1000 MW Kemano Hydroelectric Power Station, which provides power to the BC Works Aluminum Smelter and the province of British Columbia
- Kitimat is the perfect place to live, combining the tranquility of a small community with an unrivaled love for the great outdoors.
- 9 months fixed-term contract (until march 2026)
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for an Operations & Maintenance Superintendent to join the BC Works Power Operations team, where they will play a key role in achieving best practice performance in our hydroelectric generating station, located in Kemano, BC.
The incumbent will be based at the Kemano camp, where you will stay for the duration of your Tuesday to Friday work schedule. Kemano is located approximately 80km away from Kitimat, and employees are transferred in and out by boat from Kitimat at the start and end of the rotation. Transportation to the Kemano camp is provided from Kitimat only. On occasion, you will also work from the Kitimat site to interface with Power Operations leaders and stakeholders.
This
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.
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 being 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 who we are.
Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.
Take a look at Shona’s career journey
-
2022 – Present
General Manager Weipa Operations
Weipa, Far North Queensland, Australia
-
2020
General Manager Bell Bay Aluminium
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
-
2017
Metal products Department
Boyne Smelters
Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
-
2014
Reduction line Manager – Boyne Smelters
Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
-
2012
Services department Manager Boyne Smelters
Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
-
2011
Manager Health, Safety, Environment and business improvement Boyne Smelters
Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
-
2010
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – Boyne Smelters
Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
-
2009
Operations Superintendent
Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
-
2005
Operations Superintendent
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
-
2004
Graduate Engineer
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Inclusion & diversity
Previous
A commitment to inclusion and diversity
We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.
Meaningful work
We’re industry innovators – driving responsible progress and exploring the boundaries of everything we do. And we work hard to leave a lasting, positive legacy for everywhere we work. Nothing could be more rewarding.
Opportunities for growth
With a business as expansive and diverse as ours, the opportunities for professional advancement are limitless. We’ll work with you to create a career plan, develop your skills, and further your education.
Excellent compensation and benefits
We offer great pay as well as a benefits package that recognises your contributions and provides you with everything you need to enjoy a truly rewarding life.
Safety
Though we’re continually focused on discovering, developing, and delivering the materials that make human progress possible, the safety and wellbeing of our employees have been and always will be our bottom line.
Inspiring people and an empowering culture
Whatever our individual roles, we’re each here to contribute to extremely important work. And we do it together. We inspire, encourage, empower and truly care for each other.
A commitment to inclusion and diversity
We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.
Meaningful work
We’re industry innovators – driving responsible progress and exploring the boundaries of everything we do. And we work hard to leave a lasting, positive legacy for everywhere we work. Nothing could be more rewarding.
Opportunities for growth
With a business as expansive and diverse as ours, the opportunities for professional advancement are limitless. We’ll work with you to create a career plan, develop your skills, and further your education.
Excellent compensation and benefits
We offer great pay as well as a benefits package that recognises your contributions and provides you with everything you need to enjoy a truly rewarding life.
Safety
Though we’re continually focused on discovering, developing, and delivering the materials that make human progress possible, the safety and wellbeing of our employees have been and always will be our bottom line.
Inspiring people and an empowering culture
Whatever our individual roles, we’re each here to contribute to extremely important work. And we do it together. We inspire, encourage, empower and truly care for each other.
A commitment to inclusion and diversity
We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.
Our application process
01
Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
02
Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
03
Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
04
Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
05
Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.
About Rio Tinto
We're finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Iron ore for steel. Low carbon aluminium for electric cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Borates that help crops grow and titanium for paint.
Kemano Superintendent – Maintenance & Operations
Top Benefits
About the role
Kemano Superintendent – Maintenance & Operations
- Grow your career in the most unique location–the 1000 MW Kemano Hydroelectric Power Station, which provides power to the BC Works Aluminum Smelter and the province of British Columbia
- Kitimat is the perfect place to live, combining the tranquility of a small community with an unrivaled love for the great outdoors.
- 9 months fixed-term contract (until march 2026)
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for an Operations & Maintenance Superintendent to join the BC Works Power Operations team, where they will play a key role in achieving best practice performance in our hydroelectric generating station, located in Kemano, BC.
The incumbent will be based at the Kemano camp, where you will stay for the duration of your Tuesday to Friday work schedule. Kemano is located approximately 80km away from Kitimat, and employees are transferred in and out by boat from Kitimat at the start and end of the rotation. Transportation to the Kemano camp is provided from Kitimat only. On occasion, you will also work from the Kitimat site to interface with Power Operations leaders and stakeholders.
This
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.
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 being 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 who we are.
Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.
Take a look at Shona’s career journey
-
2022 – Present
General Manager Weipa Operations
Weipa, Far North Queensland, Australia
-
2020
General Manager Bell Bay Aluminium
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
-
2017
Metal products Department
Boyne Smelters
Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
-
2014
Reduction line Manager – Boyne Smelters
Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
-
2012
Services department Manager Boyne Smelters
Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
-
2011
Manager Health, Safety, Environment and business improvement Boyne Smelters
Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
-
2010
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – Boyne Smelters
Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
-
2009
Operations Superintendent
Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
-
2005
Operations Superintendent
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
-
2004
Graduate Engineer
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Inclusion & diversity
Previous
A commitment to inclusion and diversity
We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.
Meaningful work
We’re industry innovators – driving responsible progress and exploring the boundaries of everything we do. And we work hard to leave a lasting, positive legacy for everywhere we work. Nothing could be more rewarding.
Opportunities for growth
With a business as expansive and diverse as ours, the opportunities for professional advancement are limitless. We’ll work with you to create a career plan, develop your skills, and further your education.
Excellent compensation and benefits
We offer great pay as well as a benefits package that recognises your contributions and provides you with everything you need to enjoy a truly rewarding life.
Safety
Though we’re continually focused on discovering, developing, and delivering the materials that make human progress possible, the safety and wellbeing of our employees have been and always will be our bottom line.
Inspiring people and an empowering culture
Whatever our individual roles, we’re each here to contribute to extremely important work. And we do it together. We inspire, encourage, empower and truly care for each other.
A commitment to inclusion and diversity
We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.
Meaningful work
We’re industry innovators – driving responsible progress and exploring the boundaries of everything we do. And we work hard to leave a lasting, positive legacy for everywhere we work. Nothing could be more rewarding.
Opportunities for growth
With a business as expansive and diverse as ours, the opportunities for professional advancement are limitless. We’ll work with you to create a career plan, develop your skills, and further your education.
Excellent compensation and benefits
We offer great pay as well as a benefits package that recognises your contributions and provides you with everything you need to enjoy a truly rewarding life.
Safety
Though we’re continually focused on discovering, developing, and delivering the materials that make human progress possible, the safety and wellbeing of our employees have been and always will be our bottom line.
Inspiring people and an empowering culture
Whatever our individual roles, we’re each here to contribute to extremely important work. And we do it together. We inspire, encourage, empower and truly care for each other.
A commitment to inclusion and diversity
We’re committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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 and value our differences for the strength and diversity they bring to our organisation.
Our application process
01
Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
02
Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
03
Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
04
Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
05
Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.
About Rio Tinto
We're finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Iron ore for steel. Low carbon aluminium for electric cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Borates that help crops grow and titanium for paint.