Superintendent Electrical and Control Systems

About the role

Rio Tinto is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Superintendent for its Simandou Iron Ore Project in Guinea. The role leads all electrical, instrumentation and PLC maintenance activities within the Fixed Plant (MPP), ensuring the reliability, availability and safe operation of the equipment supporting the 40 MT target and the gradual ramp-up to 65 MT per year. The position provides technical guidance, manages maintenance teams and drives continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end plant electrical performance from crushing to train load-out, with a focus on safe, efficient, reliable production and cost efficiency.
• Develop operational readiness plans, SOPs and training programs aligned with SimFer standards, and foster a safety-first, accountable culture.
• Lead and mentor supervisors and contractors, run competency development programs, evaluate performance and plan succession.
• Oversee maintenance schedules, repairs and installations for crushers, conveyors, substations and balance machines, and manage shutdowns and major overhauls.
• Troubleshoot E&I faults, identify root causes and work with engineering to optimise equipment life cycles.
• Enforce electrical safety procedures, permit-to-work systems (including LOTO, excavation and confined space), and lead incident investigations.
• Plan electrical maintenance costs (OPEX and CAPEX), oversee procurement of spares and manage contractor performance by cost per ton.
• Pursue reliability above 95% and OEE above 85%, using condition monitoring, RCM or asset health programs, and track KPIs such as MTBF and MTTR.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Licensed electrician (journeyman or master) or equivalent trade qualification.
• 10-15 years of mechanical maintenance experience in mining, mineral processing or heavy industry.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary maintenance teams toward zero harm.
• Experience with major shutdowns and plant commissioning.
• Strong safety culture preferred; English speaking, with intermediate French desirable.

Required skills

• High-voltage switchgear, PLC systems, SCADA, MCCs and complex electrical troubleshooting.
• CMMS platforms such as SAP, Pronto or Maximo.
• Experience in greenfield mining projects, preferably in Africa.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and annual cash incentives for eligible employees.
• Career development, training and family-friendly health programs.
• Retirement and savings plans, wellness support, and a comprehensive leave policy.
• Employee stock ownership plan and Employee Assistance Program.