Asset Management Manager

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At Rio Tinto, we welcome and encourage applications from women, older workers, persons with disabilities and representatives from diverse backgrounds.

Everyone is different, and we believe that these differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences, and perspectives within our team enhances the way we work and our ability to succeed together.

About the role

The Asset Management Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing the organization’s asset management and engineering strategy to ensure the reliability, availability, and cost‑effectiveness of all physical assets. This role oversees lifecycle planning, maintenance strategies, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement processes to maximize value and minimize operational risk.

 Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the long-term Asset Management Strategy aligned with business objectives.

• Lead asset lifecycle planning (acquisition, operation, maintenance, replacement, disposal).

• Ensure clear development plans in place and implemented to transition to a fully Guinean workforce in the future

• Establish and maintain the Asset Management Plan and policies.

• Work closely with Maintenance, Technical Services, and Operations to optimize maintenance strategies (PM, PdM, RCM, RCA).

• Ensure reliability engineering principles are applied to improve equipment uptime.

• Implement KPIs to monitor asset performance (MTBF, MTTR, OEE, lifecycle cost, etc.).

• Oversee the use and optimization of the CMMS/ERP systems for asset tracking and maintenance planning.

• Ensure high-quality data collection, asset master data, and reporting accuracy.

• Drive the digitalization of asset management through data analytics and predictive technologies.

• Develop and manage asset-related budgets (CAPEX & OPEX).

• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for asset investments and replacements.

• Monitor lifecycle costs and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising performance.

• Conduct asset audits, risk assessments, and failure analysis reviews.

• Lead and coach a multidisciplinary asset management team.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to ensure asset performance goals are met.

• Prepare and present performance reports to senior leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Asset Management, Maintenance Management, or related field.

• Certification in Asset Management (e.g., IAM, CAMA) is a strong plus.

• 7+ years of experience in maintenance, engineering, or asset management.

• Proven experience managing complex industrial assets (mining, manufacturing, energy, heavy equipment, etc.).

• Demonstrated success in implementing asset management systems and continuous improvement programs.

• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management and reliability engineering concepts.

• Advanced knowledge of CMMS

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.

• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence at all organizational levels.

• High commitment to safety and operational excellence.

What we offer

Get recognition for your contributions, your ability to think, your hard work, and the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped the world move forward.

• Work environment where safety is always the top priority
• Competitive base salary based on your skills and experience
• Annual cash incentives for eligible employees
• Career development opportunities and training assistance to achieve your aspirations • Access to family-friendly health programs, top-notch retirement and savings plans
• Wellness benefits
• Rio Tinto's generous employee stock ownership plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• One-on-one wellness support (personal and professional matters) for you and your family
• Comprehensive leave policy covering all important life moments (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, etc.)  
   

About the Simandou Project
The Simandou Iron Ore Project is located in the Republic of Guinea, West Africa. It is Africa’s largest infrastructure and mining project and represents one of the largest known reserves of high-grade iron ore in the world.

Rio Tinto holds rights to Simandou Blocks 3 and 4 through SimFer, a joint venture between the Government of the Republic of Guinea, Rio Tinto and Chalco Iron Ore Holdings (CIOH). Construction of the mine, together with the associated rail and port infrastructure, is well underway with first production from the SimFer mine expected in 2025.

About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a global leader in the mining and materials companies. We are established in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and the prosperity of people, communities, and nations. We have been in business for 150 years, drawing on knowledge accumulated over generations and on different continents. Our mission – to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs – guides us in our quest for innovation and continuous improvement, with the goal of making products that are low in emissions and meet the right environmental, social and governance standards. But because we can't do it alone, we focus on creating partnerships that allow us to solve problems, create mutually beneficial situations and seize opportunities.