Manager - Marine Safety and Vetting

Why explore Career visibility and participation in the commercialization of Simandou iron ore Challenging and dynamic position Exposure to a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership in Commercial and Operations Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub for Rio Tinto About the role We are looking for a Manager Marine Safety and Vetting to join our Marine Operations team. Rio Tinto Marine provides safe, efficient, and cost‐effective shipping services to the Rio Tinto Group. The team specialises in safety, vetting, assurance, environment and climate change, operations and chartering, and is the primary centre of marine supply‐chain expertise within the Group. Responsibilities Maintain critical lines of defence for Health, Safety, Environmental, Welfare and Human Rights risks on board the Rio Tinto fleet of owned and chartered vessels. Vet vessels that perform over 2,800 voyages annually, ensuring high‐quality standards across the portfolio. Oversee vessel and shipowner reviews, audits and inspections with internal assurance teams and third‐party surveyors; track and resolve improvement actions. Manage incidents on vessels carrying Rio Tinto products, coordinating incident response plans, investigations, reporting and learning. Lead Rio Tinto's initiatives to improve safety and welfare in bulk shipping by collaborating with industry peers, ship owners, managers and other stakeholders. Implement advanced digital tools to identify risks and prevent incidents using Rio Tinto Marine's comprehensive data sets. Develop and implement Rio Tinto‐specific training programmes to improve Health, Safety, Environmental, Welfare and Human Rights aspects onboard the fleets and within the team. What you will need for the role To succeed in this role, you will have: Relevant degree qualifications. Operations experience in the marine sector. Experience leading diverse teams, strong leadership, influencing and coaching skills. Understanding of marine risk management, classification and overall risk‐management techniques. Ability to drive programmes of change and deliver challenging targets and outcomes. Excellent technical writing and skills using digital and data‐analytics tools. Ability to learn and share learnings within the organisation and with third parties. Maritime industry networks and contacts, with the ability to develop positive engagements and collaborate with vessel owners, technical management companies, vetting and assurance and training providers, NGOs and regulators. It will also be beneficial if you have: Occupational Safety and Health degree. Master Class Certificate of Competency and/or Chief Engineer Certification. Experience sailing on bulk ore carriers or tankers. Risk auditing and incident investigation experience. What we offer A work environment where safety is the number one priority. A full‐time position working directly for Rio Tinto. A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience, with an annual incentive programme. Comprehensive medical benefits, including health insurance for employees and immediate family. Attractive share ownership plan. Company‐provided insurance cover. Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions. Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave). Where you will be working Our Commercial function connects product groups, customers and suppliers from mine to market. We bring together Sales & Marketing, Trading, Global Procurement and Marine & Logistics to buy, sell and move materials worldwide, collaborating across the value chain to optimise outcomes for our customers and the Group. The role is headquartered in our global Commercial hub in Singapore, with a strong presence in Chicago, Frankfurt, Antwerp and across Asia (Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul). Application Deadline 26 November 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date). About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing iron ore, copper, aluminium and critical minerals essential for the global energy transition and sustainable development. With 150 years of experience, we focus on innovation, continuous improvement and low‐emission, environmentally responsible production, while fostering partnership, inclusion and equitable opportunities. Employment Opportunity Statement At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and those from diverse cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and respected, and we treat everyone fairly and with dignity. Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to