Senior Advisor Mass Transport (M/F)

Senior Consultant Transport de Masse H/F Company: Rio Tinto

Education / Qualifications

Contract: Other | Location: Conakry, Guinea | Experience: 10 years and over | Training: Bachelor (BAC)+3) | Deadline 2026-10-31 Job description The Senior Mass Transport Advisor plays an essential role in the safe, compliant and efficient management of the Simandou Project’s transport operations. It provides technical expertise and operational assurance for all passenger transport activities, including road, rail, maritime, subcontracted services and associated logistics operations.

Main duties

Lead the implementation, monitoring and ongoing monitoring of compliance with vehicle and driving safety performance standards, as well as passenger transport procedures applicable to all project activities.

• Provide specialized technical expertise and advice on the safety of road, rail, marine and public transport for workers, as well as operational controls and risk management related to transport.
• Monitor and assess compliance with applicable regulations, internal standards and project-specific operational requirements.
• Continuously develop, implement and improve transport safety management systems, procedures, operational standards and critical control devices.
• Identify, assess and reduce risks related to transportation activities through structured processes of risk management, critical control verification and insurance activities.
• Supervise public transit operations to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient movement of personnel by road, rail and sea.
• Ensure that subcontracting companies continuously comply with transport safety requirements, contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of travel management, fatigue management, driver qualification and operator certification programs.
• Conduct audits, inspections, reviews and assurance activities to verify regulatory compliance, control effectiveness and operational performance.
• Analyze performance indicators, incidents and operational trends to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen risk management results.
• Develop, maintain and periodically test emergency and transportation incident response plans and business continuity arrangements.
• Provide technical support, coaching and operational support to managers, supervisors and service providers on transport safety and risk management issues.
• Promote the standardization of practices, adoption of industry best practices, innovative solutions and continuous improvement approaches in transport operations.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, transport operators, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to support safe and efficient operations.
• Support, train and mentor on-site teams to strengthen transportation safety culture, operational capabilities and leadership effectiveness throughout the project.

Candidate profile

Experience

A recognized transportation specialist with strong technical leadership capabilities and a demonstrated ability to solve complex transportation and logistics issues. Experience in complex, isolated and high-risk environments involving multiple stakeholders, contractors and regulatory requirements. Required skills Transportation Safety Management Systems Management of critical controls Principles of Transportation Risk Management Knowledge of road, rail, marine and public transit operations Management of stakeholders Influence and development of professional relationships in multicultural environments Ability to analyze and solve problems Communication and reporting Animation of meetings Conducting transport audits and compliance assessments Performance Reviews Support for the development of skills of operational teams and subcontractors A work environment where safety is always the top priority Competitive base salary based on skills and experience Annual cash incentives for eligible employees Career development opportunities and training assistance Access to family-friendly health programs First-rate pension and savings plans The generous employee share ownership plan of Rio Tinto Employee Assistance Program Individual well-being support (personal and professional) for the employee and their family Full leave policy covering all important moments in life (holidays/years, paid parental leave, etc.)

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