James Steer
Director of Asset Integrity & Projects @Rio Tinto
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Asset Integrity & Projects @Rio Tinto
Kitimat, BC, CA
Project Commissioning & Ramp-UpContinuous ImprovementStakeholder Relationship Management Team Development and EmpowermentLead a team of engineers, maintenance leaders, and project professionals, defining asset management strategies and overseeing capital projects. Drive cultural transformation, advocate automation, and identify risks for safe and efficient program execution aligned with business goals.Duties- Define and deliver across short, medium, and long-term asset management strategies and best practice maintenance execution. Collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders in the business- Drive cultural transformation by championing asset management principles aligned with RTIO framework- Oversee the development, implementation, monitoring, and management of asset management,engineering, and reliability programs to optimise plant operation and service delivery- Utilise business evaluation techniques and risk assessment principles to capitalise on opportunities- Spearhead the development and implementation of equipment and shutdown strategies to maximise value and ensure the safe and efficient delivery of capital spending programs (CAPEX / OPEX)- Proactively identify and diagnose root causes of issues through data analysis, stakeholder conversations, and observations, implementing necessary interventions to drive positive outcomes.Key Achievements- Successfully restarted smelter operations following a labour dispute, restoring production continuity-Rebuilt maintenance and asset management teams amid significant turnover, contributing to a 20% increase in plant availability within 12 months- Achieved full stable production for the first time in 6 years at the site- Established maintenance planning and asset management processes on-site, enhancing reliability-Overhauled the capital projects program, meeting capital targets for the first time in 7 years.
EDUCATION
The University of Queensland
Master's Engineering Hons (MEng Hons.), Mechanical Engineering
Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng Hons.), Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT JAMES STEER
An accomplished strategic Leader with extensive experience in engineering, operations, asset management, and maintenance across the mining & metals, manufacturing and logistics industries. Demonstrated expertise in driving strategic initiatives to optimise asset performance, enhance safety culture, and deliver successful project commissioning and ramp-up. Adept at fostering continuous improvement and stakeholder relationship management to drive business value. Passionate about developing talent and teams to achieve organisational goals, driving sustainable growth, and maintaining a competitive edge in dynamic environments.
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