Strong focus on developing "high potential" plant managers - Anonymous employee Rio Tinto Employee Review

2.0
Jan 31, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Strong focus on safety has improved workplace safety issues. Safety program is "top down" rather than being driven by the workforce.

Cons

Executive management focuses personnel development efforts on young "high potential" employees, who have little or no managerial experience before assuming roles as general managers of departments (mine, smelter, etc.). These individuals also rotate relatively rapidly between plants, and nearly all have strong desires to advance their personal careers. Majority of workforce receives minimal development attention.

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5.0
Feb 18, 2026
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Pros

Benefits are fantastic, employee share program, inexpensive insurance options with generous HSA contributions ($3000 per year), ample opportunities for career growth for those willing to relocate (internationally sometimes)

Cons

Mining is cyclic, layoffs are always a looming threat, depending on role 50-60 hr work week is common

3.0
May 11, 2026
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Pros

Local environment is very friendly and laid back. Everyone is helpful. The benefit package is nice as well. We do get the option to purchase company shares, 100% company match up to 6% for 401k plus additional deposits.

Cons

Our company was recently purchased by Rio Tinto and their IT groups are very secular and specialized which makes it hard to communicate and get things resolved. I’ve also compared my salary to others with the same job title within manufacturing companies in my state and found my salary is way below the benchmark.

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