Advisor Electrical

Advisor Electrical

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Attractive 5/2; 4/3 roster FIFO
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits

Where we’re all welcome

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different. 

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. 

About the role

We are currently seeking an Electrical Advisor to safeguard compliance with the new Work Health Safety Act 2020 for all electrical assets associated with West Angelas (WAN) Operations, ensuring that all statutory obligations are met with respect to High Voltage and Electrical installations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and safety conscientious individual to support all site electrical activities by ensuring they are completed in a safe manner and in compliance with established safe work procedures and systems.

You’ll be part of a supportive team, supported by your Leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You’ll work on a 5/2/4/3 roster with flexible working arrangements which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life. 

Reporting to the Superintendent Plant Maintenance you will:

• Managing the transition from MSIR/MSIA to the WHS Act 2020 for WAN
• Reviewing, recommending the adjustment of maintenance tactics in SAP
• Liaising and coordinating with different department planners such as fixed plant, mobile equipment maintenance and site services to conduct inspections on their respective assets
• Managing contract plant inspectors and their inspection schedule
• Liaising with Sustaining Capital and site project teams for new incoming assets
• Maintaining compliance on statutory work orders
• Provide SME support for electrical infrastructure/equipment installed at WAN
• Assisting to drive improvement initiatives associated with electrical infrastructure/equipment and maintenance throughout WAN.
• Hold Site Statutory Electrical position.
• Ensure Site compliance to relevant state and Federal regulations (WA mines, WA Office of Energy)
• Support Site as one of the Senior High Voltage Officer
• Input into Site Strategic planning and budgeting of the Site's HV, electrical assets
• Ensure Site's Buried services register is maintained with respect to HV and Electrical services.
• Provide guidance and support to the site Electrical Teams including planned, break in and breakdowns
• Assist with managing Capex expenditure associated with electrical infrastructure/equipment

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Leadership experience and confidence in leading, developing and coaching team members
• 'A' Grade Electrical License or Electrical Engineering degree
• HV Switching Operations qualification
• Experience running small-medium sized electrical installation/modification projects
• Willingness to be endorsed as a site Nominee for the RTIO In-House License
• Willingness to be endorsed as “Appointed Electrical Supervisor” and undertake the assigned duties as per WHS
• Willingness to work out of rostered hours (where required) to full fill Statutory Obligations
• Ability to actively develop networks and engage with employees, management and external contractors to provide electrical support.
• Ability to plan, co-ordinate and execute required strategies to ensure safety, compliance and productivity
• Computer literacy and proficiency in the suite of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word
• A current Australian driver's license

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you. 

We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.

What we offer 

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them
• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue

Where you’ll be working

West Angelas is a pioneer in autonomous technologies – we were the first site to trial autonomous haul trucks and incorporate autonomous drilling into our operations in 2008, and we continue to have one of the largest mining fleets in the Pilbara.

Our high grade, low phosphorous Marra Mamba orebody is an integral part of the Pilbara Blend, contributing both lump and fines products on around four trains each day. At the West Angelas hub there are state-of-the-art power generation and refueling facilities. These facilities supply power and diesel fuel to the East Pilbara mine sites.

The future is bright at West Angelas with ongoing growth projects at Deposits C and D, as well as additional deposits under study providing enormous opportunities for personal development and career growth.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for almost 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Applications close on 6^th of October 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)