Advisor Electrical

Advisor Electrical

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Attractive 8/6 roster FIFO from Perth or Residential in Tom Price
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

About the role

We are currently seeking an Electrical Advisor to safeguard compliance with the new Work Health Safety Act 2020 for all Non Process Infrastructure (NPI) electrical assets associated with Greater Tom Price (GTP) 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.

Reporting to the Superintendent Plant Operation Services, and working in a supportive and collaborative team, you will be:

• Managing the transition from MSIR/MSIA to the WHS Act 2020 for GTP
• 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 FTE and contract partners schedules completing NPI statutory inspections.
• Liaising with Sustaining Capital and site project teams for new incoming NPI assets
• Maintaining compliance on statutory work orders
• Provide SME support for electrical infrastructure/equipment installed at GTP
• Assisting to drive improvement initiatives associated with electrical infrastructure/equipment and maintenance throughout GTP.
• Hold Site Statutory Electrical position.
• Ensure NPI compliance to relevant state and Federal regulations (WA mines, WA Office of Energy)
• 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
• Manage and develop team of FTE electrical maintainers

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to safety of yourself and your team
• Hold an electrician’s licence issued under the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 without restrictions or an electrical engineering qualification acceptable for corporate membership of Institute of Engineers Australia, or a WA Electrician’s Licence.
• A comprehensive understanding of SAP planning and master data experience
• Previous experience in leading personnel is advantageous
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience of electrical work in mining, or other heavy industry
• Understanding of Australian Standards and regulations, with emphasis on AS3000
• Strong computer literacy and experience in Microsoft’s suite of applications
• Well established communication skills
• Significant demonstrated knowledge in High Voltage Switching and Systems
• Thorough understanding of Mining Act and Regs, Office of Energy, and Australian Standards

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority;
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto;
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program;
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family;
• Attractive share ownership plan;
• Company provided insurance cover;
• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options;
• Career development and 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);
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more);
• Possible domestic relocation assistance.

Applications close on 9^th June 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

Where you’ll be working

Tom Price is located in the central Pilbara, west of Karijini National Park and is our original Pilbara mine, currently employing residential and fly in fly out employees. It is known as one of the most attractive towns in the Pilbara with a high school, two primary schools a hospital and a high standard of recreational facilities.

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.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

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.