Belt Maintainer - Paraburdoo (FIFO)

• FIFO from Perth – 8 days on, 6 off roster
• Join a dynamic fixed plant shutdown team
• Attractive location in a small community town – Paraburdoo

The Opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for a Belt Maintainer to join our Paraburdoo Fixed Plant Shutdown team. This role is a great opportunity for someone with a strong belt maintenance background to work in a safe and collaborative team environment.

The role will require you to:

• Daily conveyor inspections to identify common belt damage and mechanical faults
• Determining the method of repair and or replacement
• Carrying out steel cord and fabric conveyor belt splicing and repairs
• Operating mechanical conveyor belt handling equipment such as winders, winches and belt stands
• Sourcing parts in preparation for shutdowns and playing a key role in the execution of shutdown activities
• Ensuring safe work procedures are followed at all times
• Consistently executing safe conveyor system maintenance during shutdowns and breakdowns

If you have a mechanical aptitude have a valid C-class manual licence, then this opportunity may just be for you! It would also be desirable if you have the below:

• Experience using computer programs such as SAP
• HR license
• High Risk Work License, Minimum Forklift and Basic Rigging

What’s on 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)

Where you will be workingLocated 80km southwest of Tom Price, Paraburdoo is a town nestled in some of the most scenic landscape in Western Australia. Paraburdoo is recognised for its beautiful scenery, wildlife diversity and close proximity to Karijini National Park. Paraburdoo prides itself on being a safe and friendly community; ideal for young families. The picturesque town provides residents with a range of leisure facilities and local amenities including a domestic airport, hospital, community centre, child care centre, primary school, parks and a variety of sporting facilities. The recently built Paraburdoo Sports, Fitness and Community Complex offers state of the art facilities including an Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor basketball court and gym.

About Us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress. Aluminium for cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Borates that help crops grow, titanium for paint – and diamonds that celebrate the best things in life. Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career. 

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change. 

Applications for this role will close on 20/11/2022, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier.

Please note, to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions. You may also be required to complete on-line assessments as part of the selection process. So, if you are looking for a new challenge, great location and an exceptional team of technical experts, apply now. If you would like to know more about careers at Rio Tinto, you can like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or join us on LinkedIn 

All progress begins with pioneers – at Rio Tinto it begins with you.