Belt Maintainer / Scraper Technician – Dampier

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Enjoy being home every night with your loved ones
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits

About the role

We are looking for a Belt Maintainer / Scraper Technician to actively promote safety awareness and safe work practices at the Dampier Port Operations. This residential role is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual with excellent organisational skills and expertise to make a difference to the team. 

Working in a residential role (5 days, 5 off, 4 nights shift rotational roster) and reporting to the Cranes and Belts Supervisor, you will be:

• Working across 176 conveyor systems in a port operation
• Carrying out routine online inspections
• Executing mechanical maintenance activities across two sites – East Intercourse Island (EII) and Parker Point (PP)
• Ensuring quality control measures are met
• Raising notifications for equipment issues and utilization of SAP daily
• Actively using safety system and tools to ensure the safety of yourself and others
• Working closely with the Cranes and Belts Supervisor you will also be liaising with EII/PP maintenance, Planning Teams and CMS as required
• Providing support regarding HSEQ workplace policies procedures and critical risk monitoring
• Working in a team environment and contributing to daily targets
• Working with the maintenance teams across the site as required
• Required to work a flexible roster including additional shifts and weekends as per operational requirements

About youTo be considered for this role, you will have: 

• A Mechanical Trade (preferred)
• Current "C” manual class driver’s license
• High Risk Work License with the following classes – LF, WP, DG,
• Previous experience with conveyor belt cleaning systems including Flexco, Belle Bane & TSG
• A basic understanding of SAP system
• Welding experience (preferred)
• A current and valid - MSIC card, Working at Heights and Confined Space certs (preferred)
• A passion for the safe quality execution of work with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks

Where you will be working

Our port facilities consist of three shipping terminals located on the Pilbara coast at Dampier and Cape Lambert, which form an essential part of our logistics process. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, iron ore stockpiling, product blending and ship loading. Karratha is located just off the North West Coastal Highway, 1535 kilometres north of Perth and 240 kilometres south of Port Hedland. Karratha is a city in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, adjoining the port of Dampier. With a bustling city centre, Karratha’s recent reinvention will surprise you with its hip restaurants and modern facilities, but best of all Karratha's location means it is surrounded by iconic natural attractions. 

What’s on offer?

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• Full domestic relocation assistance provided
• Company housing provided in all residential towns
• Subsidised living expenses including rent and utilities
• 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 
• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options that includes residential housing, airport parking, cars and superannuation
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

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. 

Please note, in order 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 

Applications for this role will close on 28/05/2023, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier.

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