Belts Maintainer

 Belt Maintainer – Tom Price (FIFO)

• Expand on your current skillset within a world class mining organisation.
• Join a high functioning fixed plant maintenance team.
• FIFO with future residential potential (upon housing availability) in an attractive location in this small community town – Tom Price

Diversity and Inclusion

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 looking for a Scraper Maintainer to perform daily inspections and monitoring of over 100+ conveyors across the Tom Price, Western Turner Syncline and Marandoo process plants. This role will also require you to prepare and carry out both shutdown and breakdown scraper maintenance and assist with other conveyor maintenance teams as required, within the Tom Price fixed plant area. This role is a great opportunity for someone with a strong scraper maintenance background to work in a safe and collaborative team environment.

Working 8 days on, 6 off and reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Daily scraper inspections to maintain belt cleaning efficiency and identify / rectify faults.
• Determining the method of repair and or replacement of belt cleaning components
• Carrying out shutdown scoping, Sourcing parts in preparation for shutdowns and playing a key role in the execution of shutdown activities
• Operating mechanical and hand tooling required to maintain belt cleaning equipment.
• Ensuring safe work procedures are followed at all times.
• Consistently executing all tasks to a high standard and adhering to quality assurance requirements
• Assisting the conveyor maintenance teams as required
• Identify and encourage improvements to plant, process, and procedures.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A current and valid C-Class manual Driver’s Licence
• Demonstrated experience working in fixed plant conveyor scraper maintenance, including installations, removals, adjustments and general maintenance.
• High Risk Work Licenses (rigging, forklift and EWP is desirable)
• HR truck licence (desirable)
• Experience using SAP and Microsoft applications such as excel desirable.
• A strong commitment to both personal and team safety.
• A positive attitude towards a safe, diverse and inclusive work environment.

What’s on offer?

• Permanent Rio Tinto contract
• Competitive salary package with annual performance bonus
• Domestic relocation assistance may be provided.
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options that includes residential housing, airport parking, cars and superannuation
• Generous employee share plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• A broad range of employee discounts in banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Learning and development opportunities to support your desired technical or leadership career path
• Ongoing individual well-being support for you and your family for personal and professional matters 

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with  a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. 

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. 

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world plus explore the universe.  Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life. 

Where you’ll be working

We are inviting you to be a part of a tightknit community and enjoy a residential lifestyle at Pannawonica. Located in the scenic Pilbara region and within close distance to the major centre of Karratha, the vibrant town offers a sought-after lifestyle and affordable living in comfortable subsidised housing. This is a great opportunity for you and your family to contribute to a unique community and enjoy a wide range of seasonal outdoor activities; allowing you to find the perfect balance between leisure and work. From the popular annual rodeo event to other regular social and cultural activities, local residents can make the most of modern amenities. The town of Pannawonica is supported by a resident doctor, excellent primary school, supermarket, and a local community gym and youth centre.

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. 

Applications close on 31/10/2023, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier than stated.