Carpenter Maintainer - Yandicoogina

• Opportunity to work among a high performing and experienced work crew
• Develop your skills in this friendly and safe team
• FIFO from Perth or Busselton

About the Role

We are looking for an Maintainer Carpenter to join the Yandicoogina Infrastructure Team. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a positive ‘can do’ attitude who is looking for a rewarding role in fantastic location in the Pilbara.

Working an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster and reporting to the Infrastructure Supervisor, the role will entail:

• Following Work Management procedures and using of SAP to complete work orders, raise notifications, attach SoW and time confirmations
• Carrying out scheduled Site Infrastructure maintenance on areas including Minesite buildings and Workshops
• Carrying out breakdown repairs
• Support the safety culture and ensure that the RTIO core values are always adhered
• Responsible for identifying critical infrastructure spares, maintaining accurate inventory and housekeeping of said parts/spares
• Identifying Improvements with maintenance tactics and site infrastructure
• Providing operational feedback to supervisors and being responsible for following Rio Tinto Iron Ore safe work practices 
• Maintaining a working knowledge of all task instructions and procedures to ensure they are always adhered to
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping in and out of the workshops and other areas to ensure a safe work environment and effectively managing risks
• Working proactively and efficiently in a team environment
• Will be required to conduct tasks outside your work role (general maintenance works)

About you

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

• A Manual C-Class Australian Drivers Licence
• Cert 3 in Carpentry
• High Risk Work License – Forklift (desirable)
• Basic understanding of SAP maintenance systems or similar highly regarded
• Previous experience in the mining industry, preferably within Maintenance and Infrastructure
• Ability to work cooperatively in small team, demonstrating flexibility to business requirements

Where you will be working

The Yandicoogina mine, often shortened to Yandi, is an iron ore mine located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, 95 kilometres north-west of Newman. In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

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)

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

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. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

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.

Applications for this role will close on 04/06/2023, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier. 

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