Coordinator - Electrical Services
Rio Tinto
Electrical Services - Coordinator
Work with an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
Challenging and rewarding role Supporting and leading operational and maintenance teams to be the best they can be
Help us build a safe, respectful and inclusive workforce through engaging leadership
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for an Electrical Services Coordinator who will play an important role in coordinating works for an experienced and talented team of Mechanical, Electrical, Linesperson, Refrigeration Technicians. The successful candidate will be supporting their teams in the planning and delivery of maintenance, of Power Generation, Electrical & Distribution equipment across the Weipa Operation.
This role is a great opportunity for a person with a strong capability in people management who can utilise their skills, demonstrated experience and attributes to contribute to the overall success of the Electrical Services department.
Working a Day Shift only Northern Operations Shift Roster Pattern, and reporting to the Senior Electrical Engineer - HV Electrical, Entity & Strategy, you will:
Coordinate works for a diverse team of Mechanical, Electrical, Linesperson and Refrigeration Technicians in achieving safety, environmental, and cost objectives.
Complete supervision and leadership based activities of the teams through hours outside of supervisors hours of operation.
Demonstrate an ability to manage complex issues and prioritisation of resources.
Taking a proactive approach to safety and where necessary participating in accident / incident investigations, hazard studies and safety issues
Recognise and manage site based maintenance priorities around operational risk
Management, coordination and approval for maintenance work execution around parts logistics and customer priorities
Coordination of contractor activities across the electrical services department operating in support of our departments objectives
Coordination and ownership of shutdown and outage management across our network.
What you will bring
Strong emphasis on safety, coupled with proven leadership and coordination capabilities.
Experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
Proficiency in building relationships and fostering engagement, alongside adept problem-solving skills and a knack for innovative solutions.
Exceptional communication abilities across various platforms, with a talent for negotiating positive results among diverse stakeholders.
Essential background in Power Generation or Electrical & Distribution industry in maintenance and operations.
Electrical or Mechanical Trade or Engineering Qualifications mandatory with High Voltage experience preferred
Solid proficiency in numeracy, literacy, and computing.
Familiarity with SAP is advantageous, though not mandatory.
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
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
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
Attractive share ownership plan
Company provided insurance cover
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Where you’ll be working
Our Weipa Operations includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, ship loaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals. Located on the Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, each year the operation produces more than 35 million tons of bauxite.
Our operations are supported by a 1,900-strong workforce—including 26 per cent who are women and 25 per cent Indigenous employees. Activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, ports, cultural heritage management, and processing facility management.
The development of our new mine, Amrun, which was completed in 2018, will extend the life of our Weipa bauxite operations by decades to come and significantly build on our 55-year history on the Western Cape.
About Rio TintoRio 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 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 situations and meet opportunities.
Every Voice MattersAt 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 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.
