Crane Operator

Crane Operators - Cape Lambert (Residential)

• Be a part of our culturally diverse team on site
• Opportunity to work among a high performing and experienced work crew
• Residential role in sunny Wickham working a residential shift rotational roster (4D5X5N4X)

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for Crane Operators to actively promote safety awareness and safe work practices, at the Cape Lambert Port Operations. These residential roles are a great opportunity for a highly motivated individuals with excellent organisational skills expertise to make a difference to the team. 

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

• Operating various slewing cranes and non-slewing cranes such as Liebherr LTM1130, LTM1300, Grove GMK30055, LTM1450, TMS900E, and Terex25 in single shifts
• Towing belt winders and other large loads (dozers) around site on floats and drop decks
• Operating and carryout routine inspections of cranes and rigging equipment
• 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 in a team environment and contributing to daily targets
• Working with the maintenance teams across the site as required

What you will bringTo be considered for this role, you will have: 

• An Australian "HR" Class Driver’s License as a minimum
• High risk license with the following classes - CO, CN, RI, LF
• Previous experience on Liebherr and Grove AT Cranes
• Basic SAP experience
• A passion for the safe execution of work
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
• A desire to move to Wickham town

What’s on offer?

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• Full domestic relocation assistance provided
• Company housing provided
• Subsidised living expenses including rent and utilities
• Two flights to Perth per annum for you and your dependents
• Assistance with boarding costs for students in primary, secondary or post-secondary education
• 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 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 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

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.

Every Voice Matters

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.

Applications for this role will close on 30/04/2023, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier than stated. 

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. 

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia.