Electrical Lead

Electrical Lead

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion.
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development.
• Unique Role at Yarwun Alumina Refinery

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Lead within our Shutdown Management team at our Yarwun refinery. This is a great opportunity for a candidate who is looking for growth and development and is passionate about safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in the way we operate.

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well.With signature leadership training programmes, growing and developing is more than an opportunity – it is something we actively plan and make happen. Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

As the Shutdown Electrical Lead,you will apply your technical expertise whilst servicing the Digestion and Utilities areas in the planning and execution phases of the Yarwun Shutdown campaigns. Reporting to the Utilities Shutdown Superintendent you will join an experienced team and be responsible for:

• Provide technical support for the Shutdown execution Electrical teams
• Optimize maintenance system master data
• Review and optimize shutdown electrical work orders
• Complete Scoping for shutdown activities
• Collaborate with Area Maintenance teams
• Complete scope reviews for shutdown activities
• Prepare shutdown work packs to a high level of detail ready for execution
• Improve work quality through documentation review
• Demonstrable Technical leadership

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• An Australian 'A' grade Electrical license.
• Certificate III in Electro Technology (Electrical Fitter Mechanic)
• Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control, and demonstrable experience
• EEHA Certification and demonstrated experience
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Proven experience working in heavy industry ideally within the Alumina, Gas or Power Generation industry.
• Demonstrated effective communication and team collaboration to negotiate positive outcomes.
• Skilled in detailed fault finding on complex electrical and instrumentation systems
• Ability to make sound judgments to ensure plant integrity is maintained at all times
• Participate in development of project schedules
• Ability to interpret and effectively manage project schedules
• A commitment to continuous improvement by identifying process and cost saving initiatives

Highly Regarded:

• Completed or working towards completing an Associate Degree or equivalent in the E & I Discipline.

What we 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 & salary packaging options
• Career development & 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)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

About Rio Tinto

Rio 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 and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

With production beginning in 2004 at our Yarwun alumina refinery, located approximately 10 kilometres north-west of Gladstone in Central Queensland, today the operation produces more than three million tonnes of alumina per year.

Around 700 people support the operation, with an additional 350 contractors on site each year as part of scheduled maintenance shutdown activities. Thanks to its ‘Industry 4.0’ focus, Yarwun is also a leader in trialling new technologies to improve operations on site, including 3D printing, robotics and drones in confined spaces, and is home to Rio Tinto’s innovative Queensland Research and Development Centre (QRDC).

Along with Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland Alumina Limited, our Yarwun Operation supports the local community in a wide range of initiatives through Here for Gladstone.

Every Voice Matters

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.