Electrical Maintainer - Pannawonica (Residential)

• Opportunity to work among a high performing and experienced work crew
• Work for a global mining organisation with an exceptional safety culture
• Fantastic residential lifestyle in a beautiful Pannawonica (Mesa J)

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Maintainers to perform electrical breakdown, inspections and planned maintenance on a variety of fixed plant equipment, focusing on safe and reliable asset operation. These residential roles are great opportunity for highly motivated individuals with excellent electrical fixed plant expertise to make a difference to the Mesa J Maintenance Electrical Team.

Working a shift rotational residential 7:7 roster (FIFO initially – subject to housing availability) and reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, you will be required to:

• Maintain electrical infrastructure as per the weekly schedule
• Actively support the maintenance strategy and provide technical advice towards improvements aligned with this direction
• Identify and recommend fixed plant improvements to reduce cost and down time
• Maintain statutory electrical inspections and records as required by MSIR
• Complete fault finding and repairs of electrical systems and equipment
• Complete isolations and inspections to identify faults and raise quality notifications in SAP
• Complete quality handovers with oncoming crews and other maintenance teams including contractors as well as assisting different teams as required
• Ensure all electrical work activity is carried out in accordance with site safety standards and procedures

About youTo be considered for this role, you will have: 

• An Electrical trade certification and WA A-grade Electrical License
• A Manual C-class Australian Drivers Licence
• A current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) (desirable)
• A HV Operator ticket (desired)
• Competency with the use of SAP, Raising Quality Notifications and PLC systems
• A passion for safe execution of work
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
• The desire to relocate and reside in Wickham once housing is available

Where you will be working

From the popular annual rodeo event to other regular social and cultural activities, 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. This is a rare opportunity, perfect for applicants with a young family whose children will become part of the Pannawonica Primary School community, which is a proud STEM school and recently won the Meritorious Leadership Award in the Governor’s School STEM Awards and the BHP Future Ready STEM Challenge in 2019, Pannawonica Primary has also been in the top 3 performing schools in the Pilbara for NAPLAN for the last 3 years.

What’s on offer?

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• Full domestic relocation assistance provided
• Company housing provided in all residential towns
• Subsidised living expenses including rent and utilities
• Two flights to Perth per annum for you and your dependents
• 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 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, and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

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. 

So if you are looking for a new challenge, great location and an exceptional team of technical experts, apply now. If you would like to know more about careers at Rio Tinto, you can like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or join us on LinkedIn