Electrical Maintainers - Paraburdoo (residential)

• Work for a global mining organisation with an exceptional safety culture
• Fancy sport? Why not join the local footy team!
• Fantastic Paraburdoo residential lifestyle in a beautiful location (4 days, 3 nights, 6 off)

About the role

We are looking for experienced Electrical Maintainers to join the Fixed Plant Maintenance team to maintain assets through repairing and overhauling. These roles are a great opportunity for highly motivated individuals with excellent fixed plant electrical expertise to make a difference in the Paraburdoo team.

Reporting to the Statutory Electrical Supervisor, the role will require you to:

• Maintain electrical infrastructure for the wet and dry plants as per the weekly schedule
• Identify and recommend 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 by your leader
• Ensure all electrical work activity is carried out in accordance with site safety standards and procedures

About you

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

• An Electrical trade certification and WA A-grade Electrical License
• A Manual C-class Australian driver’s licence (HR desirable)
• High Risk Work License (EWP)
• A basic understanding of SAP maintenance systems
• Ability to work safely and cooperatively in a small team, demonstrating flexibility to business requirements

Where you will be working

Located 80km south of Tom Price, Greater Paraburdoo is an open pit operation producing high grade ore as part of the integrated system of mines operated by Rio Tinto across the Pilbara. It is comprised of three mines: Paraburdoo, Channar and Eastern Range. The picturesque town of Paraburdoo offers residents a range of leisure facilities and local amenities including a jet-serviced airport. The operation has a predominantly residential workforce and as such has a strong sense of community where you will be a part of something bigger than just a mining business.

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
• 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 us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress. Aluminium for cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Borates that help crops grow, titanium for paint – and diamonds that celebrate the best things in life. 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.

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 

Applications for this role will close on the 22/03/2023, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier.

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