Electrical Reliability Officer

Electrical Reliability Officer

• Excellent career development opportunity within a global company
• Family friendly residential role with 9-day fortnight
• Access to company benefits including health care, travel discounts and share plan

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Electrical Reliability Officer to join the asset management division at Bell Bay Aluminium

The Electrical Reliability Officer supports the efficient performance of equipment within the area of responsibility to maximise reliability, availability and quality whilst supporting safe and efficient asset management practices and compliance with statutory obligations and site policies. This position will play a key role in developing and implementing strategies that lead to continuous improvement in equipment performance with a strong emphasis on engagement of stakeholders from all disciplines and the promotion of a reliability focused culture.

This position is intended to have a medium to long term equipment reliability focus with occasional requirement to provide technical advice in their area of expertise to help solve major or site critical equipment breakdown issues. The role is the next point of technical escalation for the Frontline Technician (where that role exists).

Reporting to the Lead Engineer and working in a dynamic and exciting environment, you will:

• Develop and refine equipment maintenance strategies in conjunction with engineeriang, maintenance, operations and planning teams through the use of RCM and TPM principles.
• Develop and update maintenance tactics and PRT’s.
• Identify, initiate and deliver projects to improve plant safety and reliability.
• Conduct detailed condition assessments of plant and equipment.
• Analysis of SAP and Delay Accounting (AMPLA) data to identify opportunities for improved equipment availability.
• Participate in early equipment management and review reliability aspects of proposed projects or plant changes.
• Periodic assessment of condition monitoring data to identify potential equipment failures and determination of required action to address the issue.
• Provide technical and problem-solving support in area of expertise.
• Provide technical support for equipment failure analysis, such as RCA, PPS, 5 Why’s etc.
• Participate in failure modes analysis and failure consequence determination on critical equipment.
• Provide technical support and assistance for major projects (maintenance and CAPEX), investigations and reporting, such as CRAs, HAZOPs, AIA, OOMs, etc.
• Provide technical evaluation for MoCs, Risk Assessments and changes to maintenance tactics.
• Provide technical input for work prioritisation in the work management process.

What you’ll bring

• Strong ability to perform diagnostics on Instrumentation and Electrical Equipment.
• Experience in rectifying faults and perform upgrades on Ethernet IP, DeviceNet and ControlNet.
• Experienced in creating and modifying electrical drawings using AutoCad Electrical/Mechanical.
• Strong experience in creation and modification of PLC Code.
• Experience in a maintenance environment with relevant electrical trade, instrumentation and tertiary qualifications preferred.
• Excellent technical and fault-finding skills.
• Experience in SAP or other CMMS.
• Strong understanding of Reduction Automation and Processes.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment and good communication skills.
• Be able to knowledge transfer to electricians and provide updated procedures for electrical activities.
• Ability to support front line performance teams in fault finding and technical requirements.
• Experience in equipment reliability interrogation and improvement.
• Failure analysis training and experience such as RCA, 5 Why, PPS.

What we offer

• Domestic relocation assistance on offer
• Paid parental leave up to 9 months (no distinction between primary or secondary carer)
• Health cover scheme for employees and their immediate family
• Salary sacrifice & packaging options – rental, mortgage, super, vehicle
• Rio Tinto employee share programme
• Employee discounts – banking, accommodation, motoring, retail and more.

Where you will be working

The Bell Bay smelter was initially built back in 1955 to overcome Australia’s dependence on imported aluminium. Our northern Tasmanian site was chosen thanks to its proximity to a deep-water port and for Tasmania’s clean, hydroelectric generating capacity. In our first year of operation, we produced just 1,200 tonnes of aluminium.

Today, after decades of collaboration, innovation and investment, there is a strong sense of history, family and pride at Bell Bay Aluminium. Generations work alongside each other at our site, and we are proud to be part of the community.

Our site is situated at the mouth of the kanamaluka / Tamar River, approximately five kilometres from George Town and 45 kilometres from Launceston. Nearly 500 employees work here, making Bell Bay Aluminium one of northern Tasmania’s largest private employers.

Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we produce around 190,000 tonnes of aluminium annually. Most of our metal is exported around the world to be used in industries ranging from transport, construction, packaging and electrical.

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 almost 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.

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.

Closing date 19^th December 2023

“Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy please submit your application as soon as possible.”