Electrician - Breakdown Support

Electrician – Breakdown support• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits• “Lifestyle Roster 12”- Mixture of days and nights with a generous shift allowance

About the roleAll progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

Reporting to the Crew Leader, the Equipment Technician - Electrical will play an important role in providing breakdown support to the Defect Elimination team within our Carbon Department.

The maintenance team’s role is to support the day to day operations in a manner that focuses on safety, environment, quality and continual improvement. You will be working a day and night shift rotating roster known as “Lifestyle Roster 12” which attracts a generous shift allowance on top of your base salary.

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

• A trade qualification – Queensland Electrical Trades Licence• Relevant experience in an Aluminium Smelter and / or heavy industrial environment• Experience with PLC and complex control equipment• A demonstrated commitment to safety• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team and to autonomously manage your workload• Excellent communication skills• A commitment to continuous improvement by identifying process and cost saving initiatives• A willingness to learn and enthusiasm to develop new skills as required• A licence in elevated work platforms and forklift is highly regarded (job involves working at heights)• Good computer skills including the use of SAP would be desirable.• High level of electrical diagnostic/trouble shooting skill

What we offerBe recognised for your contribution, you’re thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.• 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• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave).