Field Assistant

Field Assistant

• The perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community
• Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
• Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better

About the role 

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Field Assistant to increase the level of ore-body knowledge to support business decisions and planning, and increase the resource portfolio to maintain resource to reserve conversion ahead of reserve depletion.

This is a great opportunity for a field sampling professional to provide logistic support for Resource Development (RD) drilling projects and supervision, training and mentoring of contract Field Assistants in all aspects of safety and field related tasks on RD field projects. This role is responsible for reinforcing quality work practices and maintaining strict quality control relating to sampling and data collection. 

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. 

We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

The Field Assistant is a key operational role within the RD department reporting to the Supervisor – Operations. RD is accountable for ensuring that RTIO mitigates the Orebody Knowledge (OK) risks associated with the known resources within the operating environment, and ensuring that resource opportunities in areas of limited OK are explored with the object of extending the life of the RTIO Operations and optimising current infrastructure. Whilst working to provide logistical support for RD programs, you will also be:

•  Providing safe and efficient management of sample processing / collection / dispatch process
• Accurate and timely data entry incorporating a peer review to eliminate errors
• Efficient management of collar cutting. Example: Completing during sample collection (where applicable), backlog kept to minimum
• Zero RTIO vehicles/equipment no-shows without acceptable reason. Ensure assets are transported to correct drop point for servicing as scheduled
• Proactive inspection and reporting of project vehicles/equipment to minimise downtime 
• Completion of compliance responsibilities and management of relevant data upload. Example: Quarterly lifting inspections, quarterly electrical inspections, monthly premise inspections 
• Ensure project assets are registered and accounted for. Example: Generators, telehandlers, radios, tanks, hand-tools
• Monitor consumables and complete ordering required, ensuring stocktake is completed and order backlog is reviewed to alleviate over ordering of stock. Provide adequate reports to Leader

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 1 year experience as a field assistant
• Mechanical knowledge
• Mining industry knowledge
• Minimum 1-3 years in remote site exploration work

• Current Western Australian ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
• Senior First Aid certification
• Safety based experience - Risk analysis, Job Hazard Analysis
• Heavy Vehicle Licence (National Class HR)
• 4WD Training
• Dogging Ticket

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 and salary packaging options;
• Career development and 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.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.

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

 In the Perth CBD, Central Park and the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

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.

Applications close on Monday 24th July 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).