Fixed Plant Operators – Parker Point (Residential)

Fixed Plant Operator – Parker Point (Residential)

• Be part of a culturally diverse team
• Residential role with great company benefits including fully funded relocation and subsidised housing (FIFO until housing is available)
• Working a shift rotational 5:4, 5:5, 4:5 roster

About the role

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

We have a fantastic opportunity for Fixed Plant Operators to join our team at Parker Point. In this role you are required to operate the processing plants in a safe and efficient manner, performing daily inspections of equipment, maintaining plant condition, and performing isolations for maintenance activities. This is a great opportunity for enthusiastic individuals who are looking for a new challenge.

Some duties include.

• Operating, carrying out routine inspections and maintaining the condition of the fixed plants
• Demonstrating commitment to safety in a team environment
• Demonstrating the ability to carry out basic fault find and diagnosis
• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to daily targets
• Conducting routine activities to ensure safe and reliable operation of our area assets
• Involved in any manual handling associated with basic maintenance and inspection of the plant
• Working in a field role, monitoring of equipment, cleaning, hosing, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities
• Working autonomously to monitor the process in a safe and effective manner
• Safe mooring operations vessels, and ship loading operations.

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

• An Australian C Class manual Driver's licence.
• Stacker / reclaimer operations experience
• Ship loading and mooring experience
• Mobile plant experience - bobcat and water cart (desirable)
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.

Where you will be working

Our port facilities consist of three shipping terminals located on the Pilbara coast at Dampier and Cape Lambert, which form an essential part of our logistics process. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, iron ore stockpiling, product blending and ship loading. This position is located at Parker Point in Dampier. Adjoining the port of Dampier is Karratha which is located just off the North West Coastal Highway, 1535 kilometres north of Perth and 240 kilometres south of Port Hedland. Karratha is a city in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. With a bustling city centre, Karratha’s recent reinvention will surprise you with its hip restaurants and modern facilities, but best of all Karratha's location means it is surrounded by iconic natural attractions. 

What’s on offer?

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• Full domestic relocation assistance provided
• Subsidised 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)
• Generous leave provisions 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 

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.