Fixed Plant Planner

Fixed Plant Planner – Northern Operations

• Be part of a close-knit team with a strong commitment to safety
• Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle in an ideal residential environment - Weipa
• We offer incredible paid parental leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company. Our focus is on finding, mining and processing the Earth's mineral resources in order to maximise value for our shareholders. Everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind, so our employees are rewarded with opportunity, an open and diverse culture and a responsible working environment in which they can go further.

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 organisation and fulfilling career.

We are looking for a Maintenance Planner to build planned maintenance activities and provide Work Management Planning processes to Fixed Plant Northern Operations

This role is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual. We have a standard Monday - Friday working week, however we are able to offer flexible working arrangements.Reporting to the Senior Planner, Asset Management, you will;

• Plan & Schedule preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance activities in line with production requirements for mechanical maintenance.
• Maintain accurate SAP system data
• Ensuring targets are consistently delivered in a sustainable way with maximum customer satisfaction
• Delivering operational excellence through continual improvement work: maintenance efficiencies; quality; process and procedures; business improvement.

What you will bring

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated commitment to “The way we work”
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer literacy
• SAP MM Experience

• Understanding of maintenance management principles and work management systems

It will also be beneficial if you have: 

• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
• Prior experience and detailed knowledge of SAP system and MS Office Suite
• Technical and or Mechanical /Electrical background in Fixed Plant activities

What we offer

• Domestic relocation assistance on offer
• Weipa accommodation benefit
• Remote area allowance
• Remote area holiday travel assistance
• Paid parental leave up to 9 months (no distinction between primary & 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.

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.

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Aluminium – Weipa Operations

Our Weipa Operations includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, ship loaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals. Located on the Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, each year the operation produces more than 35 million tonnes of bauxite.

Our operations are supported by a 1,900-strong workforce—including 26 per cent who are women and 25 per cent Indigenous employees. Activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, ports, cultural heritage management, and processing facility management.

The development of our new mine, Amrun, which was completed in 2018, will extend the life of our Weipa bauxite operations by decades to come and significantly build on our 55-year history on the Western Cape.

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.

For US

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.

Closing date 08th September 22

“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.”