Laboratory Operator

Laboratory Operator – Nammuldi (FIFO)

• Be a part of a high performing team with supportive leadership
• Fantastic opportunity to progress your career further
• Attractive work/life balance roster

About the role

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

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Laboratory Operator to join our Nammuldi Operations team on a permanent basis to collect and prepare samples for physical and chemical analysis to identify tonnage grade, all within accordance of the safety, environmental and statutory requirements. This role is a great opportunity for an individual with an understanding of quality control and quality assurance.

Working on an 8 day on, 6 day off & 7 nights on, 7 days off (Wed-Wed) FIFO roster and reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, you will be:

• Actively working within Rio Tinto’s Safety Policies and Procedures and support team members in the same manner to achieve and maintain zero injury and occupational illness.
• Preparing and analysing process plant and pit samples appropriately
• Performing equipment checks and calibration checks in order to maintain the continuous operation of the sampling devices, transport systems and robotic preparation cells
• Collecting and preparing samples in accordance with procedures, ensuring samples are totally representative
• Monitoring, fault finding and escalating non-conformance's that occur with preparation and analytical equipment or non-compliance's with analytical data
• Communicating with Geology, Grade control, Production and Metallurgical teams to ensure the quality of sample and grade of iron ore is produced at required limits to be transported to the coast

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Experience as a Laboratory Operator in a mining environment
• Experience with the mentioned computers systems as well as Microsoft office an Excel
• Strong analytical and mechanical aptitude to diagnose faults and problems in laboratory equipment and systems
• The ability to make informed decisions and act promptly when dealing with breakdowns and stoppages
• The ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time.
• An Australian manual C-Class Drivers licence

It will also be beneficial if you have: 

• Mechanical problem-solving skills on laboratory equipment
• Experience in quality assurance or quality control
• A Certificate III or higher in Laboratory Operations or a related discipline
• Experience working shift work

What’s on 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)

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

In 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.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different. 

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. Applications for this role will close on the 27/09, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier.

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.