Lubrication Technician

About the role

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

We are currently seeking a Lubrication Technician to join the team in Weipa on a permanent full time basis.

Rio Tinto Weipa is located 900km north-west of Cairns on the Gulf of Carpentaria and has been operating for over 50 years. Over the years, it has developed into a vibrant and diverse cultural hub of the Western Cape. Weipa offers a coastal community rich in geographical beauty and cultural heritage that provides families with opportunities to participate in leisure activities, sports and community events. With a strong sense of community, the region has plenty of natural beauty to offer including the opportunities for boating, fishing, camping and exploring.

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

This role will interface with a variety of site customers and external vendors to ensure an efficient delivery of lubrication services to various equipment across the site. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, tight-knit team who are a committed to providing quality work.

Reporting to the Team Leader, some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Completing lubrication inspections on various equipment such as pumps and gearboxes
• Oil sample collection and analysis
• Completing oil changes on pumps, motors and gearboxes when required
• Completing routine greasing and lubrication activities on various equipment across site
• Identifying and implementing Hydrocarbon improvements opportunities
• Use of computer-based maintenance programs to access, update and enter information

What you’ll bring:

• The successful applicant will be self-motivated and not afraid to “get their hands dirty” (literally).
• You will have demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team and bring a positive attitude to working with others
• You will have strong ability to clearly communicate with team members and stakeholders
• You will have a willingness to learn and enthusiasm to develop new skills as required- there is likely going to be opportunities to undertake training in Lubrication and Oil analysis in this role
• A demonstrated commitment to safety and zero incidents
• A drivers license.

Whilst not mandatory, it would be advantageous if you have:

• A mechanical trade or background
• Working at heights and/or Confined Space tickets
• Forklift licence

What we offer

• Remote area allowance
• Remote area holiday travel assistance
• Paid parental leave up to 9 months! (no distinction between primary or secondary carer)
• Health cover scheme for employees and their immediate family
• Salary sacrifice & packaging options – rental, mortgage, super, vehicle
• Rio Tinto employee share program
• Employee discounts – banking, accommodation, motoring, retail and more.

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins witha 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. 

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.

“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.”