Maintainer Plumber

Plumber / Borefield Maintainer – Gudai-Darri

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Work for a company that values you and your family
• Fantastic opportunity to progress your career further

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

About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Plumber / Borefield Maintainer who is interested in joining our high performing team at Gudai-Darri on an 8/6 roster. We want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. Your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority and we focus on managing every risk so you go home safely at the end of every shift.

In this role you will be required to:

• Carry out Preventative and Corrective maintenance on our bore network
• Have a good understanding of computer systems (Scada/Citect)
• Experience replacing bore pumps and associated headworks
• Be able to fault find on mechanical systems
• Have extensive experience in poly welding
• Be familiar with using mobile plant
• Work as part of a dynamic team and be a motivated team member

 What you’ll bring

• WA plumbing licence
• C Class Drivers Licence
• Excavator, IT Carrier ticket
• CV Crane High Risk Working Licence
• Working at Heights
• Dogging High Risk Working Licence
• WP High Risk Working Licence
• Forklift High Risk Working Licence

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• 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 & salary packaging options
• Career development & 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)

Where you will be working

Our $A3.6 billion Gudai-Darri iron ore mine is our most technologically advanced mine. In addition to leveraging technology already in use across Rio Tinto, such as autonomous trucks, trains and drills, Gudai-Darri also has more than 70 design innovations including a reclaimer with a rotable bucket wheel, a world class laboratory and in-field access to data and systems for all team members. 

The Caterpillar mining fleet at Gudai-Darri includes autonomous trucks, production drills, and in a world first, autonomous water carts.

Located 110km north-west of Newman, Gudai-Darri will produce up to 43 million tonnes of iron ore a year in its first phase, contributing to our flagship product, the Pilbara Blend™. It will also become a production hub for our iron ore business, incorporating world class infrastructure and a 166-kilometre rail line connecting the mine to our existing network.

Gudai-Darri is creating jobs and business opportunities in Western Australia. More than 2,000 people have been employed as part of its construction with approximately 600 permanent operational roles created. 

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.Applications for this role will close on 27.01.2023, 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.