Maintenance Supervisor - Heavy Mining Equipment (Andoom)

Maintenance Supervisor – Heavy Mining Equipment (Andoom)

• Exciting and interesting opportunity working on mining machinery
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Work at a state of the art, modern facility with a 50 year life of mine plan- Live and work in Weipa!

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well.With signature leadership training programmes, growing and developing is more than an opportunity – it is something we actively plan and make happen. Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

We are looking for a Heavy Mobile Equipment Supervisor to ensure safety, people and production targets are met. Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well.

This role is a great opportunity for somebody wanting to build on their leadership skills, who has a strong focus on people, safety and work management. With a team of trades people and Co-coordinators, coaching and developing your team is key to your success in this role.

Reporting to the Heavy Equipment Superintendent and working a 4,5,5 day/night lifestyle roster at Weipa Andoom Operations, you will be:

• Leading, coaching and supporting a maintenance team with their day-to-day operations.
• Providing visible leadership and driving the safety culture.
• Ensure all mining activities undertaken are compliant with all relevant statutory regulations and business standards and policies.
• Participating in the measuring, analyzing and recommendation of process improvements.
• Delivering maintenance activities within the Northern Operations and its heavy equipment fleet; including 776D and 777F/G haul trucks, 785C/D rear tippers, 993K loaders, D11T dozers and ancillary equipment;
• Leading by example, communicating effectively and ensuring values of the business are adhered to.
• Providing opportunities to enable the development and progression of your co-coordinators 

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A passion for people and values-based leadership driving the Rio Tinto values and respectful behaviours
• A proactive approach with a strong commitment in driving a safe working culture
• Experience leading teams in a similar environment
• Heavy Equipment Fitter Trade, Auto Electrical Trade or previous experience working in a HME Workshop
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and lead a diverse workforce
• Established prioritization and time management skills
• A 'C' class driver’s license. High Risk Work License would also be advantageous
• Computer literacy, including exposure to Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of SAP or similar system for tasks associated with maintaining machinery would be advantageous

 What we offer

This position is a residential role in Weipa. The successful applicant will be supported with relocation if coming from outside of Weipa and will go onto a housing waitlist for company housing. The shift pattern is 5 days, 4 off, 5 nights, 5 off, 4 days, 5 off continued.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program. For this role you will also receive a shift allowance
• Weipa accommodation benefit
• Remote area allowance
• Remote area holiday travel assistance
• 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

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. Construction of the Amrun mining operation, located 40 kilometres southwest of Weipa, was completed in late 2018 expanding our bauxite operations to continue production from one of the world’s premier bauxite deposits.

Every Voice Matters

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. 

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.