Mechanical Maintainer

Mechanical Maintainer – Tom Price

• The perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community 

• Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority 

• Work is just part of your life, our benefits are designed to make life better 

• 8 days on, 6 days off roster, either FIFO from Perth or residential in Tom Price.

We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

Where we’re all welcome

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 who we are.    

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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength.  The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.   

About the role

We are looking for a Maintainer Mechanical to join our team at Tom Price to maintain Utilities equipment by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks.

​You’ll be part of a high performing team, supported by your leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You’ll work a family and lifestyle friendly 8 days off, 6 days off roster.

Reporting to the Supervisor Maintenance you will be responsible for the below:

• Ensure compliance with maintenance standards to maintain high quality and actively work towards increasing equipment reliability and availability

• Actively contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing safety while reducing risk and cost

• Complete preventative and corrective maintenance for all equipment

• Conduct routine inspections of fixed plant assets and determine repair actions when required

• Isolate equipment for maintenance and operational tasks

• Arrange for suitable equipment and materials to be available and ensure appropriate allocation of resources to achieve planned outcomes

• Report indications of problems with Utilities assets as well as team practices and procedures

• Utilise SAP to ensure that maintenance tasks are recorded, assigned correctly, and completed to the relevant standard/specification

• Collaborate closely with other functions and stakeholders in the performance of duties

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team 

• Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset 

• Utilities operational experience in potable water, wastewater and hydrocarbon systems​

• Basic understanding of SAP maintenance systems or similar​

• A Current ‘C’ Class Driver's License (Manual)​

• HR Driver's License​

• Mechanical or Plumbing trade qualification ​

• Cert III in Water Operations​ – desirable but not essential

• Chlorine training​ - desirable but not essential

• High Risk Work Licenses – CV, LF, WP,  and DG / RI preferred​ - desirable but not essential

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you. 

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 

• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia 

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus 

• 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, cultural leave) 

• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them 

• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.

• Work on Country with a residential role which offers company housing and financial support with living expenses including rent and utilities (power and water).

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment

• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.

Who we are  

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.   

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.  

Where you’ll be working 

This role will be offered on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster, either FIFO from Perth or residential in Tom Price.

Tom Price is located in the central Pilbara, west of Karijini National Park and is our original Pilbara mine, currently employing residential and fly in fly out employees. It is known as one of the most attractive towns in the Pilbara with a high school, two primary schools a hospital and a high standard of recreational facilities.

About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice MattersAt 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.