Mechanical Maintainer - Utilities

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

• Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better.

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

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.

We are looking for a Mechanical Maintainer (Utilities) to join our Utilities team at Cape Lambert Operations. The Utilities team manages the distribution of potable water and hydrocarbons across Cape Lambert Port & Rail Operations. This role is offered as residential based in Wickham or FIFO from Perth considered for the right applicant.

Whether you’re new to your profession or experienced in your field, and whatever industry you have exposure to, we have opportunities that will provide interesting work and growth opportunities for everyone.

You’ll be part of a friendly team, supported by your leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You’ll work roster 8 days on 6 days off, which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life.

Reporting to the Utilities Supervisor, you will:

• Execute scheduled work plans and unplanned or/and breakdown work
• Ensure compliance to all Statutory Water and Waste Water regulations
• Promote effective maintenance awareness and safe work practices
• Operate Mini Excavators, fork lift and light truck
• Recommend improvements to existing processes and methods
• Work with Contractor Management and Technical Advisor personnel
• Complete Job Hazard Assessments, Take 5 and Critical Risk Management safety procedures

 What you’ll bring  

• Manual C Class Driver's Licence HR licence highly desirable
• Experience in Potable Water distribution systems
• Experience with Diesel fuel storage and distribution systems
• Proficient in use of the Microsoft Office and SAP maintenance systems
• Experience in investigation, recording, reporting and acting on outcomes from water testing reports, incidents, hazards and faults
• Good interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills to achieve a positive outcome

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.

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

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.