Mechanical Maintainers - Paraburdoo

• Work within a close knit team with an exceptional safety culture
• Residential and FIFO roles in a fantastic location – Paraburdoo, with Karajini National Park at your doorstep
• Fancy sport? Why not join the local footy team!

About the role

We are looking for experienced Mechanical Maintainers to join the Paraburdoo Fixed Plant Maintenance team to maintain infrastructure through repairing and overhauling fixed plant equipment. These roles are a great opportunity for a highly motivated individuals with excellent fixed plant mechanical expertise.

Working on a residential or FIFO roster of 8:6 / 7:7 (shift rotational) and reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be required to: 

• Complete preventative and corrective maintenance for all equipment in the fixed plant area
• Conduct routine inspections of fixed plant assets and determine repair action when required
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness and comply with all RTIO Company Policies and procedures
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement projects – increasing safety whilst reducing risk & cost
• Utilise SAP to ensure that maintenance tasks are recorded, assigned correctly, and completed to the relevant standard / specification
• Work cooperatively in small team, demonstrating flexibility to business requirements

 About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A Mechanical Engineering trade certificate
• A Manual C-Class Australian Drivers Licence
• Basic understanding of SAP maintenance systems or similar highly regarded

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
• Domestic relocation 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

Located 80km south of Tom Price, Greater Paraburdoo is an open pit operation producing high grade ore as part of the integrated system of mines operated by Rio Tinto across the Pilbara. It is comprised of three mines: Paraburdoo, Channar and Eastern Range. The picturesque town of Paraburdoo offers residents a range of leisure facilities and local amenities including a jet-serviced airport. Facilities available for families include daycare, a primary school, and a TAFE. The nearest high school is in Tom Price. There are also skate parks, swimming pools, tennis courts, and netball, cricket and football fields. Paraburdoo has its own shopping facilities and medical centres. The operation has a predominantly residential workforce and as such has a strong sense of community where you will be a part of something bigger than just a mining business.

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress. Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

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 05/07/2023, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier.

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