Mining Systems Technician | Marandoo | 8/6 Dayshift

Rio Tinto

Posted on:  11th Sep 2026
  • Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion

  • Access to industry-leading technical development programmes

  • Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits 

We’re Finding Better Ways to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values, care, courage and curiosity, guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role 

We are looking for an experienced Mining Systems Technician to join the Asset Health team at Marandoo Operations, maintaining, troubleshooting and improving the critical technology systems that support safe and productive mining operations across the site.

This is a great opportunity for a technically capable and safety-focused professional to support the availability and reliability of Marandoo’s Mining Systems assets. This permanent position operates on an 8 days on, 6 days off fly-in fly-out roster, working dayshift only.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Supervisor Asset Health Mobile Equipment Maintenance and working collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Asset Health, Autonomous Haulage and external vendors, you will be:

  • Performing inspections, preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis on Mining Systems infrastructure and onboard hardware.

  • Maintaining Caterpillar MineStar systems, including Terrain, Command, Site Awareness and associated heavy mobile equipment interfaces.

  • Supporting LTE communications infrastructure, AVI data radios, onboard networking equipment and machine connectivity systems.

  • Troubleshooting software, hardware and network-related issues affecting fleet production and autonomous operations.

  • Conducting breakdown repairs and restoring systems safely and efficiently to minimise operational downtime.

  • Monitoring system health, supporting technology commissioning and upgrades, and managing maintenance work orders, notifications, task confirmations and asset history through SAP.

About you

We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply — if you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application. 

Required for success

  • A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.

  • A trade qualification in Auto Electrical, Radio Communications, Industrial Information Technology, Electronics, Instrumentation or a related discipline.

  • Demonstrated experience maintaining Mining Systems technologies within mining, heavy industry, rail or autonomous operations.

  • Strong working knowledge of Caterpillar MineStar applications, including Terrain, Command and Site Awareness.

  • Experience supporting onboard machine hardware, GNSS systems, LTE and wireless communications, networking principles, machine interfaces and fleet management technologies.

  • Sound fault-finding and diagnostic skills, an unrestricted Western Australian C Class Driver’s Licence, and proficiency using SAP, Microsoft Office and digital maintenance management systems. 

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)

  • Possible domestic relocation assistance

Where you’ll be working 

The Marandoo mine is located at the foot of Mount Bruce, adjacent to Karijini National Park and 50 kilometres east of Tom Price. Marandoo is known for its picturesque hills and mountain ranges. Our operation currently employs a fly-in fly-out workforce.

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.

Respect and InclusionAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQ+ 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.

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