Operations Supervisor

FIFO Operations Supervisor - Inland Rail Operations

• FIFO from Perth – 2:2 roster
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• Join a leading global organisation offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals group that focuses on finding, mining, processing and marketing the earth's mineral resources. We have been in business for more than 140 years and remain focused on the long term. We're committed to sustainable and innovative ways to do business, deliver results and build a great work environment. It's how we grow - it's how you grow.

We are a 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 organisation and fulfilling career.

About the role

We are looking for a Supervisor Operations to lead and engage a team of heavy haul Network Locomotive Drivers and Train Examiners across our Pilbara rail network in order to achieve safety and operational goals.

Our privately owned and operated rail network is an essential part of our integrated production process which services our 15 mines across the Pilbara via 1,700km of track, with depots located at Tom Price, Cape Lambert and Dampier (7 Mile). We operate 95% Autonomous trains; each train comprises up to three locomotives and 240 ore cars stretching to approximately 2.4 kilometres in length with average of 60 trains operating every 24 hrs in the pooled fleet system.

What you’ll bring

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced Supervisor to lead and engage a team of Network Locomotive Drivers and Train Examiners. This role reports to the Superintendent of Inland Rail Operations and will be offered on a FIFO working arrangement on a 7 days on, 7 nights on, 14 off roster commuting to either our Tom Price or Yandicoogina hub.

The main duties of the role are:

• Driving a strong culture prioritising safety and inclusion over production
• Conducting in-field safety interactions and pre-start meetings
• Leading productivity improvement within the team
• Providing leadership to your team and engaging with them on a regular basis
• Developing and coaching the team to achieve business performance objectives
• Engaging and communicating with multiple stakeholders to align and deliver team objectives 

To succeed in this role, you will have: 

• WA "C Class" manual drivers’ licence
• Experience in a similar leadership role in the heavy haul rail industry
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement experience 

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)

Where you’ll be working

This role is offered on a FIFO basis from Perth to Tom Price or Yandicoogina, nestled in the Pilbara region of WA. Your roster will operate at 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off - even time & family friendly. 

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. 

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. 

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe.Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life. 

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.

Please note, to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening requirements include a Category One Work Health Assessment and reside in WA.