Planner/Scheduler
Rio Tinto
Planner/Scheduler
Perfect role for a highly motivated individual with a drive for continuous improvement
Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
Residential in Wickham or FIFO from Perth on a 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off roster
We particularly welcome Indigenous people of Australia and Women to apply for this role as we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, 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 Planner/Scheduler who will be accountable for planning various maintenance work fronts to support the safe and efficient preparation and execution of utilities maintenance at Cape Lambert Ports and Wickham township . This role is suited to a highly motivated individual who is passionate about being part of the solution, driving positive outcomes and has a desire to develop their knowledge in maintenance planning.
Reporting to the Superintendent Utilities Coastal Maintenance, you will:
Create and manage executable work orders aligned to maintenance strategy, asset condition and business long term plans.
Ensure accurate BOMs (Bill of Materials) and parts availability for electrical maintenance work.
Collaborate with schedulers, maintenance supervisors and contractor management supervisors to optimise planning.
Analyse work orders, problem solve potential challenges and improve planning efficiency.
Review planned spend versus actual spend as well as document changes and improvement actions to budget. Escalate any major variances of actual vs planned spend.
Review internal and external labour, and equipment available capacity
Review material availabilities and status
Develop weekly maintenance schedules
Liaise with execution leaders to confirm upcoming resource availability
Identify critical issues - approvals, major lead time items. Work with stakeholders to resolve
Collects and collates work management data for review and identification of improvement actions
Re-schedule uncompleted task / operation (include following rescheduling of cores process) from current maintenance week (due to no identified planning issues).
Closeout any raised Contractor requirements including invoicing and payments in consolation with the execution team
Facilitate meetings and liaise with key stakeholders to discuss work order priorities, key drivers and critical path for upcoming plant shutdowns.
About You
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
Commitment to Rio Tinto values of Care, Courage and Curiosity and The Way We Work
Demonstrated experience in electrical planning and/or fixed plant electrical assets
Solid experience in SAP as well as MS Office tools
Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills
Process driven with knowledge on the Work Management Process (identify, plan, schedule, perform, record and analyse)
The ability to communicate effectively, work and interact with others in a dynamic environment
C Class license
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
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
Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders
Where you will be working
This role is being offered either as residential in Wickham or FIFO from Perth on a 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off roster.
This role will be based at our Cape Lambert site, on a residential or FIFO arrangement from Perth. Our port facilities consist of four shipping terminals located on the Pilbara coast at Dampier and Cape Lambert which form an essential part of our logistics process. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, iron ore stockpiling, product blending and ship loading.
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.
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.
