Quality Measurement Operator – Dampier (residential)

Quality Measurement Operator – Dampier (residential)

• Be a part of our culturally diverse team on site
• Opportunity to work among a high performing and experienced work crew
• Join the relaxed residential lifestyle in the coastal Karratha/Dampier community with relocation and housing benefits provided.

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for a Quality Measurement Operator to join the Dampier Quality Measurement Team and ensure that QA/QC targets are being met and adhered to by collecting and preparing samples for physical and chemical analysis to a high standard to identify tonnage grade, all in accordance with the safety, environmental and statutory requirements. Working in a residential role (5,5,4 shift rotational roster) and reporting to the Quality Measurement Supervisor, your role will be:

• To collect, prepare and analyse iron ore samples to a satisfactory standard and in accordance with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Ensure continuous and efficient operation and guardianship of manual and automated sample stations, laboratories and equipment. 
• Conducting ISO9001 equipment checks, liaising with the shift supervisors to ensure that QA/QC target performance is being adhered to.
• Perform equipment and plant checks in alignment with the work management process, identifying, containing and reporting equipment defects.
• Ensure timely processing throughput of all samples in accordance with established guidelines to the customer.
• Providing advice and problem-solving capability where required
• Identifying, implementing and sustaining improvements to laboratory practice and processes and ensuring consistency across all teams in the lab
• Report accurate analysis results within specified timelines to core areas of geology, metallurgy, marketing and other clients by adhering to appropriate ISO standards in relation to sampling, analysis and reporting of shipping, production, metallurgical, pit and other samples
• Actively working within Rio Tinto’s Safety Policies and Procedures and support team members in the same manner to achieve and maintain zero injury and occupational illness

About youTo be considered for this role, you will have: 

• An Australian Manual C-Class Drivers licence
• Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• A strong commitment to safety systems and procedures
• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques and/or a trade qualification (highly regarded)
• A desire to move to Karratha

What’s on offer?

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• Full domestic relocation assistance provided
• Company housing provided in all residential towns
• Subsidised living expenses including rent and utilities
• Two flights to Perth per annum for you and your dependents
• Assistance with boarding costs for students in primary, secondary or post-secondary education
• 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 
• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options that includes residential housing, airport parking, cars and superannuation
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

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.

Where you will be working

Our four independent shipping terminals at two locations, Cape Lambert and Dampier, are managed as a single port system. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, product stockpiling and blending, and ship loading. Employees reside in Karratha which is located 1,500 km north of Perth in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

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. So if you are looking for a new challenge, great location and an exceptional team of technical experts, apply now. If you would like to know more about careers at Rio Tinto, you can like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or join us on LinkedIn 

Applications for this role will close on the 20/09/2022, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier.