Rail Specialist

Rail specialist

• 9-day fortnight roster - Weipa
• Key leadership role, managing a diverse range of maintenance and operational teams
• Opportunity to lead, influence and drive Improvement within the Northern Operations Rail team

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Rail specialist who thrives on improving Rail maintenance and operations performance using effective analysing and influencing skills. The operation is situated amongst three indigenous communities and the operations are on Aboriginal land.

This role is a great opportunity for an operational or maintenance leader for Rail Operation. This involves operating and maintaining our Rail Rolling stock, Track machines, Track maintenance and Operations which services the Andoom Ore Stream from Andoom to EW unload.

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well.

With signature leadership training programmes, growing and developing is more than an opportunity – it is something we actively plan and make happen. Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

This role has 4 direct reports and a workforce of over 30 employees plus contractors. Working a 44 hour week on a 9 day fortnight (Mon to Fri or Mon to Thurs) and reporting to the Fixed Plant and Rail Superintendent, you will be:

• Tasked with coordinating Rail Operations to safely meet targeted throughput
• Tasked with coordinating maintenance shift crews to safely implement Planned and Breakdown maintenance tasks
• Tasked with maintaining the track health to ensure the rolling stock can safely operate
• Coach and develop your crew leaders and step up crew leaders to continuously improve operations and maintenance
• Provide peer support to achieve the broader Weipa Portfolio objectives

What you will bring

• Ability to promote, mentor and drive a diverse way of thinking and ability to challenge the status quo
• A strong commitment to Health Safety, Environment and local community
• Strong analytical and people skills as well as a positive attitude
• A manual ‘C’ class drivers license

 It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Previous leadership experience
• Tertiary qualifications within an appropriate discipline or background
• Understanding of the technical aspects involved, in rail operations and performance management
• Experience using business improvement methodologies such as : KAIZEN, Lean Six Sigma and Change Management

What we offer

• Weipa accommodation benefit
• Five weeks annual leave whilst working a Life style Roster
• Remote area allowance
• Remote area holiday travel assistance
• Paid parental leave up to 9 months
• Health cover scheme for employees and their immediate family
• Salary sacrifice & packaging options – rental, mortgage, super, vehicle
• Rio Tinto employee share programme
• Employee discounts – banking, accommodation, motoring, retail and more.

About Rio Tinto

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

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Weipa is located 900km north-west of Cairns on the Gulf of Carpentaria and has been operating for over 50 years. Over the years, it has developed into a vibrant and diverse cultural hub of the Western Cape. Weipa offers a coastal community rich in geographical beauty and cultural heritage that provides families with opportunities to participate in leisure activities, sports and community events. With a strong sense of community, the region has plenty of natural beauty to offer including the opportunities for boating, fishing, camping and exploring. Construction of the Amrun mining operation, located 40 kilometres southwest of Weipa, was completed in late 2018 expanding our bauxite operations to continue production from one of the world’s premier bauxite deposits.

Every Voice Matters

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.