Refractory Specialist

Refractory Specialist

• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• Enjoy a coastal lifestyle in Gladstone
• Domestic Relocation available
• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion

About the role

We are looking for a Refractory Specialist to safely conduct daily inspections and drive quality installations on all refractory materials, parts and systems of the calcination units at Yarwun Alumina Refinery.

This role is a great opportunity for a safety focused person who is adaptable and driven, seeking the challenge of leading major maintenance works.Reporting to the Superintendent Shutdown Boilers & Calcination, you will:

• Prepare ITP and Refractive sign off
• Develop and design scope of works
• Oversee refractory works and change out
• Verify test Procedures
• Build and manage inspection Documentation
• Ensure Quality Control
• Pre-Qualify installation technicians

What you will bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in installing refractory materials (gunned/casted)
• Previously followed and developed QA Documentation for installation
• Deep understanding of inspection techniques, methods and requirements
• Experience in the mining and refining industry
• Exposure to SAP and Primavera/Project

It would be beneficial if you had

• API936 Inspection Ticket
• Heavy industry shutdown quality control experience
• Excellent safety attitude and track record
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office Suite, including MS project. Computer management systems such as SAP
• The ability to work as part of a team, inclusive management style, and proactively lead a lean team
• Solid team member with good interpersonal skills

What we offer

• Domestic relocation available
• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Excellent retirement plan
• Paid Parental Leave Up to 9 Months (No distinction between primary or secondary carer)
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

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.

Rio Tinto Aluminium – Yarwun Operations

With production beginning in 2004 at our Yarwun alumina refinery, located approximately 10 kilometres north-west of Gladstone in Central Queensland, today the operation produces more than three million tonnes of alumina per year.

Around 700 people support the operation, with an additional 350 contractors on site each year as part of scheduled maintenance shutdown activities. Thanks to its ‘Industry 4.0’ focus, Yarwun is also a leader in trialling new technologies to improve operations on site, including 3D printing, robotics and drones in confined spaces, and is home to Rio Tinto’s innovative Queensland Research and Development Centre (QRDC).

Along with Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland Alumina Limited, our Yarwun Operation supports the local community in a wide range of initiatives through Here for Gladstone.

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.

“Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy please submit your application as soon as possible.”