Reliability Engineers – Mobile Equipment

Reliability Engineers – Mobile Equipment

• Join a growing and passionate internal community of reliability experts focussed on delivering excellence in reliability
• Work with some of the biggest and most diverse mobile fleet within our iron ore business
• Be part of an inclusive and diverse team that values teamwork, partnership and with a real passion to improve and make things better
• Real opportunity to make an impact and advance your career

About the role

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

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Reliability Engineers to join our Asset Management & Engineering Services (AMES) teams within Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO). Working with the latest in technology and innovation, you will use defect elimination and reliability engineering processes to improve asset performance, predominantly for the  heavy mobile and ancillary equipment.

Reporting to the Senior Engineer you will:

• Lead and support investigations into asset failures and performance, including root cause analysis (RCA)
• Leverage equipment performance data to successfully identify and implement reliability improvement initiatives
• Recommend and implement tactics designed to support high levels of asset safety, reliability, and integrity
• Provide technical engineering support to the site maintenance execution teams
• Actively contribute to asset strategy by developing asset lifecycle plans and zero-based budgets for mobile equipment
• Execute both technical and process-based projects derived to improve the performance of the fleet
• Monitor and analyse the performance of our assets and review primary/ secondary maintenance tasks to improve asset reliability and cost
• Demonstrate the Rio Tinto values of Care, Courage and Curiosity

What you’ll bring

You are someone who thrives on a challenge and is willing to be creative when solving technical problems. With a natural ability to relate to a diverse range of stakeholders, you will know how to effectively collaborate with others to drive successful outcomes. Whilst an understanding of reliability-based principles and processes such as root cause analysis (RCA) and defect elimination will be highly regarded, of more importance will be your passion for learning and your enthusiasm for driving improvements and innovation! 

A ‘C’ class manual driver’s licence will be required, as will tertiary qualifications in engineering or another related discipline. Previous experience with SAP and other maintenance and reliability software will be advantageous.

Where you will be working

These positions are based at our Pilbara mining operations, working a FIFO 5/2; 4/3 roster from Perth.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700-kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

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 supportive and inclusive community environment
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive salary package reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive employee share scheme, extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options, and exclusive employee discount schemes
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

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

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. 

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, to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions. This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs, and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.

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