Reliability Engineers – Mobile Equipment

Reliability Engineers – Mobile Equipment - Expression of Interest

• 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

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Reliability Engineers  to join our candidate pool for 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 license 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 or 8:6 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

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority;
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto;
• 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;
• Attractive share ownership plan;
• Company provided insurance cover;
• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options;
• Career development and 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);
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more);
• Possible domestic relocation assistance.

Where you will be working

These positions are based at our Pilbara mining operations, working a FIFO 8/6 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 ores

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 almost 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.

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.

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.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

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.