Scheduler Train Control

Yard Scheduler - Train Control

• Perth based role – Operations Centre
• Enticing work pattern allowances – day & night shift
• Attractive family friendly roster

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity in the RL&O Yard Scheduling team as a Yard Scheduler – Train Control. Working an attractive 3 days on, 3 nights on, 6 off roster at the Operations Centre in Perth you will be reporting through to the Production Supervisor of Train Control Scheduling.

You will be responsible for:

• Reporting daily on key yard KPI’s, with focus on performance, resource allocation and maintenance compliance in the daily department meeting
• Coordinate yard rail operations in consultation with Train Control and the production supervisors 7M/CL to ensure efficient yard operations
• Communicate priority of movements throughout the shift to Train Control for execution
• Coordination and delivery of scheduled wagons and locomotives for maintenance
• Coordinate Yard track maintenance as per the daily obstruction
• Coding of daily obstruction execution compliance
• Participate in 6hr planning meetings with CL/7M/IOS to build the 6hr execution plan
• Recording of all production delays

 About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will ideally have yard rail experience, coupled with scheduling experience.

You will be self-motivated and have the ability to learn multiple software applications. Your proven ability to prioritise workloads and demands along with being able to work respectfully with people at all levels will see you succeed in this role.

A passion for what you do, operating solo or as part of a broader team, will allow you to flourish in this unique and exciting role.

What’s on Offer

• 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
• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options that includes 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

Where you will be working

This role will be based at our state-of-the-art Operations Centre, near the Perth airport, operating a family friendly roster of 3 days on, 3 nights on, 6 days off.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

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

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.

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.Please note, to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions and reside in WA.

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