Senior Scheduler - Cape Lambert B Maintenance

Senior Scheduler – Cape Lambert B Maintenance

• Showcase your passion for leading others in this dynamic role developing and supporting a multi-disciplined technical team
• Work for a leader who is passionate about developing and supporting their team.
• Residential role based at Cape Lambert working 5 days on; 2 days off / 4 days on; 3 days off

Where we’re all welcome 

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. 

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the role of Senior Scheduler to join our Cape Lambert B Maintenance team. This role is a great opportunity for a professional leader who is looking to grow their skills to move forward with the business as career opportunities arise.

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.

Reporting to the CLB Maintenance Superintendent, you will lead a small team of Maintenance Integration Supervisors to support the safe and efficient preparation and execution of maintenance at Cape Lambert B. This includes working closely with several internal and external stakeholders to deliver safe and efficient outcomes for maintenance activities. In addition, you will also be responsible for but not limited to:

• Development of shutdown Gantt charts, scheduling of work orders and capacity loading of resources
• Facilitating development of and adherence to the shut management process
• Lead, provide direction and context for the scheduling team
• Take ownership of the shutdown process – providing critical inputs into the scope and schedule
• Lead shutdown meetings and manage attendees
• Managing adherence to the shutdown Gantt by all execution teams
• Manage and escalate any risks to the plan/schedule
• Managing the additional contractor budget for your area of control
• Providing visible safety leadership and support to the team during maintenance execution
• Work with the CLB maintenance teams to enable efficient and safe execution of shutdowns
• Encourage and facilitate a culture of continuous improvement
• Work closely with operations, planning and engineering

What you’ll bring

• Be proactive with a commitment in driving a safe and inclusive team culture
• Have leadership experience and confidence in leading, developing, and coaching planning and scheduling teams
• Strong technical aptitude, strong experience in fixed plant maintenance will be highly regarded
• Experience using SAP and Microsoft Project
• Capable of working in challenging environments whilst maintaining effective time management and organisational skills
• Well-developed analytical and technical competencies that support planning and scheduling processes, excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees across all levels of the organisation
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Work Management and Shut Management processes
• Hold a current ‘C’ class driver’s licence

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 work environment where safety is always the number one priority 
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto 
• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia 
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus 
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family 
• Attractive share ownership plan 
• Company provided insurance cover 
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options 
• Career development & 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, cultural leave) 
• Work on Country with a residential role which offers company housing and financial support with living expenses including rent and utilities (power and water).
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them 
• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.
• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

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.

Where you’ll be working

Our port facilities consist of four shipping terminals located on the Pilbara coast at Dampier and Cape Lambert which form an essential part of our logistics process. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, iron ore stockpiling, product blending and ship loading.

This role is open as a residential only opportunity residing in Wickham. Should you be interested in a sea change, and everything out beautiful WA coastline has to offer you can find out more, check out the following link:

https://karratha.wa.gov.au/map-listing/wickham

Applications close on the 19^{th of} January 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).