Specialist Simulators

Specialist Simulators

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Rail Operations – Cape Lambert site
• FIFO from Perth – 5/2 – 4/3 roster with flexibility

About the role

The Rail Operations team continues to expand with technological evolutions, rail safe working, and organisational changes. Rio Tinto Iron Ore are committed to having a dedicated resource to maintain, repair and troubleshoot problems faced by users which impacts training and to focus on maximising simulator reliability and minimising downtime across all RTIO simulator installed depots.

Reporting to the Project Superintendent Rail Operations and working in a collaborative and diverse team within rail operations, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain the RTIO 7 x simulators with focus on maximising simulator reliability and minimising downtime across all sites
• Conducting simulator diagnostics, planned preventative maintenance, completing minor repairs, and maintaining critical spare parts
• Managing simulator logins and providing remote support to users by troubleshooting problems when they occur
• Creation and maintenance of procedure documentation & writing simulator scenarios with assistance from Rail SMEs
• Maintaining critical spare parts and logging faults
• Provide support to all depots and be the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders (Depots, IT, Capability & Development, Vendor -software & hardware)
• Training Sim users (upskilling, improving the agility of users, bi-monthly forums)
• Coordinate engagement with Vendor and delivery of services
• Maintain training schedule: MOCs and scenario creation (variation of complexity) that align with current rules and procedures
• Development and maintenance of Doc Control. Responsible for data storage (assessment evidence – creating, recording, and maintaining)

What you’ll bringTo succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience in IT and simulators
• Previous rail experience with deep knowledge of simulators
• Sound attention to detail and initiative
• Ability to be flexible with travelling to various locations
• Ability to work collaboratively, within a dynamic team
• C Class Drivers Licence

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 & 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)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

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

This role will primarily be based at Cape Lambert site, which is nestled in the Pilbara town of Wickham. There will be a requirement to travel across various Rio Tinto sites within the Pilbara region, in order to oversee and manage seven other simulator assets. This role is being offered as FIFO from Perth to site, on a 5:2-4:3 roster or 5:2-4:3-9:5.

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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