Specialist Track Geometry

Track Geometry Specialist (Railways)

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Discover & enjoy the benefits of inland living – Karratha/Dampier Based
• 5 days on, 2 days off residential or FIFO opportunities from Perth

What we are offering to you

• Diverse role with planning and multi-disciplined engineering responsibilities
• Engineering exposure to the world’s first autonomous heavy haul railway
• Discounted Health cover scheme for you and immediate family
• Extensive salary sacrifice and packaging options
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organisation and fulfilling career.

About the role

This role is a great opportunity for a successful individual to work in a dynamic team which is responsible for providing technical assurance and risk advisory function to the Rail Maintenance Division. Reporting to the Senior Track Engineer, you will:

• Be responsible for managing the network Track Geometry health in accordance with engineering and industry Standards, and RTIO processes and procedures inclusive of defect management and inspection compliance
• Have the ability to read track geometry charts and identify defects or areas of interest
• Identify and manage risk, determine and implement controls to manage the risk
• Be responsible for reporting and communicating the track geometry health of the network
• Analyse data to support investigations and determine repair actions
• Be accountable for generating a prioritised and optimised workbank for resurfacing ensuring that it benefits the network health and manages the network risk, that is developed utilising track geometry data and inputs from key stakeholders including the resurfacing team and Area/Section Engineers and Specialists
• Manage changes to the resurfacing workbank, maintaining the objective to provide a benefit the network health and managing the network risk
• Ensure that resurfacing scopes meet the expected outcomes by:
  • Providing technical requirements that align to engineering and industry Standards
  • Review and endorsement of scopes completed by others
• Complete inspections and auditing of resurfacing activities to confirm compliance to work practices, Standards, and scope
• Provide engineering guidance and support to the business including the Resurfacing Team
• Analyse performance of resurfacing activities and repair works to identify opportunities to improve safety and/or asset performance
• Manage the implementation of improvement projects
• Be required to assess the condition of the track to determine the safe operating speed in order to open the track to traffic post works and/or removal/application of Temporary Speed Restriction’s
• Contribute to the management and quality of track geometry data
• Have the Track Geometry Engineer reporting to you and be responsible for supporting them to achieve their targets and goals

About you

To be successfully considered for this role you will have the ambition to succeed whilst working amongst a high performing team. You will also have:

• Tertiary qualification in either Mechanical or Civil engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in a rail maintenance or engineering role
• High level knowledge of Railway Track Engineering concepts and principles
• C Class manual drivers’ licence

What’s on 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)

Where you will be working

This opportunity will be located at our 7 Mile Operation in Dampier, a coastal town just a short drive from the beautiful coastal town of Karratha, located in the heart of the Pilbara and home to some of WA’s most beautiful beaches.

Our privately owned and operated rail network is an essential part of our integrated production process and services our 15 mines across the Pilbara via 1,700km of track. With depots located at Tom Price, Cape Lambert and Dampier (7 Mile), each train is operated by a single driver and comprises up to three locomotives and 240 ore cars stretching to approximately 2.7 kilometres in length with over 40 trains operating per day. We are also applying and adapting technology to improve safety and productivity across our rail network.

What’s on 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
• A development pathway for leadership – potential to act, and move into a Supervisor position
• 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)

About us 

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

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.

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, in order 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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