Supervisor Fixed Plant

Supervisor Fixed Plant

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off roster – FIFO from Perth, Albany, Geraldton, Busselton or Broome
• Multiple site locations across the Pilbara - Residential and FIFO options

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We’re looking for Fixed Plant Supervisors with strong safety leadership to lead a team of Fixed Plant Production and Maintenance personnel in the safe delivery of daily production targets, daily inspections of the plant and assisting in maintaining plant reliability.

Each mine has its own ore processing facility which is transported via conveyor to a central processing plant.

This opportunity is full of rewarding challenges and role diversity; your demonstrated ability to engage, connect and positively influence will prove valuable to the effectiveness of this role.

Reporting to the Superintendent Fixed Plant and working in a challenging and exciting environment, you will:

• Build a safe work environment where zero harm is our goal
• Demonstrate ability to consistently achieve safety and operational outcomes and delivery of target
• Understanding of the mining industry from both an operational and technical perspective
• Be an inspiring role model and coach for positive behaviours, practices and processes, whilst providing leadership, development and support to your team
• Complete daily inspections of work areas and regular on the job interactions with the team to develop a safe and efficient work culture
• Leading, organising, developing and motivating your team to exceed expectations and targets
• Ensure clear direction and stakeholder management is upheld within direct area of accountability
• Process works in alignment with the Work Management System

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A High-level ownership in your area of responsibility
• Leadership experience and confidence in leading, coaching and developing team members
• Ability to execute work in alignment with Rio Tinto values and behaviours
• Ability to achieve outcomes through influence and collaboration with others
• A current and valid ‘C Class’ manual driver's licence
• Experience in operating- Wet fines plants, screen houses, primary secondary & tertiary crushers, TLO and bridge reclaimers. – (Desirable)
• Proficient in the use of SAP

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Contractor Management experience
• Demonstrated experience leading and executing small scale projects
• Fixed plant maintenance exposure – (desirable)

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)

About Rio Tinto

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres 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

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.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia.