Supervisor Mobile Equipment Shutdowns

Supervisor Mobile Equipment Shutdowns

We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Specialised role focusing on mobile equipment maintenance and shutdowns across the West Pilbara region
• Fly in, fly out opportunity from Perth only – operating on 8 days on; 6 days off roster

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 who we are.  

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 looking for Supervisor to lead the planning and safe execution of mobile equipment across our West Pilbara sites – Paraburdoo and Tom Price.

This role is a great opportunity for an individual who has experience within a MEM shutdown environment and is looking to take the next step in their career.

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 Superintendent Shuts and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the MEM Shuts West Pilbara team, you will:

• Be an inspiring role model and coach for positive behaviours, practices and processes
• Working closely with shutdown planners in identifying, planning and scheduling scopes of work and assisting in the organisation of tooling and parts
• Regularly engaging with the contractor workforce ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly understood and setting performance targets to encourage the necessary/desired behaviours
• Raising and managing shutdown work orders in SAP
• Ensuring shutdown activities are completed safely and meeting the shutdown schedule, respecting the critical path and deadlines
• Identifying and driving cost savings and safety improvement initiatives
• Reporting on shutdown completion/outcomes to the business

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Leadership experience and confidence in leading, developing and coaching team members
• An aptitude to establish and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders
• Previous experience in a shutdown environment
• Contractor workforce management experience
• Maintenance experience working with Hitachi Excavators (desirable)
• Relevant Trade Qualification
• Exposure to work management process and SAP
• A current Australian driver's license

If you are excited about this role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you.

We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.

What we offer 

• Be recognised for your contribution, you’re 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.

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.

Who we are   

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 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 operate on a Fly in, fly out roster working 8 days on, 6 days off from Perth only. You will manage maintenance and shutdowns across the West Pilbara, specifically Paraburdoo and Tom Price.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700-kilometre rail network 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.

Applications close on 9^th of August 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)