Supervisor Plant Operations

Supervisor Fixed Plant

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• New expanded plant – Make this role your own
• Residential opportunity – 4 days on, 3 nights on, 7 days off – Pannawonica
• Subsidised housing and relocation package provided

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We’re looking for a safety focussed Fixed Plant Supervisor to lead a team of Fixed Plant Production operators in the safe delivery of daily production targets, daily inspections of the plant and assisting in maintaining plant reliability.

You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team who embody Rio Tinto’s values of Care, Courage and Curiosity. Your leader is supportive and will provide you with the necessary tools and resources to help you reach success in your role.

The diversity within this role will provide rewarding challenges which will be opportunities for growth and learning with the support of your leader. Your demonstrated ability to engage, connect and positively influence will prove valuable in this role.

Reporting to the Superintendent Fixed Plant within our Plant Operations team, you will:

• Driving a positive safety culture through proactive, visible and authentic safety leadership
• 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 driving a continuous 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

What you’ll bring:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Prior exposure in a fixed plant environment
• Leadership experience and confidence in inspiring, coaching and developing team members
• Ability to execute work in alignment with Rio Tinto values (Care, Courage and Curiosity) and behaviours
• Ability to achieve outcomes through influence and collaboration with others
• A current and valid ‘C Class’ manual 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 culture that is supportive of flexible working options
• 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

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

Where you’ll be working

Located in the scenic Pilbara region and close to the major centre of Karratha, the vibrant town offers a sought-after lifestyle and affordable living in comfortable subsidised housing. This is a great opportunity for you and your family to contribute to a unique community and enjoy a wide range of seasonal outdoor activities; allowing you to find the perfect balance between leisure and work. From the popular annual rodeo event to other regular social and cultural activities, local residents can make the most of modern amenities.

The town of Pannawonica is supported by a resident doctor, an excellent primary school with options to undertake secondary school studies in a supervised distance education program, supermarket, and a local community gym and youth centre.

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.

Applications close on 1 March 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)