Supervisor Workshop

Workshop Supervisor

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Great opportunity to lead a dynamic and highly skilled mechanical team
• Opportunity to contribute to a role with a great range of diverse value adding work
• Opportunity to develop apprentices into the best future tradespeople
• Residential based roster 5/5/4 day shift onl

About the role

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

We are looking for a Workshop Supervisor to supervise a mechanical maintenance team.

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.

This role is a great opportunity for someone mechanically minded who can communicate well, is passionate about working safely and a great opportunity to learn more about a maintenance focused role. Reporting to Superintendent Planning Scheduling and No1 Workshop, you will be:

• Leading a dynamic team to execute scheduled work as planned, focusing on productively delivering on customer needs.
• Working closely with the EII/ PPT maintenance, Planning Teams, Electrical maintenance, project and CMS as required.
• Providing support regarding HSEQ workplace policies procedures and critical risk monitoring.
• Running effective pre-starts and infield CRM verifications, demonstrate team develop and coaching opportunities.
• Monitoring team qualifications, present effective handovers and demonstrate effective communication with your peers.
• Lead and develop trades people and apprentices to productively deliver a safe high quality of work.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Current "C” class driver’s license
• Experience in leading mechanical trades
• Exposure to Asset Management processes and practices (SAP, work management)
• Experience in fixed plant maintenance
• Mechanical trade or mechanical engineering degree (desired)

Come join the team and enjoy some great benefits we have to offer:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive program (STIP)
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs, including subsidised private health insurance
• Excellent retirement plan
• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

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

Our port facilities consist of four shipping terminals located on the Pilbara coast at Dampier and Cape Lambert which form an essential part of our logistics process. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, iron ore stockpiling, product blending and ship loading.

Residing in the Karratha/Dampier township, you will just love that sea change and everything our beautiful WA coastline has to offer as well as the family environment.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

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. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

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.

Applications close on 4 November 2022 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)