Technician Asset Health

Technician- Asset Health – Heavy Mobile Equipment

• Excellent opportunity to progress in your career development
• The perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community
• Flexibility for the lifestyle you want - Fly in; fly out opportunities from Perth, Busselton, Geraldton, Albany or Broome
• Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority

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 different. 

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 

We are looking for Technician- Asset Health – Heavy Mobile Equipment to join our Asset Management team at Hope Downs. You’ll be conducting regular structural and condition-based maintenance inspections on our fleet of heavy mobile equipment to improve equipment reliability, minimise unplanned maintenance by early defect identification and improve overall equipment availability. Whether you’re new to your profession or experienced in your field, and whatever industry you have exposure to, we have opportunities that will provide interesting work and growth opportunities for everyone.

You’ll be part of a supportive team, supported by your Leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You’ll work on an 8 & 6 roster which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life. 

Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Carry out visual, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic and eddy current inspections as required
• Establishing and maintaining accurate data in the relevant NDT databases
• Executing NDT related routine and non-routine tasks
• Draft NDT inspections reports
• Identifying and recommending any improvements in the NDT inspection and HME welding practices
• Processing oil samples
• Advise Planning and execution teams on priority work
• Analyse oil sample results (could re-word to simple analysis of oil sample results)

 What you’ll bring  

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset
• Experience in NDT Heavy Mobile Mining Equipment inspections
• Current AINDT or PCN Level 2 certification in UT and MT
• Australian "C" Class manual drivers’ licence
• A working knowledge of computerised maintenance management systems such as SAP
• Sound knowledge of Australian, Safety and Statutory regulations and standards
• A readiness for proactive and flexible approach to fluctuating workloads
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• An understanding of welding processes and defect identification
• Working at heights certificate, Confined space certificate and Elevated work platform certificate

It will also be beneficial if you have training in any of the following areas:

• Liquid Penetrant Testing AINDT or PCN L2
• Eddy Current Testing AINDT or PCN L2
• Machine Lubrication Analyst MLA I or LCAT I
• Able to multi-task and process information simultaneously

If you are excited about the 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, 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 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)
• 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, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue

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 

Located 50km north-west of Newman, Hope Downs 4 is a joint venture managed and operated by Rio

Tinto, working in conjunction with nearby site Hope Downs 1. Hope Downs 4 provides excellent career growth and opportunities and the village provides excellent facilities for its FIFO workers.

Applications close on 18th of September 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)