Technician - Lubrication

Lubrication Technician

• Aluminium or mining industry experience not necessary – this is the perfect role for people with the right skills and attitude to grow and learn
• A permanent role where your safety, career development and success are our priority
• 9 day fortnight roster

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

This role will interface with a variety of site customers and external vendors to ensure an efficient delivery of lubrication services to various equipment across the Yarwun Refinery site. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, tight-knit team who are a committed to providing quality work.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting to the Team Leader, some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Completing lubrication inspections on various equipment such as pumps and gearboxes
• Oil sample collection and analysis
• Completing oil changes on pumps, motors and gearboxes when required
• Completing routine greasing and lubrication activities on various equipment across site
• Identifying and implementing Hydrocarbon improvements opportunities
• Use of computer-based maintenance programs to access, update and enter information

What you’ll bring:

• The successful applicant will be self-motivated and not afraid to “get their hands dirty” (literally).
• You will have demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team and bring a positive attitude to working with others
• You will have strong ability to clearly communicate with team members and stakeholders
• You will have a willingness to learn and enthusiasm to develop new skills as required- there is likely going to be opportunities to undertake training in Lubrication and Oil analysis in this role
• A demonstrated commitment to safety and zero incidents
• A drivers license.

Whilst not mandatory, it would be advantageous if you have:

• A mechanical trade or background
• Working at heights and/or Confined Space tickets
• Forklift 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 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

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 in Central Queensland, approximately 10km north-west of Gladstone, Yarwun alumina refinery commenced operations in 2004. Processing bauxite from our mines in Weipa and Gove, Yarwun produces more than three million tonnes of smelter grade alumina annually.

As one of the largest industries in the Gladstone region, Yarwun employs over 700 people and has a large contractor workforce.

With a focus on safely improving our process every day, the team at Yarwun challenge themselves to use existing and emerging technology to support our 24 hour operation.

Yarwun is a proud member of the Gladstone community, and along with Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland Alumina Limited, support community investments that improve the liveability of the Gladstone region through the Here for Gladstone community fund.

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.