Technician Signals - Dampier - 7 Mile
Rio Tinto
Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
Family-friendly rosters
We’re Finding Better Ways to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are seeking experienced Signals Technicians to join our high-performing Signals team, responsible for maintaining and enhancing critical rail signalling assets—including the world’s first fully autonomous heavy haul rail system, AutoHaul.
Based in Dampier, this role is available on a residential or FIFO basis, working a 4 days / 4 nights / 6 off roster, offering a great balance between work and lifestyle.
This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals who thrive in a team environment and are looking to grow their capability, supported by leaders who are committed to development, safety, and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Signals Supervisor, you will:
Safely execute planned maintenance and inspections on train control signalling systems and associated communications
Identify faults and deliver permanent, reliable solutions
Support Rail Network Renewal projects and improvement initiatives
Contribute to the continuous improvement of maintenance processes and system performance
Maintain strong communication with key stakeholders including Train Control, Rail Operations, and Engineering
About you
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
A Grade WA Electrical License (or equivalent)
Certificate IV in Rail Signalling
Current Manual 'C' Class Driver’s License
Experience in Rail Signalling
Excellent communications skills; and proven ability to interact with all levels of personnel.
Demonstrated commitment to safety procedures and systems
It will also be beneficial if you have:
Knowledge of Vital, Radio, or IP-based communications systems
Understanding of work management principles and experience working with SAP
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
Where you will be working
Our integrated operations, which include port facilities, ensure we can supply the right quality product to our customers when they need it. We blend our products at our own ports, which allows us to produce a reliable and consistent product. And because we have dedicated shipping operations, we are able to better control the delivery of product to our customers.
We operate 4 independent shipping terminals at 2 locations, Cape Lambert and Dampier, managed as a single port system.
Dampier has terminals at Parker Point and East Intercourse Island, loading approximately 3 ships per day.
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About Rio TintoRio 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 situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and InclusionAt 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.
