Train Examiner - Dampier

Train Examiner Rail Operations

• Residential – 7 Mile Dampier - 4 days on, 4 off, 4 nights on, 4 off
• Be part of a team where safe production is the priority
• Opportunity for career advancement within a global mining company

About the role

We are looking for Train Examiners to perform operational and maintenance tasks within the Mainline and Yard Operations teams, responsible for operation of the rail network.

This role is a great opportunity to join a large-scale Rail Operations team and contribute to the safe and successful delivery of operational activities. Working a 4 days on, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off roster and reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for the following:

• Brake shoe replacement
• Minor train maintenance
• Rail Safeworking
• Shunting activities

About you

To be considered for this role, you will possess the ability to:

• Be able to perform in a team environment
• Demonstrate a high level of risk perception
• Good communication skills
• Work in accordance with Rio Tinto’s ‘The Way We Work’.
• Maintain regular and effective liaison with operational supervisors, and other key stakeholders to ensure safe operation at all times.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory and legislative provisions.
• Maintain and increase skills and knowledge in line with business needs

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Previous Rail Operations experience
• Heavy haulage experience
• Experience in high risk work

What we offer

• 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

Where you will be working

We operate 200 locomotives on more than 1,700 kilometres of track in the Pilbara, transporting ore from 16 mines to four port terminals. The average return distance of these trains is about 800 kilometres with the average journey cycle, including loading and dumping, taking approximately 40 hours.

Our network is the largest privately owned and operated heavy haul rail system in Australia, and as we focus on the future, our vision is to become the greatest heavy haul railway in the world.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

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.

Please note, to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions and reside locally.