Water & Waste water Electrician

Electrician – Water and Waste Water - Weipa Operations

• Global mining organisation with an exceptional safety culture
• Be part of safe, positive and close knit team
• Residential role based in Weipa. Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle - Weipa

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an Electrician – Water and Waste Water to be a part of a small support operations team to meet safety, production and operational efficiency targets.

This role is a great opportunity who has a strong work ethic and a ‘can do’ attitude.

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 Crew Leader – Tailings and Water and working a 12hr Day 4 on, 4 off Continuous roster within the water and Waste team, you will be;

• Operating and maintaining water supply, sewage and water treatment infrastructure;
• Perform on call responsibilities which includes attending water and waste water treatment equipment failures;

• In-field troubleshooting of plant specific faults;

• Fostering a culture of zero harm and continuous improvement;
• Working towards increasing equipment reliability. 

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team;
• An Electrician trade qualification;
• Experience working on potable water and waste water assets;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work effectively within a team although capable of working independently;
• Sound problem solving abilities and strong attention to detail;
• Experience with SCADA and Factory talk systems.

It will also be beneficial if you have: 

• Cert 3 water/waste water operations;
• Cert 4 instrumentation /instrumentation experience;
• Dogger/ Rigger / Forklift license;
• HR license;
• Knowledge of SAP or other maintenance management systems;
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office;

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

Our Weipa operations in Far North Queensland includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, shiploaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals.Amrun, our newest mine, was completed in 2018 and will extend our Weipa bauxite operations by decades, significantly building on our 55-year history on the Western Cape, and providing jobs and supporting business growth in the region. The mine is located on traditional land. We work closely with the Traditional Owners to implement our agreements, ensuring that the benefits generated from mining support future generations and that important cultural heritage sites are identified and preserved.

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.