Laboratory Operator Hope Downs 1 (FIFO)
- Employer
- Rio Tinto
- Location
- Hope Downs, WA, AU
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Oct 1, 2020
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- Category
- Chemical Analysis/Research, Machinery Operators
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Job Details
- Work amongst a high performing maintenance team
- Fantastic opportunity to progress your career further
- FIFO roster 8 days on & 6 off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off
About the role
We are looking for a Laboratory Operator to join the Hope Downs 1 Fixed Plant Team to collect and prepare samples for physical and chemical analysis to a high standard to identify tonnage grade and in accordance with the safety, environmental and statutory requirements. This role is a great opportunity for an individual with an understanding of quality control and quality assurance. This role will be offered on FIFO roster - 8 days on, 6 off, 7 nights on, 7 off.
Reporting to the Supervisor Laboratory, you will be:
- Actively working within Rio Tinto's Safety Policies and Procedures and support team members in the same manner to achieve and maintain zero injury and occupational illness.
- Preparing and analysing process plant and pit samples appropriately
- Performing equipment checks and calibration checks in order to maintain the continuous operation of the sampling devices, transport systems and robotic preparation cells
- Collecting and preparing samples in accordance with procedures, ensuring samples are totally representative
- Monitoring, fault finding and escalating non-conformance's that occur with preparation and analytical equipment or non-compliance's with analytical data
- Communicating with Geology, Grade control, Production and Metallurgical teams to ensure the quality of sample and grade of iron ore is produced at required limits to be transported to the coast
About you
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- An Australian Manual C-Class Drivers licence
- A Certificate III or higher in Laboratory Operations
- Technical and analytical experience in flux fusion, Leco TGA, XRF, manual sample preparation using RSD's (Rotary Sample Dividers), Rocklabs crusher/splitter, moisture and sizings analysis
- Experience with computers systems such as Starlims, SAP, FDMS, TIKS, SuperQ and ChemAlert
- Experience in quality assurance or quality control
- A strong commitment to safety systems and procedures
Where you will be working
In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.
What's on 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 and salary packaging options
- Career development and 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 us
As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.
Our long history is filled with firsts. We've developed some of the world's largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You'll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.
Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce
We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It's a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it's this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.
Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions. You may also be required to complete on-line assessments as part of the selection process. Applications for this role will close on 06/10/2020, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier.
This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly In and Fly Out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.
All progress begins with pioneers at Rio Tinto it begins with you.
Company
We are curious and creative, ingenious and hard-working. We are pioneers – exploring the boundaries of everything we do. The materials we produce are essential to human progress, and we see that progress driven by our people. Working at Rio Tinto means touching people’s lives: from exploring new materials to finding ways to tackle climate change.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. And 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.
Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
- Website
- https://www.riotinto.com/
- Mini-site
- Rio Tinto
- Telephone
- +44 20 7781 2000
- Location
-
6 St James's Square
London
London
SW1Y 4AD
Australia
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