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Chief Remote Pilot

Employer
Rio Tinto
Location
AU
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 24, 2020

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Category
Chief Technical Officers, Executive
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

Chief Remote Pilot
  • Dynamic and fast paced environment working with critical systems
  • Unique and interesting role opportunity
  • Perth based Operations Centre, Monday Friday

About the role

We are looking for a motivated and engaging individual to join our team in the role of Chief Remote Pilot within the Facilities Division of Rio Tinto Iron Ore.

This role will collaborate closely with our Chief Maintenance Controller and our site operations team who operate the remote drones that survey our operations in the Pilbara providing critical information to the wider business. You will be accountable for the governance of our remote pilot operations and ensuring compliance with the Civil Aviation Act and Regulations are met and Rio Tinto Standards are adhered to, so our mining operations are not compromised.

Your demonstrated understanding and applied knowledge of the Civil Aviation Act and Regulations will be critical to the effectiveness in this role, as you will be the primary point of contact with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) ensuring that the relevant training, procedures and documents are in place.

This is a unique opportunity to take your career to the next level, whilst working with state-of-the-art technology.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity
  • Be proactive with a strong commitment in driving a safe working culture
  • Demonstrated ability to engage, connect and positively influence key stakeholders at all organizational levels
  • Demonstrated experience and a solid understanding of aerodrome operations, compliance and regulations.
  • Strong understanding of Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) standards
  • Demonstrated complex problem-solving abilities
  • Manual C Class driver's licence

It will also be beneficial if you have
  • Front line management or other relevant leadership development qualifications

What's on offer?
  • 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
  • Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
  • Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
  • Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
  • Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

Where you will be working

You will be based from our state-of-the-art Operations Centre (OC) located near the Perth domestic airport. The OC control room operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to coordinate our integrated network of mines, rail, power and ports. It enables all our mines, ports and rail systems to be operated from a single location, optimising site activities from 1,500km away.

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.

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. We all have something to contribute, and it's this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

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.

Applications close on 4th October 2020 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

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.

Company info
Website
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Rio Tinto
Telephone
+44 20 7781 2000
Location
6 St James's Square
London
London
SW1Y 4AD
Australia

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