Fixed Plant Inspector (Equipment) West Angelas (FIFO)

• Time to take the next step in your maintenance career
• Great opportunity to showcase and share your technical knowledge
• Be part of a culturally diverse team

About the role

Take the next step in your maintenance career with this exciting role Fixed Plant Inspector (Equipment) within the Fixed Plant Maintenance Team at West Angelas. Working a FIFO from Perth/Broome roster (8 days on, 6 days off) and reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be required to:

• Play a lead role in being the teams Subject Matter Expert (SME) in fixed plant maintenance
• Conduct routine inspections of fixed plant equipment and determine repair action when required
• Work closely with the engineering teams to identify and plan work orders
• Ensure scheduled work is completed safely, efficiently and correctly
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness and comply with all RTIO Company Policies and procedures
• Identify, prioritise and execute defect elimination equipment improvement projects
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement projects increasing safety whilst reducing risk & cost
• Utilise SAP to ensure that maintenance tasks are recorded, assigned correctly and completed to the relevant standard / specification
• Use your experience to look for improvement opportunities to benefit the Plant

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A Mechanical Fitter or Boilermaker Trade qualification with Fixed Plant experience
• A Manual C Class Australian Drivers Licence essential
• Current experience in an Iron Ore process plant
• Excellent diagnostic fault-finding abilities
• Extensive knowledge of high-pressure pumps, industrial drive gearboxes and Gyrator crushers (Replace with Sandvik Crushers)
• Solid understanding of SAP maintenance systems or similar highly regarded
• Strong communication skills

Where you will be working

Located 110km west of Newman, West Angelas operates on a fly in fly out roster from Perth or Broome. Operational since 2002, it was the first site to be incorporated into our Mine of the Future™ programme, trialling autonomous trucks and drills that are now fully embedded into the operations. An expansion to the accommodation village, gym and recreational facilities on site offer exceptional living.

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)

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Aluminium for cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Borates that help crops grow, titanium for paint and diamonds that celebrate the best things in life. 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.

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. So if you are looking for a new challenge, great location and an exceptional team of technical experts, apply now. If you would like to know more about careers at Rio Tinto, you can like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or join us on LinkedIn

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 for this role will close on 04/10/2020, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier.

All progress begins with pioneers at Rio Tinto it begins with you.