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Mechanical Maintainer

Employer
Rio Tinto
Location
Cape Lambert, WA, AU
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 6, 2020

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Category
Maintenance/Mechanical
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

Mechanical Maintainers - Rolling Stock Maintenance
  • Be a part of our automated heavy haul network
  • Even time roster offering great work life balance
  • Residential lifestyle with subsidised housing and relocation to the coast - Cape Lambert

About the role

We are looking for Mechanical Maintainers to perform preventative and breakdown maintenance assigned tasks within the Locomotive Maintenance team.

These opportunities are ideal for driven and motivated individuals who are looking to showcase their technical knowledge while being able to further their career working in an environment that encourages continuous improvement and team work.

Available on a residential basis in the coastal town of Wickham, we are offering comprehensive relocation assistance, heavily subsidised housing and other residential lifestyle allowances/benefits to the successful candidates.

Currently working an attractive 3 days on, 3 nights on, 6 days off roster and reporting to the Supervisor, you will be:
  • Carrying-out scheduled and planned maintenance to enhance the reliability and quality of locomotive and wagon assets
  • Undertaking fault finding / troubleshooting and repairs of faults
  • Utilising SAP to record maintenance activities
  • Identifying opportunities for improvement in the equipment or work procedures
  • Ensuring all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with Mine Safety Inspection Regulations Act

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
  • Outstanding approach to safety and safe work practices.
  • Relevant Mechanical Fitter/Diesel Fitter qualifications
  • Experience in a heavy industrial background (mobile mining or similar)
  • Appropriate post trade experience.
  • A manual C Class driver's licence.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment to achieve results.
  • Outstanding fault finding and repair skills.
  • Positive outlook with a "can do" attitude.

It will also be beneficial if you have:
  • Experience with Heavy Mobile Earthmoving equipment-In particular Electric Drive Haul Trucks
  • High risk licences (Elevated Work Platform (EWP),Forklift, rigging and/or dogging ticket)
  • Exposure to a maintenance management system, such as SAP
  • Previous experience in locomotive and wagon maintenance

Where you will be working

Our privately owned and operated rail network is an essential part of our integrated production process and services our 15 mines across the Pilbara via 1,700km of track. With depots located at Tom Price, Cape Lambert and Dampier (7 Mile), each train is operated autonomously by our control centre located in Perth, or by a single driver and comprises up to three locomotives and 240 ore cars stretching to approximately 2.7 kilometres in length with over 40 trains operating per day. We are also applying and adapting technology to improve safety and productivity across our rail network.

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 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.

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.

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
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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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