Mechanical Maintainer (Utilities) Robe Valley (residential)

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintainer to join the Robe Valley Utilities team to carry out inspections, scheduled maintenance and breakdown maintenance on Utilities assets to do with portable and water production assets, waste water treatment and disposal, and fuel infrastructure. This role is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual with excellent mechanical expertise to make a difference.

Working a residential roster of 8:6 and reporting to the Utilities Mechanical Supervisor, you will be required to:

• Carry out inspections, scheduled maintenance and breakdown maintenance on Utilities assets to do with portable and water production assets, waste water treatment and disposal, and fuel infrastructure
• Comply with statutory Water and Waste Water regulations to Australian Standards
• Maintain water infrastructure such as fixed transfer pumps, pressure vessels, compressors and motor coupling systems
• Maintain and over hauling fuel infrastructure such as decant facilities, delivery systems, pipelines and bulk lube facilities
• Investigate, record, report and act on outcomes from water testing reports, incidents, hazards and faults
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness and comply with all RTIO Company Policies and procedures
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement projects by increasing safety whilst reducing risk & cost
• Utilise SAP to ensure that maintenance tasks are recorded, assigned correctly and completed to the relevant standard / specification

About you

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

• A Mechanical Fitter Trade Qualification
• A manual HR (unrestricted) Class Australian Drivers Licences
• Experience in waste water treatment and down hole bore pump removal/ installation
• Excellent diagnostic fault finding abilities and fault finding hydraulic circuit
• Experience working in hazardous areas and dangerous goods facilities
• Basic understanding of SAP maintenance systems or similar highly regarded
• Ability to work cooperatively in small team, demonstrating flexibility to business requirements

Where you will be working

We are inviting you to be a part of a tightknit community and enjoy a residential lifestyle at Pannawonica. Located in the scenic Pilbara region and within close distance to the major centre of Karratha, the vibrant town offers a sought-after lifestyle and affordable living in comfortable subsidised housing. This is a great opportunity for you and your family to contribute to a unique community and enjoy a wide range of seasonal outdoor activities; allowing you to find the perfect balance between leisure and work. From the popular annual rodeo event to other regular social and cultural activities, local residents can make the most of modern amenities. The town of Pannawonica is supported by a resident doctor, excellent primary school, supermarket, and a local community gym and youth centre.

What's on offer?

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• Full domestic relocation assistance provided
• Company housing provided in all residential towns
• Subsidised living expenses including rent and utilities
• Two flights to Perth per annum for you and your dependents
• Assistance with boarding costs for students in primary, secondary or post-secondary education
• 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
• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options that includes residential housing, airport parking, cars and superannuation
• 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

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

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.