• More time for down time with a lifestyle friendly 6 on, 6 off roster means more time to explore
• Adventure on your doorstep, explore the natural wonders of the Karijini National Park
• Don't miss out, be home with your family after every shift

The Opportunity

Tom Price is a modern, fully serviced town boasting primary and secondary schooling, a hospital, library, many sporting facilities, supermarket, post office, pharmacy, restaurant, and pub!

If you love the outdoor life, you'll love Tom Price: three large ovals, tennis, netball, basketball and squash courts, lawn bowls green, cricket nets, 18-hole golf course and an Olympic sized swimming pool, parks and gardens not to mention Karijini National Park at your doorstep! It is known as one of the most attractive towns in the Pilbara.

We currently have opportunities for Mechanical Maintainers to join our Tom Price maintenance and shutdown teams. The role will require you to; complete preventative and corrective maintenance for all equipment in the fixed plant area as well as conducting routine inspections of fixed plant assets. Our commitment is to maintain a high level of safety awareness and comply with all RTIO Company Policies and Procedures. We are offering these roles on a temporary FIFO arrangement with the commitment to relocate you to Tom Price as per housing availability.

If you are trade qualified in Mechanical Engineering and have a valid Australian C-class manual Licence, then this opportunity may just be for you!

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.

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 30/01/2022, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier.

Please note, 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

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