• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Competitive salary package with outstanding company benefits
• Fly in and out of site directly from Broome on a 8/6 - 7/7 roster

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for enthusiastic and high performing Heavy Duty Diesel Fitters to join our Rio Tinto Iron Ore Pilbara Operations. You'll perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across our extensive fleet of heavy mobile equipment.

You'll be part of a friendly team, supported by your leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. Working an 8 days on/ 6 days off/ 7 nights on/ 7 off roster will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you. If you don't currently reside in Western Australia, we'll provide full relocation so you can enjoy the incredible lifestyle.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.
Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out charters directly from Broome.

Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the Pilbara Mining Operations Mobile Maintenance Team, you will be required to:

• Maintain a high level of safety awareness and comply with all RTIO Company Policies and procedures
• Conduct routine inspections of the mobile maintenance fleet and determine repair action when required
• 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

What you'll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A Heavy-Duty Fitter or Plant Mechanic Trade Certificate
• Experience in maintaining open cut mobile mining equipment or experience maintaining large mobile equipment with the ability and motivation to learn about mobile mining equipment
• Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding ability
• High Risk Licences - Forklift, Working at Heights, Dogging, Elevated Work Platforms
• An Australian manual drivers' licence

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto on a family friendly 8/6 - 7/7 roster, with the option of a 2/1 roster until the end of 2024 if requested.
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & 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 Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with
a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers - generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium - the world's first to be certified 'responsible' - helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world plus explore the universe.
Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Where you'll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, 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.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. 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. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Applications for this role will close on 31/03/2023, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier than stated.

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.