Technician - NDT
- Employer
- Rio Tinto
- Location
- Yarwun, QLD, AU
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2021
- Closes
- Nov 09, 2021
- Ref
- 1738295513
- Category
- Technicians
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
NDT Technician
About the role
All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.
We are looking for an NDT Technician to provide a specialist Non Destructive Testing Service to the refinery.
We now have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated and committed individual to join us on a 2-year fixed term basis. This is a great role for an individual who is wanting to learn a new skill and is excited about growing their career within a global company. You do not need to have experience for this role, we can train you, but what we are really looking for is a good attitude and someone who really wants to learn. If you had some type of NDT working knowledge that would be great, but if not, that's ok, we are willing to teach you. If you have a desire to work in a fast-paced environment and enjoy dealing with a broad range of stakeholders, then this role is for you.
This role is a great opportunity to work within the maintenance strategy to perform various non-destructive testing techniques to monitor plant condition. These include Rapid Motion Scanning (RMS), ultrasonic thickness testing, crack detection and weld inspection.
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.
Reporting to and being mentored by the Advisor Tank Integrity and working in a diverse team within the Engineering department, you will:
What you'll bring
It would also be beneficial if you have:
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
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, and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.
Where you'll be working
With production beginning in 2004 at our Yarwun alumina refinery, located approximately 10 kilometres north-west of Gladstone in Central Queensland, today the operation produces more than three million tonnes of alumina per year.
Around 700 people support the operation, with an additional 350 contractors on site each year as part of scheduled maintenance shutdown activities. Thanks to its 'Industry 4.0' focus, Yarwun is also a leader in trialling new technologies to improve operations on site, including 3D printing, robotics and drones in confined spaces, and is home to Rio Tinto's innovative Queensland Research and Development Centre (QRDC).
Along with Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland Alumina Limited, our Yarwun Operation supports the local community in a wide range of initiatives.
Every Voice Matters
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.
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.
- Exciting opportunity to learn a new skill, we will train you for this role!
- No experience necessary, just bring a good attitude and willingness to learn
- 2 year fixed term role based in family friendly Gladstone
About the role
All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.
We are looking for an NDT Technician to provide a specialist Non Destructive Testing Service to the refinery.
We now have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated and committed individual to join us on a 2-year fixed term basis. This is a great role for an individual who is wanting to learn a new skill and is excited about growing their career within a global company. You do not need to have experience for this role, we can train you, but what we are really looking for is a good attitude and someone who really wants to learn. If you had some type of NDT working knowledge that would be great, but if not, that's ok, we are willing to teach you. If you have a desire to work in a fast-paced environment and enjoy dealing with a broad range of stakeholders, then this role is for you.
This role is a great opportunity to work within the maintenance strategy to perform various non-destructive testing techniques to monitor plant condition. These include Rapid Motion Scanning (RMS), ultrasonic thickness testing, crack detection and weld inspection.
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.
Reporting to and being mentored by the Advisor Tank Integrity and working in a diverse team within the Engineering department, you will:
- Able to produce detailed plant condition reports with relevant standards.
- Able to produce detailed plant condition reports with relevant standards.
- Operate RMS scanner and be able to interpret and report collected data.
- Perform 3D Laser scanning, analyse and report collected data.
- Maintain the refinery's Non Destructive Testing Reporting Systems and identify changes to the maintenance strategy based on plant condition data.
- Liaise with engineering team members to establish priorities for work arising from NDT.
What you'll bring
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- Motivation and commitment to learn a new skill and grow your career
- Good working knowledge of NDT
It would also be beneficial if you have:
- Previous RMS experience
- Interest or background in information technology or software programming
- Heavy industry and storage tank experience
- AINDT qualifications or equivalent in Phased Array Level 2, Eddy Current Level 2, Ultrasonic Testing Level 2, Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2, Dye Penetrant Testing Level 2
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 generous 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
- 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)
- Possible domestic relocation assistance
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, and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.
Where you'll be working
With production beginning in 2004 at our Yarwun alumina refinery, located approximately 10 kilometres north-west of Gladstone in Central Queensland, today the operation produces more than three million tonnes of alumina per year.
Around 700 people support the operation, with an additional 350 contractors on site each year as part of scheduled maintenance shutdown activities. Thanks to its 'Industry 4.0' focus, Yarwun is also a leader in trialling new technologies to improve operations on site, including 3D printing, robotics and drones in confined spaces, and is home to Rio Tinto's innovative Queensland Research and Development Centre (QRDC).
Along with Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland Alumina Limited, our Yarwun Operation supports the local community in a wide range of initiatives.
Every Voice Matters
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.
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.