Refrigeration Mechanic
- Employer
- Rio Tinto
- Location
- Boron, CA, USA
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Jul 18, 2022
- Closes
- Aug 15, 2022
- Ref
- 97543330
- Category
- Maintenance/Mechanical
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Refrigeration Mechanic
About the role
We are looking for a Refrigeration Mechanic to join the Rio Tinto Minerals Electrical Department and provide construction, installation, relocation, repair, and preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and facilities for the optimum operating efficiency of the Boron Plant.
This role is a great opportunity to become part of Rio Tinto Minerals (RTM) that operates globally providing borates to world markets. Working and reporting to the Department Supervisor, you will be:
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
What we offer
We are committed to providing our employees with what they deserved. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress, we provide:
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 will be working
Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world's demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.
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 Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.
- Excellent opportunity to optimize operating efficiency at our Boron shipping plant
- Maintenance opportunity for construction, installation, repair and preventative maintenance
- A company with a world-class reputation for safety and performance - Boron, CA
About the role
We are looking for a Refrigeration Mechanic to join the Rio Tinto Minerals Electrical Department and provide construction, installation, relocation, repair, and preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and facilities for the optimum operating efficiency of the Boron Plant.
This role is a great opportunity to become part of Rio Tinto Minerals (RTM) that operates globally providing borates to world markets. Working and reporting to the Department Supervisor, you will be:
- Coordinates Refrigeration Mechanic's function with overall Plant operations.
- Uses oxy-acetylene torch to join and repair piping systems when performing installation and maintenance on HVAC systems and air compressor systems.
- Perform all testing and balancing of HVAC and mechanical process systems.
- Troubleshoot HVAC and building automation control systems using good judgement and experience.
- Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC, electrical, instrument and mechanical systems throughout the Plant.
- Use specialized tools such as flow hood, Pitot tube, tachometer, voltmeter, amp meter, etc.
- Transfer field data accurately onto reports as needed.
- Participate in training as directed in testing procedures and use of equipment, controls, and HVAC systems.
- Gives direction and trains less-skilled employees.
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
- High school diploma or GED
- Able to read and write in English and exhibit proficiency in basic math
- Must have a universal EPA technician certificate, able to read HVAC schematics/wiring diagrams, building blueprints to determine proper air and water flow balancing requirements
- Four years' experience in Commercial HVAC maintenance
- Installing Commercial HVAC units including duct work, piping, and electrical, and installing and calibrating multi-zone controls.
- Strong background in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical systems on 5 to 50 ton heating and cooling units
- Basic computer skills
What we offer
We are committed to providing our employees with what they deserved. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress, we provide:
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- Access to top tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage and various voluntary benefits.
- A 5% of base pay Company contribution to save for your retirement needs.
- 401(k) matching program (company matched .35 per dollar up to 5% of your base pay)
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto stock in the form of ADRs and includes matching Company shares.
- Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life (vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid bereavement leave).
- Regional and national discounts program for a multitude of leisure purposes and products
- Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
- Virgin Pulse Wellbeing Program with incentives to help with physical fitness, nutrition, sleep habits, stress management, 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, and explore the universe.
Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life."
Where you will be working
Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world's demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.
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 Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.