Advisor Conveyor Belts

Rio Tinto

Posted on:  24th Apr 2025
  • Global mining organisation with an exceptional safety culture

  • Access to industry-leading technical development programmes

  • Perth Based role – Operations Centre

  • Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits

Where we’re all welcome 

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 who we are. 

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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength.  The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.  

About the role 

Reporting to the MP&E Principal Spares & Disposals, you will work closely with supply vendors, transport and logistics operators, Site Ops, warehouse teams and external vendors to manage supply chain logistics of conveyor belt throughout the asset lifecycle

Key Responsibilities:

  • Executing supply chain logistics of conveyor belts and splice kits, including procurement, transport, storage and disposal, to ensure stock availability across all RTIO operations

  • Utilising and updating “Belt Management Program (BMP)” to manage centralised supply chain management

  • Execute “Out of cycle” requests to facilitate belt change-outs and minimise downtime

  • Liaise with Commercial team and belt suppliers to ensure DIFOT targets are met

  • Manage BOM (belt and splice kit) for all conveyors

  • Collaborating with Business Units and Sites to share learnings / support replication opportunities

  • Coaching, mentoring and training for better awareness of belt management process within Sites and other team members

  • Coordinate new belt in / used belt out model maximising use of existing belt delivery resources and backloads

  • Coordinate logistics to reduce legacy stockpiles of used belt in yards on site using any underutilised resources or backloads available

  • Adhoc site visits to audit stock levels, disposal yards and maintain relationships

What you’ll bring  

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and highly effective communication skills

  • Ability to create and maintain a strong network and collaborate effectively with key stakeholders

  • Experience in supply chain & work management or ability to quickly learn processes & relevant SAP transactions

  • Experience or interest in sustainable disposal & recycling methods

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

  • 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               

  • 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)

  • Possible domestic relocation assistance

Where you’ll be working 

This role is primarily based between the Operations Centre at Perth Airport and Central Park in the Perth CBD with occasional Adhoc travel to site operations as required.

The role will be based in Perth at both the Operations Centre. Our state-of-the-art Operations Centre (OC) located near the Perth domestic airport, operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to coordinate our integrated network of mines, rail, power and ports. It enables all our mines, ports and rail systems to be operated from a single location, optimising site activities from 1,500km away.

About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice MattersAt 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.

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