AHS (Autonomous haulage systems) Coach

AHS (Autonomous haulage systems) Coach

• Be part of a group that values safety and inclusion
• Opportunity to develop solutions that shape the future of Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) through innovation and growth
• Brockman based role on FIFO role on an 8/6 roster from Perth
• Option to FIFO on 8/6 from Busselton, Albany and Geraldton also

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you. 

We are looking for an AHS (Autonomous haulage systems) Coach to join the Production Engineering team to provide autonomous haulage systems (AHS) productivity coaching and upskilling for mining teams, with an aim to build equipment operating proficiency from competent to excellent.

This role is suitable for an experienced high-performance operator/pit patroller with a drive for excellence and training others. 

Reporting to the Senior Production Engineer, you will:

• Adhere to all Rio Tinto health and safety standards, policies and procedures and report any safety hazards and risks to the appropriate channels
• Coach operators on both load and ancillary equipment to increase operational efficiency
• Coach team members on safe AHS behaviours, including safe loading practices and area management, safe dump interaction and pass area management
• Observe operating practices and suggest improvements to drive productivity with a data driven approach
• Review performance with operators and individually coach to improve key equipment and system KPIs (spot, load, swing times, dump configuration etc.)
• Liaise with OEMs to identify operational productivity best practices
• Lead recognition programs to improve operator productivity and highlight improvements
• Support pit patroller skill development and training plans, and develop training packages and pathway for leadership roles
• Utilise hot seat as mechanism to train operators on an ad hoc basis
• Foster continuous improvement to identify improvements to current practices and processes to improve productivity, including completing weekly RND audits and identifying AHS improvement initiatives
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of safety incidents and escalation to relevant supervisor where necessary.

This role is offered as FIFO role to Brockman on an 8/6 roster from Perth. Option to FIFO on 8/6 from Busselton, Albany and Geraldton also. 

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

What you’ll bring

You will have experience in operating dig units, AHS trainer and previous experience in Komatsu AHS systems within a large open pit mining environment. You will be someone who thrives on a challenge, can think outside of the box and has a good understanding of the fundamental AHS concepts that underpin value in the mining industry. Your exceptional relationship building skills coupled with your ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of business partners will also ensure your success in this role.

A manual ‘C’ class driver’s licence will be required. Prior experience with Komatsu autonomous haulage systems will also be advantageous. A high level of computer literacy, previous Pit Patroller Experience will be highly regarded.

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your 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

Applications close on 19^th January, 2022 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

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.

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.

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.