Maintainer Electrical
Rio Tinto
Electrical Maintainer – Residential Opportunity – Dampier
We particularly welcome Indigenous people of Australia and Women to apply for this role as we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.
Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make life better for you and your loved ones.
Find the perfect balance – our 8 days on 6 days off (day shift only) roster gives you more time to focus on what matters most: your family, your community, and your wellbeing.
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 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.
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
We have a vacancy for an Electrical Maintainer to join a team, reporting to the Supervisor, Utilities Dampier on an 8/6 roster. Additional rostered days on may be required due to absence of fellow Maintainers or peaks in work during shutdowns or network difficulties.
You will actively promote safety awareness and safe work practices, while maintaining electrical equipment.
This location covers assets forming part of the Power Transmission network to Parker Point, EII, Rail Facilities, Dampier Town, Hydrocarbons Facilities and Waste Water handling Plants. Experience with standby generation is also part of the role.
This role is an opportunity to further their career in a challenging environment.
The Role:
Execution of scheduled work plans and unplanned or/and breakdown work
Ensure compliance to all Statutory Electrical Regulations and Australian Standards
Promoting electrical awareness and safe work practices
Recommend improvements for existing processes and methods
Recording electrical installing work is entered in the Mine Site Log book for Registered Manager sign off.
Completion of Job Hazard Assessments, Take 5 and Critical Risk Management safety procedures.
What you’ll bring
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
'A' Grade Electrical Licence
Manual, C Class Driver's Licence
Experience in Hydrocarbons electrical installations
Proficient in use of the Microsoft Office and SAP maintenance systems
Knowledge of RTIO policies
At least 5 years’ experience in maintenance of electrical installations on a mine site or similar industry
Good interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills to achieve a positive safety attitude
Work with Contractor Management and Technical Advisor personnel
Provide electrical support to fellow mechanical and water Services teams.
It will also be beneficial if you have:
Experience in investigation, recording, reporting and acting on outcomes from electrical reports, incidents, hazards and faults
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 31 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. We strongly encourage women to apply.
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 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, cultural leave)
To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them
We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:
Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.
Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.
Who we are
Rio 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 and meet opportunities.
Where you’ll be working
Utilities, supports fellow teams at Pannawonica, Cape Lambert and Yurralyi Maya Power Station.
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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.
