Superintendent Maintenance

Superintendent Maintenance

• FIFO from Perth to West Angelas

• Leadership role within Maintenance Operations – Rail Port & Core Services

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.

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

As the Superintendent Maintenance, you will lead a team of Maintenance Supervisors and asset management professionals to deliver the Asset Maintenance Plan with excellence. Your role is pivotal in driving efficient asset management strategies that enhance operational performance and maximise returns from our asset portfolio.

Reporting to the Manager Maintenance, you will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Maintenance Supervisors and asset professionals

• Define staffing requirements and support recruitment, onboarding, and development planning

• Oversee the implementation of asset maintenance plans to ensure reliability and availability

• Oversee utilities assets such as : generation transmission, network, hydrocarbon, water and fire services

• Support the deployment of asset management objectives aligned with business goals

• Develop and manage detailed work packages and plans to optimise plant, labour, and equipment utilisation

• Ensure effective planning, organisation, and execution of maintenance activities

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety standards and procedures

• Monitor and improve departmental productivity while maintaining safe work practices

• Manage the maintenance budget and operating plan to minimise costs while achieving performance targets

• Track and report on key metrics including availability, reliability, and capital efficiency

• Work closely with other departments to ensure seamless integration of maintenance activities across the operation

• Provide strategic input to support continuous improvement and operational excellence

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset

• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and supervise a team of Maintenance Supervisors and asset management professionals

• A strong understanding and exposure of utilities assets such as : generation transmission, network, hydrocarbon, water and fire services

• Problem-Solving: Capability to analyse and solve problems without clear precedent

• Budget Management: Experience in developing and managing maintenance budgets and operating plans

• Staffing and Development: Ability to define staffing needs, assess criteria, and develop team members

• Collaboration: Proficiency in collaborating closely with other functions to achieve objectives

• A Current Western Australian ‘C’ Class Driver's Licence

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 & cultural leave)

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

• Possible domestic relocation assistance

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

• 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

This role will be offered at our West Angelas site on a 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off (9-day fortnight) FIFO roster from Perth. Located 110km west of Newman, West Angelas operates on a fly-in fly-out roster from Perth, Broome and Busselton.

West Angelas is a pioneer in autonomous technologies – it was the first site to trial autonomous haul trucks and incorporate autonomous drilling into our operations in 2008, and we continue to have one of the largest mining fleets in the Pilbara.

Our high-grade, low-phosphorous Marra Mamba orebody is an integral part of the Pilbara Blend, contributing both lump and fines products on around four trains each day. At the West Angelas hub there are state-of-the-art power generation and refueling facilities. These facilities supply power and diesel fuel to the East Pilbara mine sites.

The future is bright at West Angelas with ongoing growth projects at Deposits C and D, as well as additional deposits under study providing enormous opportunities for personal development and career growth.

About Rio Tinto

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 situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

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.

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