Pit Patroller

• Join our team and bring your Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) expertise to a World Class mining company

• Experience as a Pit Patroller/ Field Builder is essential to thrive in this role. 
• 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off FIFO from Perth or Geraldton – Marandoo

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role 

Are you passionate about technology and excited to work with some of the world’s largest autonomous machines? Do you thrive in a fast-paced mining environment and have a strong focus on safety and production targets? If so, you could be our next Pit Patroller at our Marandoo Mining Operation. 

In this vital role, you’ll collaborate closely with Central Control to ensure the safety and efficiency of the pit operations. Known as “The Eyes of the Pit,” you’ll be responsible for surveying and refining roads and locations, responding to AHS faults, working alongside mobile plant operators to proactively manage pit conditions, and supporting supervisors with leadership duties as needed.

We’re looking for candidates with experience in similar roles, step-up positions, or Central Control. Familiarity with systems like Frontrunner or Minestar and exceptional communication and leadership skills are highly valued. 

As a Pit Patroller / Field builder reporting to the Production Supervisor, your accountabilities will:  

• Undertake daily Pre- task Risk Assessments, perform all tasks in strict accordance to RTIO safety standards and procedures whilst championing a strong safety culture. 

• Provide support to the production leadership team with activities such as assisting with and executing PSI’s, leadership in the field interactions, attending Plan of Day and grade control meetings as required and working collaboratively with the Central Controller throughout the shift. 

• Attending and correcting Autonomous Haulage Truck (AHT) faults and obstacle detection events, monitoring fleet performance, identifying hazards and communicating with the supervisors/central control potential safety and production constraints such as inclement weather, slippery or dusty environments, road conditions, dig unit moves and assisting in escorting unequipped vehicles safely through AHT area. 

• Surveying and refining roads, dumps and locations to ensure safe and efficient haulage, managing critical taught courses such as crusher, fuel bay and park up locations and ensuring dumping and dig locations are secured and demarcated if not in use. 

• Assist Dig unit operators in improving spot times, continuously monitoring windrow heights, post blast inspections, demarcation and Pit signage duties, assist with hot-seating plans and transporting pit personnel to their relevant work areas in a safe and timely fashion.

• Provide training to other team members and actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives.

About you  

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team 

• An Australian C Class manual drivers’ licence or higher  
• Experience with Minestar or Frontrunner systems
• Currently working in a mining operation
• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work safely and cooperatively in a team, demonstrating flexibility to business requirements 

• You must be currently be residing in WA 

• Proof of permanent Australian residency with full working rights and without the need for sponsorship 

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 

• Fly direct to Marandoo from Perth or Geraldton on lifestyle friendly 8 days on 6 days off, 7 nights on 7 days off roster  

• 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 

• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more. 

Where you’ll be working

The Marandoo mine is located at the foot of Mount Bruce adjacent to the Karijini National Park, 50 km east of the town of Tom Price. Marandoo is known for its picturesque hills and mountain ranges. Our operation currently employs a fly-in fly-out workforce.

Apply now to become a valuable member of our team!

Applications for this role will close on 24/04/2026, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier.

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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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