Supervisor Electrical

Utilities Supervisor Electrical​

• FIFO from Perth or Busselton to Greater Hope Downs

• 8 days on, 6 days off roster – means time for things that matter the most

• Impactful leadership opportunity offering exposure and diverse 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

At Rio Tinto, we believe that great leadership is driven by passion, purpose, and people. We’re looking for an inspiring leader to guide, mentor, and develop our Electrical Maintenance team—someone who thrives on building inclusive, high-performing teams where every voice is heard and valued.

In this role as an Electrical Supervisor of our Greater Hope Downs operations, you’ll provide hands-on leadership in the safe and efficient execution of electrical activities at the site level. You’ll play a key role in aligning team performance with operational goals, while fostering a culture that celebrates diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and mutual respect.

If you’re ready to lead with heart, drive innovation through inclusion, and make a real impact—this is your opportunity to power progress at Rio Tinto.

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

• Manage key safety investigations, prepare reports and recommendations, and implement corrective and preventive action

• Appointment as Statutory Supervisor under WHS (Mines)Regulations 2022 with functions as per Schedule 26

• Appointment as Electrical Supervisor under WHS (Mines)Regulations 2022 with functions as per Schedule 26

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including statutory obligations

• Ensure compliance to relative legislation, including maintaining statutory electrical inspections and records as required by WHS​

• Organise and manage the execution of Utilities Electrical work performed​

• Responsible for team members training and compliance

• Manage Utilities Electrical activities to maximise productivity while minimizing cost and environmental impact​

• Plan daily work and complete daily inspections of all work areas and regular on the job interactions with the team to develop a safe and efficient work culture​

• Use SAP to raise and approve notifications, maintain team capacities, and ensure maintenance activity information is captured​

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Electrical Maintenance personnel​

• Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption to operations while maintenance and improvements are being performed

What you’ll bring

As a key leader, you will be responsible for mentoring, coaching, and developing a high-performing and diverse team. Your leadership will ensure the safe and effective execution of electrical maintenance activities, aligned with our operational objectives and safety standards.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A current ‘C’ Class Manual Driver’s Licence

• A valid WA Electrical Workers Licence

• High Voltage Switching Operator Certificate

• Current First Aid certification

• Completion of the Statutory Supervisor Legal Exam

• Approved Risk Management Training: BSBWHS411 and RIIRIS402E or BSBWHS414

We are looking for someone who is passionate about leading with integrity, values diverse perspectives, and is committed to developing others. If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey with a company that values safety, innovation, and inclusion—we’d love to hear from you.

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you. 

We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to 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  

• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia  

• 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)  

• Work on Country with a residential role which offers company housing and financial support with living expenses including rent and utilities (power and water)

• 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.

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:

• 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 on a FIFO roster from either Perth or Busselton on a family friendly 8 days on, 6 days off roster.

This roster is designed to support better work-life balance, helping you stay connected to both your role and what matters most outside of work.

Located 100km north-west of Newman, Hope Downs 1 is a joint venture managed and operated by Rio Tinto, working in conjunction with nearby site Hope Downs 4. Hope Downs 1 provides exceptional career growth and opportunities, and the village provides excellent facilities for its FIFO workers.

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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.

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.

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