- Work amongst high performing teams
- Fantastic opportunity to progress your career further
- FIFO roster (day or shift) – FIFO from Perth or regional hubs
About the role
We are looking for Operators (Mine Water Management) for upcoming opportunities to be part of our Mine Water Management/ Dewatering Teams across various sites in the Pilbara. These roles are a great opportunity for safety conscious individuals looking to continually improve and contribute to our culture and world class asset.
Working on an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster and reporting to the Mine Water Management Supervisor, you will:
- Support the safety culture and ensure that the RTIO core values are adhered at all times
- Installing/moving and removing poly pipelines, feeder cables, diesel pumping systems and associated plant (valving/control) for Open Cut Mining Operations
- Diagnosing basic pumping problems within the system
- Installing and removing bore pumps as part of a team
- Maintaining a working knowledge of all task instructions and procedures to ensure they are adhered to at all times
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping in and out of the workshops and other areas to ensure a safe work environment and effectively managing risks
- Working proactively and efficiently in a team environment
- General labouring and other tasks as required by the Supervisor
What you’ll bring
To be considered for this role, you will have:
- Australian Driver’s License (C-class) Manual
- High Risk Work Licenses (LF, WP, DG, CN) – (preferred)
- Commitment to health and safety
What’s on 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 site from Perth on lifestyle friendly 8 days on 6 days off, 7 nights on 7 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, read more about the huge range of benefits here.
About us
As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.
Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.
Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce
We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.
Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.
Please note, to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions. You may also be required to complete on-line assessments as part of the selection process.
This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia.
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Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.
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- 2022 - PresentManager Projects - Energy DevelopmentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2021Superintendent Operations CentreBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2020Development / Drill and Blast SuperintendentPilbara, Western Australia
- 2019Deputy Quarry ManagerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2018Development SupervisorPilbara, Western Australia
- 2017Senior Engineer of Drill, Blast and SurveyPilbara, Western Australia
- 2016Production EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2015Mine scheduler - 2 week plannerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2014Drill and Blast EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2012Graduate Mining EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2022 – PresentPrincipal Advisor – Operations ProjectsSept-Îles, Quebec, Canada
- 2018Port Operations and MaintenanceSept-Îles, Quebec, Canada
- 2015Superintendent Railway Asset Reliability and PlanningSept-Îles, Quebec, Canada
- 2014Chief Engineer Execution – Port Facilities & Rolling StockSept-Îles, Quebec, Canada
- 2007Project Manager – Port Facilities and Rolling StockSept-Îles, Quebec, Canada
- 2006Primary Ore Field Maintenance – Team LeaderSept-Îles, Quebec, Canada
- 2005Project Engineering – Project Engineer Grad Development ProgramSept-Îles, Quebec, Canada
Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.