Specialist Track Engineer (Rail Maintenance)

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion

• 5:2 | 4:3 roster either residential in Karratha or FIFO from Perth

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 
 

We are looking for a Specialist Track Engineer [Rail Maintenance] to lead a small team within the Rail Maintenance Asset Assurance Track team.
 

The Asset Assurance Track team provide engineering support to the Rail Network Maintenance (RNM) Condition Monitoring, Asset Replacement, and Response teams to manage and maintain the track assets (turnouts, level crossings, insulated glued joints, etc.) in accordance with RTIO Standards, maximising life and availability. 
 

Reporting to the Senior Track Engineer based in Karratha, you will be required to:

• Aid defect response, management, and removal, minimising risk and business impact AFARP

• Perform inspections and audits of track infrastructure and maintenance activities to provide assurance to the business the asset is being managed accordance with the required standards or, controls have been implemented to manage the risk and operational impact

• Provide technical requirements for scope of works that meet the business objectives and RTIO Standards

• Develop a prioritised quarterly Asset Replacement work bank in conjunction with Condition Monitoring, Asset Replacement and Planning teams

• Provide engineering input into the planning and scheduling of maintenance and replacement of rail assets.  Interface with other work steams [Resurfacing, Re-rail, Ballast Cleaning, etc.] to enable and optimise the execution of the work and achieve an effective result

• Review maintenance processes and procedures to improve safety and asset performance

• Analyse operating performance of assets, recommend and implement improvement projects to eliminate defects

• Analyse performance of maintenance activities and repair works to determine effectiveness

• Assess risk and provide direction to the execution teams and Engineers where:  the Standards are silent or ambiguous; or we are unable to comply to Standards and need to manage deviations or non-conformances  

• Assess the condition of the track to determine the safe track operating speed, open the track to traffic post works, remove TSRs and/or apply speed restrictions

• Contribute to the management and quality of asset data
   

What you’ll bring   
 

To succeed in this role, you will have a minimum of:

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• Tertiary qualification in either Mechanical or Civil engineering

• 5+ years experience in a rail maintenance or engineering role

• High level knowledge of Railway Track Engineering concepts and principles

• Current C Class Drivers Licence
   

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.
 

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

• 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 leave)

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

• Possible domestic relocation assistance
   

Where you’ll be working 
 

Our privately owned and operated rail network is an essential part of our integrated production process and services our 16 mines across the Pilbara via almost 2,000 km of track. With rail depots located at Tom Price, Cape Lambert and Dampier (7 Mile), most trains are autonomously operated and typically comprise three locomotives and 240 ore cars stretching to approximately 2.4 kilometres in length. We are also applying and adapting technology to improve safety and productivity across our rail network.
 

Our port facilities consist of four shipping terminals located on the Pilbara coast at Dampier and Cape Lambert which form an essential part of our logistics process. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, iron ore stockpiling, product blending and ship loading.

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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