Refrigeration Maintainer

About the Role

Join Rio Tinto’s Fixed Plant Electrical team as a Refrigeration Maintainer, responsible for maintaining HVAC-R systems across our Tom Price operations. This role ensures the safety, comfort, and reliability of critical infrastructure supporting our workforce.

About Us

We prioritize the maximization of asset value through effective asset management practices. Our team is dedicated to delivering safe outcomes and sustainable physical assets through efficient application of our asset management strategy and business plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair refrigeration, chillers and air-conditioning systems across site.

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on critical assets.

• Operate mobile and lifting equipment safely.

• Use SAP and work management systems for task tracking.

• Promote and uphold Rio Tinto’s safety culture.

• Support continuous improvement and stakeholder collaboration.

What You'll Bring

• Certificate III in Mechanical Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or equivalent)

• Full Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Licence

• (Optional) Restricted Electrical Licence

• WA ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence (Manual); HR Licence preferred

• High-Risk Work Licences (Forklift LF, EWP) desirable

• Experience in mine site HVAC-R systems maintenance

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

• Leadership and mentoring capabilities

• Proficiency in SAP and building management systems

• Commitment to safety and compliance

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Career Pathways

Progression opportunities include:

• Supervisor

• Coordinator Fixed Plant

• Technical Asset Health roles

Join our team and be a part of driving value through efficient maintenance operations. If you have the technical expertise and collaborative spirit we're looking for, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our dynamic team.

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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