Belt Asset Health Technician

About the role  

We are looking for QA/QC Belt Asset Health Technicians for upcoming opportunities 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. Whether you’re new to your profession or experienced in your field, and whatever industry you have exposure to, we have opportunities that will provide interesting work and growth opportunities for everyone.   

You’ll be part of a friendly and high performing team, supported by your leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You’ll work 8 days on, 6 off roster with night shift if required, which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life. 

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

Reporting to the QA/QC Supervisor, you will:   

• Verify splicing quality and ensure all belt repairs meet RTIO standards and OEM specifications.

• Document QA/QC processes including photos, measurements, and compliance reports.

• Monitor belt asset health using condition monitoring tools and report findings to supervisors.

• Support shutdowns and maintenance activities, ensuring QA/QC sign-off before commissioning.

• Maintain accurate records in SAP and QA systems for traceability and continuous improvement.

• Identify improvement opportunities in belt maintenance practices and contribute to safety initiatives.

• Collaborate with crews and contractors to uphold RTIO’s safety culture and core values.

What you’ll bring   

• A commitment to safety and quality in everything you do.

• Cert III in Polymer Processing.

• Experience in conveyor belt maintenance and splicing.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow QA/QC processes.

• Manual C-Class driver’s licence (HR desirable).

• Familiarity with SAP / PDS (advantageous).

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.

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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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