Electrical Tradesperson – Reduction Line Maintenance

Tradesperson Electrical – Reduction Maintenance

• Relocation assistance provided
• Develop transferrable skills with a renowned global Mining & Minerals company
• Pioneers in producing low carbon, high purity aluminium using renewable hydroelectricity

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter (NZAS), known as Tiwai by locals, are on the look-out for curious minded individuals who want to take on a rewarding career with us! 2025 is set to be an exciting year for our teams, with activities across a range of site-based initiatives for both people and processes.

We are looking for a NZ Registered Electrical Tradesperson.

Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools and training they need to do their job.

The successful applicant will be working Shift Roster 2 (2 x 12 hour days 8am to 8pm and 2 x 12 hour nights 8pm to 8am then 4 days off.

You’ll follow a structured process to optimise preventative maintenance tactics and minimise overall business costs. With a demonstrated commitment to improving safety, cost and productivity, responsibilities include:

• Accountability for breakdown maintenance, planned preventative maintenance on numerous Reduction equipment including cranes, compressors, pot cells, conveying systems along with the maintenance and repair of associated equipment.
• Promote and identify HSE opportunities to improve equipment, processes and behaviours

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered, you’ll have:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and the team.
• Experience in a heavy commercial / Industrial background will be highly regarded.
• An Industrial or commercial background.
• The ability to multitask and prioritise work.
• A high standard of communication, respect for others and an ability to work productively within a team environment.
• Willingness to develop and grow with the business.
• A strong continuous improvement drive.
• Committed to your growth and development and the development of yourself and the team.

What we offer

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical assistance scheme
• Leadership committed to your growth, development and inclusion in the workplace
• Attractive share investment scheme
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) including long service leave
• Access to transport assistance between Invercargill and Tiwai
• Competitive superannuation programme
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Mobile phone allowance

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto Aluminium – Pacific Operations. Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world’s most widely used metals.

Active in the sector for more than 110 years, today we operate large-scale, high-quality bauxite mines and alumina refineries, and have the world’s most modern and competitive aluminium smelter portfolio.

Our Pacific Operations sites are located along the east coast of Australia, at the tip of the Northern Territory and in New Zealand’s south. With more than 6,000 employees, we operate a full value chain approach—mining, refining and smelting. Our portfolio includes four bauxite mines, two refineries, four smelters and one power station, and is supported by technical experts located in our Brisbane hub, including a fully operational Operations Centre for our bauxite mines https://tiwaistories.co.nz/

Invercargill, New Zealand’s southernmost city is the commercial hub of Southland. The city is famous for its’ easy access to outdoor adventure—fly fishing, snow sports, rugged terrain, waterfalls and wildlife—with a balance of all the modern facilities you would expect from a thriving city, with well-regarded schools, child care, restaurants, creative and cultural experiences, shopping and sporting opportunities. 

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 Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ 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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