Australia, Perth
Experience: 2-4 Years
Education Level: Secondary School
Mining
Closing: 29 August 2025

Introduction

You will Maintain Fixed Plant equipment by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks

What are you going to do 

  • Follow all Rio Tinto standards, policies, and procedures.

  • Promote a strong safety culture by encouraging safety awareness, compliance, and prioritising safe practices in all operations.

  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing opportunities for enhancement using Rio Tinto best practices.

  • Work collaboratively with other teams and stakeholders to achieve operational goals.

  • Perform both preventative and corrective maintenance on all equipment.

  • Carry out regular inspections of fixed plant assets and determine necessary repairs.

  • Support continuous improvement projects to enhance safety, reduce risk, and lower costs.

  • Use SAP to accurately record, assign, and complete maintenance tasks to required standards.

  • Safely isolate equipment for maintenance and operational activities.

  • Organise equipment, materials, and resources to meet planned objectives.

  • Report any issues with fixed plant assets, team practices, or procedures.

  • Maintain high-quality maintenance standards while improving equipment reliability and availability.

Essential skills and knowledge 

* Fixed Plant operational experience, diagnostic fault-finding abilities

* Basic understanding of SAP maintenance systems or similar

* Ability to work cooperatively in a small team, flexibility to business needs Hydraulic, pneumatic experience, basic welding, oxy cutting preferred Qualifications:

* A Current Western Australian 'C' Class Driver's Licence (Manual)

* HR Driver's License (preferable) * Mechanical Engineering/Fitting trade qualification

* Confined Space, Working at Heights, First Aid Certificates

* High Risk Work Licences - LF, WP, DG / RB and OHTC preferred

What we offer 

  • FIFO from Perth with flexible roster options (8/6, 7/7 day/night) or residential opportunities available.
  • Competitive base salary plus annual bonus, with Australia-wide relocation support.
  • Camp accommodation featuring high-quality village facilities.
  • Access to RioExcel technical pathways and Women in Aluminium development programs.
  • Dedicated Indigenous employee support, including Indigenous Support Advisors and career progression programs.
  • Safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture supported by strong policies and leadership commitment.
  • Ongoing training, education assistance, and clear pathways to Supervisor, Inspector, or Specialist roles.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
    • Subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
    • Company-provided insurance cover
    • Attractive employee share scheme
    • Salary packaging options
    • Family-friendly health and wellbeing support
    • Paid leave for annual, personal, parental, and cultural reasons

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking, and your hard work - and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

MG

Michael Garcia

+61 8 9429 5662