High Voltage Electrician - Heavy Mobile Mining Equipment

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Job title: High Voltage Electrician – Heavy Mobile Mining Equipment

Company: Rio Tinto

Job description: High Voltage Electrician – Heavy Mobile Mining EquipmentWe encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

The perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community
Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better
8 on, 6 off – 7 on, 7 off shift roster ex Perth, Albany, Busselton, Broome & Geraldton

Together we build the futureJoin our supportive teams at on our Pilbara Operations and you’ll have opportunities to learn and continue to grow your career as we find better ways to provide the materials the world needs.Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor you will be part of a team, working a lifestyle friendly 8 on; 6 off or 8 on, 6 off, 7 on, 7 off roster, fly in; fly out which may include a combination of day/ night shifts depending on your role and site, from Perth, Busselton, Albany, Geraldton or Broome.About the roleFinding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.We are looking for enthusiastic and strong performing High Voltage Mobile Equipment Maintenance Electrician to perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across our extensive fleet of heavy mobile equipment.This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated tradesman who is looking for a long-term career in mining.This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth, and our regional FIFO hubs.Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the Mobile Maintenance Team, you will be required to:

Maintain a high level of safety awareness and comply with all RTIO Company Policies and procedures
Conduct routine inspections of the digger fleet and determine repair action when required
Actively contribute to continuous improvement projects – increasing safety whilst reducing risk & cost
Utilise SAP to ensure that maintenance tasks are recorded, assigned correctly and completed to the relevant standard / specification

What you’ll bring

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
An Electrical Trade Certificate
WA Electrical Licence
A HV Switching Ticket
Experienced maintaining Heavy Mining Equipment especially electric drive trucks
An Australian manual drivers’ licence
Eligible to work in Australia without requiring visa sponsorship

What we offerBe 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

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.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 they need to do their job.Where you’ll be workingIn the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world’s largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world’s largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.Diversity and InclusionWe 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.#gtsAbout Rio TintoRio 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 MattersAt 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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Location: Perth, WA

Job date: Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:07:58 GMT