Global mining organisation with an exceptional safety cultureOur friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority8:6 Roster to Tom PriceAbout the roleReporting into the Inland Signals Superintendent, This role is accountable and responsible for the maintenance of rail asset protection, condition monitoring equipment and rack scales to support the efficient operation of the railway.Key AccountabilitiesEnsure all work is conducted in compliance with relevant legislative requirements, Rio Tinto standards, policies, and procedures.Actively promote a positive safety culture, fostering safety awareness and compliance across the team.Maintain wayside & asset protection systems in alignment with the weekly maintenance schedulePerform fault finding and rectification of systems as required,Adhere to work management processes, including work orders via SAP.Raise quality notifications and ensure comprehensive history capture for all maintenance activities.Identify, evaluate, and implement improvement opportunities using Rio Tinto’s best practices and actively participate in improvement projects, proposing innovative solutions to maintenance processes.Collaborate with other functions and stakeholdersApply monitoring, sampling, and testing techniques to gather asset health data and provide low-level assessments on asset conditionCommunicate the outcomes of monitoring data analysis and prepare reportsPerform basic interpretation of data to identify potential asset defectsManage vendor relationships both on and off-siteProvide supervision to contractors as required for sites visitsAssist with equipment failure investigations and mitigation strategiesWhat you’ll bringEssential criteria for the role include:Sound understanding of the railway asset protection systems & principles of operation as well as the associated railway safeworking proceduresStrong background in heavy haul railProven experience in asset protection and monitoring systemsProven experience in IT/OC systems supportProficient in SAP and workflow management processesProficiency with monitoring and diagnostic tools to support predictive maintenance activitiesA current 'C' class driver's licencePreferred criteria for the role include:Relevant trade qualification in the field of Electronics or Communications or equivalent.Previous experience with maintaining wayside asset protection equipmentUNIX/LINUX operating system experienceKnowledge of radio/data communication systemsKnowledge of TCP/IP communications systemsMS office suite experienceKnowledge of Sandvik, Downer and Meridian track scales is highly desirable.What we offerBe recognized 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 priorityA permanent position working directly for Rio TintoA competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive programComprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate familyAttractive share ownership planCompany provided insurance coverExtensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging optionsCareer development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitionsOngoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing supportLeave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)Possible domestic relocation assistanceWhere you’ll be workingIn the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of .Tom Price is located in the central Pilbara, west of Karijini National Park and is our original Pilbara mine, currently employing residential and fly in fly out employees. It is known as one of the most attractive towns in the Pilbara with a high school, two primary schools a hospital and a high standard of recreational facilities.About 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.
