Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusionBuild your career with a global organisation that values your developmentDiversity is our strength. Bring your unique skills, experiences and perspectives to help our teams to thriveAbout the roleFinding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.We are looking for a Heavy Diesel Mechanic to perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across our fleet of heavy mobile equipment at our Dampier Salt Operations in Port HedlandThis is a great opportunity for a highly motivated trades person who is looking for a long-term career in mining. This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Port Hedland, Western Australia.Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor and working in an exciting environment within the Mobile Maintenance Team, you will be required to:Maintain a high level of safety awareness and comply with all Rio Tinto Company Policies and procedures,Maintain the harvester and tractor fleet and determine repair actions when required,Maintain the CAT and Komatsu dozer fleet and determine repair actions when required,Maintain the SCANIA haul truck/trailer fleet,Maintain the auxiliary equipment fleet of CAT graders, excavators, water truck and other MEM,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 / specificationWhat you’ll bringA commitment to the safety of yourself and your teamA Heavy Duty Fitter or Plant Mechanic trade qualificationExperienced maintaining and servicing Heavy Mobile EquipmentAn Australian manual drivers’ licenceEligible to work in Australia without requiring visa sponsorshipWhat we offerBe recognised for your contribution, thinking and hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progressA 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 coverOngoing 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)Where you’ll be workingDampier Salt Limited (DSL), located in Western Australia and comprising three solar operations – Dampier, Port Hedland and Lake MacLeod – is the world’s largest exporter of seaborne salt, with capacity to produce approximately 10.3 million tonnes every year.At our Lake MacLeod operations, we also mine and export gypsum to customers in Australia and Southeast Asia.#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.
