Locomotive Fitter

Job Highlights

• 6:6 Roster

• Karratha/Dampier residential role

• 12 month contract

About our Client

Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure. Rio Tinto are expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs and improved health, safety and environmental performance.

What You Will Be Doing

An ongoing position exists for an experienced locomotive maintainer at Rio Tinto's 7 Mile Rail Facility. In this role, you will be required to

• Perform fitting and mechanical maintenance tasks, from overhauls and major engine servicing, bogie overhauls and fitment, to minor level servicing and provisioning.

• Perform emergency repairs to locomotives.

• Replaces locomotive and diesel engine components including but not limited to wheels or trucks, traction motors, springs, couplers, draft gear assembly, gear cases, cylinder heads, air compressors, and turbo chargers

• Perform daily service of locomotive units: fuels, waters, lubrication and oils.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in a similar position

• Relevant Australian recognised trade certification

• 2 + years post trade experience in a similar role

• Manual C Class Australian issued Drivers Licence (minimum)

About WorkPac

Awarded Large Recruitment Agency of the year by SEEK, WorkPac is Australia's leading, privately owned recruitment provider to the mining, construction, engineering, light industrial and healthcare sectors. We are proud to partner with some of the country's leading companies to deliver rewarding permanent, contract, temporary and traineeship recruitment opportunities.

Apply Now

Click onto the apply button. For more information contact:

Fran Colorito - Recruitment Coordinator

Phone contact: 08 6462 1***

WorkPac - Industrial Mining

Reference no. TMPRIJ202376187

At WorkPac, we recognise we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.