AddressPit Patroller / AHS Field Builder
- We particularly welcome Indigenous people of Australia and Women to apply for this role as we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.
- Permanent employmentwhich includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make life better for you and your loved ones.
- Balanced Work-Life Rhythm:Our even time family-friendly roster provides a harmonious balance between career and home life ensuring you spend more time with your loved ones and doing the things outside of work, that matter most to you.
Where we're all welcome
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.
At 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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
Are you passionate about technology? Do you have a drive to achieve safety and production targets while working in a dynamic and fast paced mining environment amongst some of the world's largest robots? If you answered yes to both of those, then you could be our next Pit Patroller /Field Builder.
Working closely with Central Control, the Pit Patroller plays a crucial part in the overall safety and production of the pit. Also known as "The eyes of the Pit" you will be responsible for surveying and refining roads and locations, responding to AHT faults, working in with mobile plant operators to proactively manage pit conditions and assisting supervisors with leadership coverage as required.
The role is suited to a candidate who may have had experience in a similar position or in central control, you may be familiar with Frontrunner / Minestar or other fleet management systems and possess exceptional communication skills with natural leadership characteristics. We are also open to transferable skills and will provide all the necessary on the job training.
As a Pit Patroller / Field builder reporting to the Production Supervisor, your accountabilities will be:
- Undertake daily Pre- task Risk Assessments, perform all tasks in strict accordance to RTIO safety standards and procedures whilst championing a strong safety culture.
- Provide support to the production leadership team with activities such as assisting with and executing PSI's, leadership in the field interactions, attending Plan of Day and grade control meetings as required and working collaboratively with the Central Controller throughout the shift.
- Attending and correcting AHT faults and obstacle detection events, monitoring fleet performance, identifying hazards and communicating with the supervisors/central control potential safety and production constraints such as inclement weather, slippery or dusty environments, road conditions, dig unit moves and assisting in escorting unequipped vehicles safely through AHT area.
- Surveying and refining roads, dumps and locations to ensure safe and efficient haulage, managing critical taught courses such as crusher, fuel bay and park up locations and ensuring dumping and dig locations are secured and demarcated if not in use.
- Assist Dig unit operators in improving spot times, continuously monitoring windrow heights, post blast inspections, demarcation and Pit signage duties, assist with hot-seating plans and transporting pit personnel to their relevant work areas in a safe and timely fashion.
- Provide training to other team members and actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
What you'll bring
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- An Australian C Class manual drivers' licence or higher
- Ability to work safely and cooperatively in a team, demonstrating flexibility to business requirements
- You must be currently be residing in WA
- Proof of permanent Australian residency with full working rights without the need for sponsorship
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
- Be 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
- Fly direct to site from Albany on lifestyle friendly 8 days on 6 days off, 7 nights on 7 off roster
- Full relocation may be provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
- 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, cultural leave)
- To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives - at a time that suits them
- Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue
We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you'll also have access to:
- Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
- Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.
- Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.
Who we are
Rio 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 and meet opportunities.
Where you'll be working
In 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.
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