- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion.
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Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits.
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The perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community.
We’re Finding Better Ways to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for a High Voltage (HV) Electrical Maintainer to join our team and support the safe, reliable and efficient maintenance of electrical and high voltage assets across site.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the application of effective whole-of-life asset management practices, supporting the safe and efficient operation of critical site infrastructure.
The role is offered on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster, with the option for residential living in Pannawonica, which is preferred for this position. This is a day shift only role (6am–6pm), with participation in an on-call roster.
Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor and working in a collaborative and safety-focused team within Utilities Maintenance, you will be:
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Conducting inspections, scheduled and breakdown maintenance, as well as supporting project upgrades across site assets
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Supporting the maintenance and operation of electrical and HV systems to ensure reliability and performance
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Troubleshooting faults and restoring equipment to minimise downtime
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Working across transmission and distribution infrastructure, including key utilities assets
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Contributing to preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives
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Maintaining compliance with site standards and safe work practices
You will be working across a range of utilities assets, including:
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Electrical transmission and distribution systems up to 132kV
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Transformers and specialty electrical apparatus
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Power quality and supply for the Pannawonica Township
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Fuel delivery and hydrocarbon infrastructure
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Compressed air systems
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Water and wastewater management systems
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Providing electrical support to mechanical and hydrocarbons team
About you
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A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
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Strong understanding of RTIO safety systems with demonstrated commitment to health and safety
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WA A Grade Electrical Licence (mandatory)
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Current Manual driver’s licence (mandatory)
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Demonstrated experience in electrical and industrial maintenance, ideally within a similar environment
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Experience with PLCs and SCADA systems
Desirable
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HR Class Drivers Licence
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HV switching qualification
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Cert III in Water Operations
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Cert IV in Instrumentation
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High Risk Work Licence – LF, CV, DG, WP
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
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A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
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A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
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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
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Attractive share ownership plan
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Company provided insurance cover
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Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
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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)
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Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
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Possible domestic relocation assistance
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About Rio Tinto
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 situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
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 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.
