Superintendent Heavy Mining Equipment- Amrun

• Opportunity to lead, influence and drive Southern Operations (Amrun) Heavy Equipment maintenance operation
• Take control in a fast paced and hands on role
• Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle in an ideal residential environment; become part of the Weipa community!

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Leading on the frontline is one of the most important jobs in our business and comes with a huge amount of responsibility. We need you to motivate, inspire and keep your people safe and well.

With signature leadership training programmes, growing and developing is more than an opportunity – it is something we actively plan and make happen. Every day our leaders grow, while our rosters are designed to help you live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

We are looking for a Superintendent – HME Maintenance in our Southern Operations Heavy Equipment Workshops. This critical role provides leadership to successfully deliver maintenance activities for the Amrun Operation and its heavy equipment fleet, including 776 and 777 long haul trucks, 785 rear tippers, 993 loaders, D11 dozers and ancillary equipment.

Tasked with coordinating four operational crews to safely meet targets, this role is a great opportunity for an experienced leader to take the reins and effectively deliver the maintenance strategy for our agile bauxite mining operation.

Reporting to the Manager Plant & Maintenance and working in a challenging and exciting environment, you will:

• Coach and develop Supervisors and Crew Coordinators to continuously improve the HME and fleet performance;
• Manage major maintenance activities;
• Provide peer support to achieve the broader Weipa Portfolio objectives;
• Identify, lead and implement productivity enhancing initiatives;
• Drive a workshop culture aligned with Rio Tinto’s The Way We Work;
• Continue to integrate Critical Risk Management (CRM) and Human Performance (HP) into day to day operations and lead a safety culture of continuous improvement and safety leadership at all levels;
• Where required, effectively engage and consult with internal and external stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes are achieved for all matters.

What you’ll bring

• A demonstrated commitment to the safety of yourself and your team;
• Demonstrated leadership experience leading diverse teams of varying roles and abilities;
• A passion for developing your people and enabling their success;
• Mechanical tertiary or trade qualification – necessary to understand the technical aspects involved with the maintenance of heavy equipment across a mining operation;
• A strong commitment to Health Safety, Environment and local community;
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams of maintenance personnel;
• A demonstrated understanding of the work management process, and a commitment to that process;
• Ability to promote, mentor and drive a diverse way of thinking and ability to challenge the status quo;
• A Manual C Class Drivers Licence.

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 and meet opportunities.

What we offer

This position is a residential role in Weipa. The successful applicant will be supported with relocation if coming from outside of Weipa and will be eligible for company housing. This position is based at Amrun so you will be provided camp accommodation whilst on shift. This role’s shift arrangement is Day work only working a 9 day fortnight with flexible options in Weipa.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program.
• Weipa accommodation benefit
• Remote area allowance + Amrun allowance
• Remote area holiday travel assistance
• 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)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

Where you’ll be working

Our Weipa operations in Far North Queensland includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, shiploaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals.

Amrun, our newest mine, was completed in 2018 and will extend our Weipa bauxite operations by decades, significantly building on our 55-year history on the Western Cape, and providing jobs and supporting business growth in the region. The mine is located on traditional land. We work closely with the Traditional Owners to implement our agreements , ensuring that the benefits generated from mining support future generations and that important cultural heritage sites are identified and preserved.

Every Voice Matters

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.

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