Track Protection Officer

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YURRA - Traffic Management and Track Protection Supervisor- Western Australia

About us :

Yurra is majority owned by all Yindjibarndi people via Yindjibarndi Wealth Pty Ltd, a wholly owned investment entity established for the Yindjibarndi people post the signing of the Land Use Agreement with Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) in July 2013. We are a Pilbara Aboriginal Business headquartered in Karratha that is proudly committed to driving long-term, economically sustainable businesses to achieve our goal of delivering positive economic, cultural and community benefits to the people and communities whose lands we operate.

Yurra is part of the Yindjibarndi’s community’s strategy for sustainability and self-determination, being the entity that is responsible for providing services in the mining, oil and gas and infrastructure market sectors.

We have over 400 employees and several operating divisions including Facilities Management, Civil Projects, Civil Maintenance, Commercial and domestic building construction and maintenance, Industrial Services and Landscape Construction.

About the position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated RIO TINTO Track Protection Officer (TPO) to join our team on a fixed-term, full-time basis. As a TPO, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of rail operations by implementing and monitoring track protection measures.

Your strong problem-solving and communication skills, combined with your ability to work both autonomously and within a team, will be crucial in maintaining operational efficiency and safety. Flexibility and a can-do attitude are essential, as this role requires working various rosters, including 1x 14 / 7, as well as some casual Adhoc Positions.

2 : 1 Roster to commence August

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of personnel working on or near rail tracks by implementing effective track protection measures.
• Conduct thorough site assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure all safety protocols are in place.
• Communicate effectively with train controllers, rail workers, and other stakeholders to coordinate track protection activities.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with rail safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain detailed records of track protection activities, incidents, and any safety breaches.
• Provide on-site supervision and guidance to work crews, ensuring all safety procedures are followed.
• Respond promptly to any safety incidents or emergencies, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and reviews to continuously improve rail safety practices.

To be successful for this role, you must have :

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What you need to do next :

If the above excites you and you believe you have the potential to excel in this role APPLY now as we would love to hear from you.

If you want to stand out, (as we do get a lot of applications : ) attach a short, personalised cover letter addressing how you meet the key outcomes of the role.

For more information about who we are and what we do please visit our website :

www.yurra.com.au

Please note :

Applicants must hold full time legal working rights in Australia to be eligible for this position.

This is not an entry level role

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