Mechanical Fitter / Fixed Plant Maintainer - Owner Miner (Rio Tinto)

About the Company :

Rio Tinto is a globally recognized leader in the mining sector, committed to operational excellence, safety, and sustainable practices. With a strong focus on innovation and workforce development, they offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where safety and productivity are paramount.

Position Overview :

We are seeking skilled and safety-conscious Mechanical Fitters experienced in maintaining fixed plant equipment by carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks in a safe and efficient manner. The successful candidates will work closely with Supervisors and Mine Maintenance Coordinators to maintain operational efficiency while adhering to rigorous safety and compliance standards. This role plays a critical part in supporting production and site operations within a structured and safety-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct routine inspections of fixed plant assets and determine repair action when required
• Complete preventative and corrective maintenance for all equipment
• Utilise SAP to ensure that maintenance tasks are recorded, assigned correctly and completed to the relevant standard / specification
• Use of SAP to accurately record maintenance tasks
• Isolate equipment for maintenance and operational tasks
• Arrange for suitable equipment and materials to be available and appropriate allocation of resources to achieve planned outcomes

Benefits :

• Competitive remuneration package, approximately $155,000 + superannuation
• Fully subsidised Medibank Private Essentials Silver Plus Hospital cover
• Paid parental leave options (4.5 months full pay or 9 months half pay)
• Annual target incentive of $10,000
• Flexible FIFO or residential roster options including 8 / 6, 7 / 7, or 4 / 4 / 6 day rotations from various location throughout WA
• Other FIFO options; Perth, Busselton, Albany, Geraldton, Broome, Derby

Requirements :

• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required
• Valid Class C manual driver’s licence
• Mechanical Engineering / Fitting trade qualification
• Confined Space, Working at Heights, First Aid Certificates
• High Risk Work Licences – LF, WP, DG / RB and OHTC (preferred)
• Ability to successfully pass medical assessments and drug & alcohol screening

Diversity & Inclusion :

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Apply now or send your email through if you have any questions. Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Daanica DeWolfe

Stellar Recruitment

daanica.d@stellarrecruitment.com.au