Experienced Production Operators - Hope Downs

Rio Tinto
Perth
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsSkills: ["Safety mindset","Teamwork","Inclusion","Respect","Upskilling"]

Operate large-scale mining equipment to extract iron ore at Hope Downs, working with Rio Tinto’s Mining Operations teams across the Pilbara. You’ll safely run D10/D11 diggers and dozers, prepare material for processing and shipment, and follow an FIFO roster (8/6/7/7). Join a supportive team led by a Supervisor, with opportunities to upskill and grow while maintaining safety as the top priority.

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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
2 weeks ago

Experienced Production Operators - Hope Downs

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Job Summary

Operate large-scale mining equipment to extract iron ore at Hope Downs, working with Rio Tinto’s Mining Operations teams across the Pilbara. You’ll safely run D10/D11 diggers and dozers, prepare material for processing and shipment, and follow an FIFO roster (8/6/7/7). Join a supportive team led by a Supervisor, with opportunities to upskill and grow while maintaining safety as the top priority.
Location: Perth
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations

Key Responsibilities

  • •Safely operate large-scale mining equipment to extract iron ore.
  • •Prepare extracted material for processing and shipment to global customers.
  • •Operate digger/dozer equipment (D10, D11) within FIFO operations.
  • •Follow a roster of 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off.
  • •Support team goals by growing under your Supervisor and upskilling other team members as a subject matter expert.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceAnnual BonusPaid ParentalPaid LeaveSalary PackagingCompany Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •Hold a full manual C Class licence.
  • •Commit to the safety of yourself and your team.
  • •Have experience working in an open cut production environment operating large-scale equipment.
  • •Demonstrate respect for others and an inclusive mindset.
  • •ERT experience is an advantage (though not essential).
Experience:MiningOpen cutProduction operations
Skills:Safety mindsetTeamworkInclusionRespectUpskilling
Licenses:Full manual C Class license
Tech Stack:D10D11DozerDigger

Company Brief

Rio Tinto
Global mining and metals company that explores, mines, processes, and markets mineral resources including iron ore, aluminum, copper, and lithium. Supplies raw materials to industries worldwide across energy, infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1873
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