Track Machine Operator Maintainer - Karratha

Rio Tinto
Perth
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Data Science & Machine LearningEducation: certificationSkills: ["Safety","Communication","Fault-finding","Diagnostics","Independent work"]

Safely maintain and operate track resurfacing machines, including tampers, regulators, and dynamic stabilisers, as part of Rio Tinto’s Track Machine Operations team. Work from the 2 Mile facility and travel/stay across the RTIO Rail network with residential or FIFO options. Execute scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance, perform fault finding and rectification, keep accurate SAP records, and support reliability improvements and knowledge sharing.

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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
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Track Machine Operator Maintainer - Karratha

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Job Summary

Safely maintain and operate track resurfacing machines, including tampers, regulators, and dynamic stabilisers, as part of Rio Tinto’s Track Machine Operations team. Work from the 2 Mile facility and travel/stay across the RTIO Rail network with residential or FIFO options. Execute scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance, perform fault finding and rectification, keep accurate SAP records, and support reliability improvements and knowledge sharing.
Location: Perth
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Data Science & Machine Learning
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Adhere to safety, environmental, and quality standards and comply with Rio Tinto procedures and legislative requirements.
  • •Maintain and operate rail resurfacing equipment per the weekly schedule, performing fault finding and rectification as needed.
  • •Conduct scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance in line with Rio Tinto standards and OEM specifications.
  • •Collaborate with other functions and stakeholders to deliver maintenance duties.
  • •Maintain accurate records of work completed, parts used, and compliance with maintenance plans in SAP or equivalent systems.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceAnnual IncentiveParental LeaveRelocation

Key Requirements

  • •Strong commitment to safety and wellbeing for yourself and your team.
  • •Trade certificate in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • •Certificate II in Rail infrastructure (Resurfacing).
  • •2 years’ experience operating Plasser Track Machines.
  • •Plasser ALC experience (minimum 2 years), with Smart ALC highly desirable.
Experience:RailMaintenanceIndustrial automation
Education:Certification / Diploma
Skills:SafetyCommunicationFault-findingDiagnosticsIndependent work
Licenses:C Class Driver’s LicenseHeavy Rigid driver’s license
Certifications:Certificate II Rail infrastructure (Resurfacing)Trade certificate in Mechanical EngineeringPlasser SMART ALC
Tech Stack:SAPIndustrial control systemsAutomationElectrical schematicsWiring diagrams

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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