Experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters & Auto Electricians

We encourage Indigenous Peoples and women to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

• The perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community


• Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority


• Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better

We're better together

Join our supportive Mobile Equipment Maintenance teams at our Pilbara Operations and you’ll have opportunities to learn and continue to grow your career as we find better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Reporting to the Supervisor you will be part of a team, working a lifestyle friendly 8 on; 6 off roster, fly in; fly out which may include a combination of day/night shifts depending on your role and site, from Perth, Busselton, or Geraldton.

We have opportunities for experienced and safety-focused:

• Heavy Diesel Fitters


• Auto-Electricians

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team


• A Heavy Diesel or Auto Electrical Trade Certificate


• Current C class Driver’s License


• Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset


• Mining experience is preferred, however we are open to skills gained in other industries

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn’t align 100%, we still want to hear from you.

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.


• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority


• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto


• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia


• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus


• 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, cultural leave)

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment


• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.


• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

Where we’re all welcome

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 who we are.

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

Who we are

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.

Where you’ll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world’s largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world’s largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

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