Technician Mechanical Reliability

Technician Mechanical Reliability | Bell Bay, Tasmania

• Be part of a team that values safety, practical problem solving, and inclusion
• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Embrace the amazing lifestyle opportunity of Tasmania
• Dayshift – 5D on 2 off or 9 Day Fortnight or 4x 10hr day week (flex roster).

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Bell Bay Aluminium is seeking a Mechanical Reliability Technician to support the reliability, performance, and safe operation of our mobile equipment fleet. This fleet underpins critical material movements across the site, and includes both standard machines and custom smelter‑specific equipment.

We are also open to applications from Mechanical Engineers who have practical field experience and are keen to develop strong diagnostic and hands‑on reliability skills.

In this role, you’ll support our maintenance, operations, and planning teams by identifying problems, helping resolve equipment issues, and contributing to longer‑term improvements in equipment reliability and asset health. You’ll work closely with our experienced technical team in a supportive environment that encourages on‑the-job learning and skill development.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, equipment‑focused work and wants exposure to a diverse, fast‑moving industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Specialist Mechanical Engineer – Asset Management and working in collaboration with an experience technical team within Planning, Engineering & Stores, your primary accountabilities will be:

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Helping identify and resolve recurring equipment issues and supporting defect elimination activities
• Assisting with field-based troubleshooting and providing guidance during equipment breakdowns or abnormal conditions
• Performing condition assessments on mobile equipment & integrating outcomes into the long-term work plan
• Supporting the co-ordination of risk & statutory compliance activities and subsequent remedial work (fire suppression, braking systems, hoists & lifts).
• Contributing to equipment improvement projects that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency
• Working with planners, maintainers, and operators to communicate priorities and support effective maintenance scheduling

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• A Mechanical Trade Qualification with hands‑on mobile equipment experience (preferred)
• OR a Mechanical Engineering degree with practical equipment or maintenance exposure
• Solid problem‑solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly with different groups on site
• Willingness to work in field environments and learn additional reliability tools and techniques
• Experience in project co-ordination, maintenance and reliability engineering will be well regarded.
• Clear communication and strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Highly desirable

• Experience in Root Cause Analysis facilitation
• Experience with computerised maintenance management systems, particularly SAP.
• Experience with condition monitoring programs including FLAC, thermo, vibration, analysis.
• Influencing skills — ability to persuade a team or peers to move in a desired direction, build relationships, and negotiate effectively.
• Ability to achieve results in a demanding and challenging site and global environment.

What we offer

• Possible relocation assistance provided to the right candidate
• Paid parental leave up to 9 months (no distinction between primary or secondary carer)
• Health cover scheme for employees and their immediate family
• Salary sacrifice & packaging options – rental, mortgage, super, vehicle
• Rio Tinto employee share program
• Employee discounts – banking, accommodation, motoring, retail and more.

Where you will be working

The Bell Bay smelter was initially built back in 1955 to overcome Australia’s dependence on imported aluminium. Our northern Tasmanian site was chosen thanks to its proximity to a deep-water port and for Tasmania’s clean, hydroelectric generating capacity. In our first year of operation, we produced just 1,200 tonnes of aluminium.

Today, after decades of collaboration, innovation and investment, there is a strong sense of history, family and pride at Bell Bay Aluminium. Generations work alongside each other at our site, and we are proud to be part of the community.

Our site is situated at the mouth of the Kanamaluka / Tamar River, approximately five kilometres from George Town and 45 kilometres from Launceston. Nearly 500 employees work here, making Bell Bay Aluminium one of northern Tasmania’s largest private employers.

Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we produce around 190,000 tonnes of aluminium annually. Most of our metal is exported around the world to be used in industries ranging from transport, construction, packaging and electrical.

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About Rio Tinto

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 situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

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 different.