Mobile Fitter

• REFERENCE:
  HR0227280
• CONTRACT:
  Full-time
• PRIMARY LOCATION:
  Pilbara, Western Australia, Australia
• DATE POSTED:
  19 Dec 2013

• Rewarding career with one of the world's most reputable brands
• Residential role with housing provided
• Excellent opportunity for Pannawonica residents with 4 days on, 4 nights on, 7 off, 4 days on, 3 nights on and 6 off roster

 

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals group, dedicated to the smartest discovery, extraction and processing of the earth’s natural resources.

 

Everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind. So our employees are rewarded with opportunity, an open and diverse culture, and a responsible working environment in which they can go further.

 

The opportunity

 

We are looking for a Mobile Fitter, based at our iron ore operation, Mesa J, to perform preventative as well as routine and assigned breakdown maintenance tasks. You will also identify opportunities for improvements in machinery and work procedures.

 

Adjacent to the town of Pannawonica, this is an open pit operation with site-based processing and train loading facilities. Mesa J offers a range of operational roles with a residential lifestyle in a small community which recently underwent a $200 million town upgrade. 

 

Working at Mesa J will give you an opportunity to work within an excellent and close knitted team environment with a good safety culture.

 

What the role entails

 

This position is a great opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual with excellent problem solving skills. Residentially based in Pannawonica (4 days on, 4 nights on, 7 off, 4 days on, 3 nights on and 6 off roster) and reporting to the Supervisor, you will be:

 

• Maintaining Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) fleet in a safe and effective manner
• Working effectively within maintenance as per the schedule
• Completing all requirements related to data collection or recording
• Utilising the SAP system for ensuring that maintenance tasks and progress are continuously recorded
• Solving general mechanical problem and liaising with Original Equipment Manufacturers 

                       

What you will need for this role

 

To succeed in this exciting and challenging role, you will have:

 

• A manual “C” class driver’s licence
• A Mechanical trade background, preferably HME Diesel
• Experience working on Caterpillar, Komatsu and Hitachi equipment
• Working knowledge of SAP

 

A current and valid Forklift licence will be desirable. Additionally, a basic Rigging and Dogging ticket will be highly regarded.

 

Candidates internal to the Rio Tinto Group must advise their managers of their application prior to progressing to the interview stage.

 

So if this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now.

 

 

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