Mechanical Maintainer

Chandler Macleod; Pannawonica; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superannuation

Employee Assistance Program

Dedicated support team

Digital onboarding

Rio Tinto assignment opportunities

Job summary

Rio Tinto, in partnership with Chandler Macleod, seeks an experienced Mechanical Maintainer for the Mine Water Maintenance team in Pannawonica. The role operates on an 8 days on 6 days off roster (days only) and requires strict adherence to safety and asset-management practices.

Reporting to the MWM Supervisor, you will maintain plant equipment, identify defects, and support continuous improvement within the maintenance framework.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical maintenance experience in mining equipment.
• Ability to identify defects and feedback asset performance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on mechanical assets to ensure safe operation.
• Identify defects and raise work orders in the asset system.
• Support defect elimination and asset tactic reviews.
• Follow approved job instructions and standards during work.
• Complete post-maintenance commissioning and housekeeping.
• Work safely within Rio Tinto procedures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Defect identification

Troubleshooting

Safety focus

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification

Tools

SAP

Work Management

Planning

Job description

Mechanical Maintainer

Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.

Through Rio Tinto’s partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintainer for the Mine Water Maintenance team in Pannawonica.

We’re looking for a Mechanical Maintainer who demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, accountability, teamwork and is motivated by a hands‑on, challenging role.

Reporting to the MWM Supervisor, you will play a critical role in maintaining site assets within the maintenance management framework. Operating on an 8 days on 6 days off roster (days only) you will be responsible for applying work management processes and completing allocated maintenance work to ensure asset reliability and operational efficiency.

Reporting to the Supervisor the role will include:

• Perform maintenance activities on mechanical assets to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation.
• Identify defects and provide timely feedback on asset performance and condition through the asset management system, including raising notifications and completing work orders.
• Support defect elimination processes and contribute to work management analysis and asset tactics reviews.
• Execute work in line with approved job instructions and standards.
• Complete post-maintenance equipment commissioning and housekeeping activities.
• Work safely within Rio Tinto procedures.

About You:

• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance of plant and equipment in the mining sector.
• CatandCummins engine, and/or Trufloand Pioneer pump experience advantageous.
• Strong capability in defect identification and asset performance feedback.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to contribute to maintenance analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• High attention to detail, particularly during post-maintenance activities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to work the rostered shifts.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dedication to everyone's safety and risk management.
• Current C Class manual driver's licence.
• Mechanical Trade Qualification.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing.
• Highly desirable: Auto electrical experience, SAP / work management and planning experience.

Why Join Chandler Macleod?

• You’ll receive a competitive pay rate paid weekly
• Superannuation on all hours worked
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• A dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support team
• Simple digital onboarding
• Access to future Rio Tinto assignments

Applications close 21/10/2026.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion