Rail Track Machine Operator & Maintainer (FIFO/Residential)

Rio Tinto; Dampier; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position with Rio Tinto

Medical benefits including private

Share ownership plan

Insurance cover

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking a Mechanical Maintainer/Operator for Track Machines. The role involves safely maintaining and operating track machines (Tampers, Regulators, Dynamic stabilisers) across the RTIO Rail network, with a residential or FIFO lifestyle to suit you.

Located at 2 Mile facility with options for remote locations and 8 days on/6 days off rosters. You will report to Track Machine Maintenance Supervisor in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Certificate II Rail Infrastructure (Resurfacing).
• 2 years’ experience operating Plasser Track Machines.
• Plasser ALC experience (min 2 years).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety, environmental and quality standards per Rio Tinto procedures.
• Maintain and operate rail resurfacing equipment per schedule and perform fault finding.
• Collaborate with other functions and stakeholders in duties.
• Maintain accurate records of work, parts used and compliance in SAP or equivalent.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Track machines operation

Plasser track machines

ALC / Smart ALC experience

Industrial control systems

Fault finding

Driver's license (C class)

Electrical schematics reading

Remote/site work

Education

Trade certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Certificate II Rail Infrastructure (Resurfacing)

Certificate III Rail Infrastructure (Resurfacing)

Tools

Plasser ALC

Rail resurfacing equipment

SAP / maintenance systems

Job description

Rio Tinto is seeking a Mechanical Maintainer/Operator for Track Machines. The role involves safely maintaining and operating track machines (Tampers, Regulators, Dynamic stabilisers) across the RTIO Rail network, with a residential or FIFO lifestyle to suit you.

Located at 2 Mile facility with options for remote locations and 8 days on/6 days off rosters. You will report to Track Machine Maintenance Supervisor in a safety-focused environment.