Supervisor Plant Shutdown

About the role

Rio Tinto is looking for an experienced leader to join its plant maintenance operations team at Marandoo, leading fixed plant shutdown delivery. You will lead, mentor, coach and develop the Plant Shutdown team, ensuring shutdown activities are planned and executed safely, efficiently and in line with site priorities, the shutdown management framework and short-term maintenance objectives. The role reports to the Superintendent Fixed Plant.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the safe and effective execution of fixed plant shutdowns in line with site priorities and requirements.
• Lead shutdown readiness, pre-planning and staging, ensuring scope, labour, materials and equipment are ready.
• Embed shutdown leading practices and apply the shutdown management framework consistently.
• Provide leadership across maintenance systems and work management processes, including SAP and critical orders.
• Collaborate with internal teams and key stakeholders on shutdown planning, execution and outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement through post-shutdown reviews and improvement actions.
• Adhere to Rio Tinto standards, policies and procedures and foster a positive safety culture.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a field leadership role, preferably with in-depth knowledge of fixed plant equipment.
• Understanding of the work management process and principles.
• Current and valid C Class manual driver's licence.
• Statutory Supervisor Qualification (AQF4).
• Commitment to safety and confidence in leading, coaching and developing team members.

What we offer

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto.
• Full relocation to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia.
• Competitive base salary with an annual incentive bonus.
• Medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.
• Share ownership plan, company insurance and salary sacrifice and packaging options.
• Career development and education assistance, and family-friendly leave including 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts and access to Indigenous support advisors and talent programmes.

The roster is 8/6 with occasional night shifts or flexible rosters during shutdowns. Applications close on 12 November 2026.