Operational Infrastructure Supervisor (FIFO)

About the role

Rio Tinto is looking for an Operational Infrastructure Supervisor to lead a team of operators, maintainers and contractors in a frontline leadership role at its Gove site in Northern Territory, Australia. The role covers operations and maintenance of utilities infrastructure and supervision of the Waste Water Neutralisation Plant (WWNP), on an 8/8 FIFO roster flying from Brisbane, Darwin or Cairns.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, reliable and compliant operation of water treatment, wastewater treatment, diesel and site supporting utility infrastructure
• Apply asset management processes, strategies and safe work practices to maintain plant performance and environmental compliance
• Coordinate operational resources, support breakdown response, shutdown activities and improvement initiatives
• Resolve day-to-day operational challenges with the team and key stakeholders to keep critical infrastructure available

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience leading frontline operational or maintenance teams, ideally in water, wastewater, utilities, process plant or heavy industrial environments
• Proven commitment to safety leadership and risk management
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement across Operations, Maintenance, Projects and HSE
• Strong problem-solving, planning and resource allocation skills

Required skills

• Understanding of asset management principles and equipment reliability
• Focus on quality, continuous improvement and sustainable asset performance

What we offer

• Permanent position with competitive base salary and annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance, company insurance cover and family-friendly wellbeing support
• Share ownership plan, salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
• Career development and education assistance, possible domestic relocation assistance
• Vacation, paid parental and sick leave, and employee discounts