Production Operator - Iron Ore Mining (FIFO)

About the role

Rio Tinto is seeking Production Operators to join its Mining Operations teams in the Pilbara, operating large-scale mining equipment to extract iron ore and prepare it for processing and shipment to global customers. The position is permanent and offers a direct commute to site from Broome on an 8/6/7/7 roster (8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off).

Required profile

• Experience in an operations or maintenance role in mining or another heavy industry.
• Manual C Class driving licence.
• Permanent Australian residency without the need for visa sponsorship.
• A commitment to safety and respect for others; partial experience is acceptable.

Required skills

• Loaders/diggers: EX 2500, EX 3600, EX5600, LT 1850/2350, CAT 994, WA1200
• Dozers: D10, D11
• Graders: CAT 16, 18, 24
• Auxiliary equipment: WA/WD900, FEL 992, CAT wheel dozer

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with annual incentive bonus and share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance.
• Salary sacrifice and salary packaging options, plus career development and education assistance.
• Apprenticeship programme, Indigenous Talent Programme and Indigenous leadership programmes.
• Employee discounts on hotels, retail, car hire and accommodation, and family-friendly leave including 18 weeks of paid parental leave.