Pit Patroller/ Field Builder

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia Rio Tinto Full time

Pit Patroller / Field Builder

  • Thrive in a dynamic and technologically advanced mining environment alongside the world's largest robots
  • One of the most important and safety critical roles in an autonomous mine
  • Take the next step in your career with a Pit Patroller / Field Builder Role.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.


Are you passionate about technology? Do you have a drive to achieve safety and production targets while working in a dynamic and fast paced mining environment amongst some of the world's largest robots? If you answered yes to both of those, then you could be our next Pit Patroller / Field Builder.


Working closely with Central Control, the Pit Patroller plays a crucial part in the overall safety and production of the pit.

Also known as "The eyes of the Pit" you will be responsible for surveying and refining roads and locations, responding to AHT faults, working in with mobile plant operators to proactively manage pit conditions and assisting supervisors with leadership coverage as required.

As a Pit Patroller / Field builder reporting to the Production Supervisor, your accountabilities will be:

  • Undertake daily Pre
- task Risk Assessments, perform all tasks in strict accordance to RTIO safety standards and procedures whilst championing a strong safety culture.

  • Provide support to the production leadership team with activities such as assisting with and executing PSI's, leadership in the field interactions, attending Plan of Day and grade control meetings as required and working collaboratively with the Central Controller throughout the shift.
  • Attending and correcting AHT faults and obstacle detection events, monitoring fleet performance, identifying hazards and communicating with the supervisors/central control potential safety and production constraints such as inclement weather, slippery or dusty environments, road conditions, dig unit moves and assisting in escorting unequipped vehicles safely through AHT area.
  • Surveying and refining roads, dumps and locations to ensure safe and efficient haulage, managing critical taught courses such as crusher, fuel bay and park up locations and ensuring dumping and dig locations are secured and demarcated if not in use.
  • Assist Dig unit operators in improving spot times, continuously monitoring windrow heights, post blast inspections, demarcation and Pit signage duties, assist with hotseating plans and transporting pit personnel to their relevant work areas in a safe and timely fashion.
  • Provide training to other team members and actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll bring

  • A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
  • A manual C Class driver's license
  • Ability to embrace and work with new technology
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate clearly and concisely to a range of stakeholders
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety and making good decisions
  • Proven ability and understanding of productivity priorities coupled with effective communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate independently and in a safe manner.
  • Desire to influence and effective positive change from within.
  • Experienced all round operator with preferred dig unit experience
  • Experience operating Caterpillar or Komatsu mining machinery
  • Sound AHS knowledge and R&D survey experience.

What we offer


Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.


  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
  • A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
  • A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with Annual incentive program
  • Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
  • Attractive share ownership plan
  • Company provided insurance cover
  • Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
  • Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
  • Ongoing access to familyfriendly health and medical wellbeing support
  • Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
  • Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company.

We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents.

Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards.

But we

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