Pit Patroller

Pit Patroller / Field Builder - FIFO Various Sites

We are seeking a Pit Patroller / Field Builder for FIFO roles across multiple sites in Western Australia. This is a full-time permanent position with competitive benefits and an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth, Busselton, Albany, Geraldton & Broome.

Responsibilities

• Undertake daily pre-task risk assessments and perform all tasks in strict accordance with RTIO safety standards and procedures, championing a strong safety culture.
• Provide support to the production leadership team, including assisting with and executing PSI's, field leadership activities, attending Plan of Day and grade control meetings, and collaborating with the Central Controller throughout the shift.
• Attend to AHT faults and obstacle detection events, monitor fleet performance, identify hazards, and communicate with supervisors/central control regarding safety and production constraints (e.g., weather, road conditions, dig unit movements).
• Survey and refine roads, dumps, and locations to ensure safe and efficient haulage; manage critical locations such as crushers, fuel bays, and park-up areas; ensure dump and dig locations are secured when not in use.
• Assist dig unit operators to improve spot times, monitor windrow heights, conduct post-blast inspections, manage demarcation and pit signage, support hot-seating plans, and transport pit personnel safely to their work areas.
• Provide training to team members and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• A commitment to safety for yourself and your team.
• Australian C Class manual driving licence or higher.
• Ability to work safely and cooperatively in a team, with flexibility to meet business requirements.
• Reside in Western Australia (WA).
• Proof of permanent Australian residency with full working rights without the need for sponsorship.

What We Offer

• Permanent position with Rio Tinto and a safety-first work environment.
• Fly direct to site from Perth, Busselton, Geraldton or Albany on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster (7 nights on 7 off).
• Competitive base salary with annual incentive bonus; comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.
• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options; career development and education assistance for technical or leadership growth.
• Employee discounts, insurance coverage, and access to share ownership options.
• Leaves for life events (annual/vacation, paid parental, sick, cultural leave) including 18 weeks of paid parental leave available to new parents.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries. We produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the world's materials, striving for innovation and continuous improvement while upholding environmental, social, and governance standards. We are committed to creating partnerships to solve problems and achieve opportunities.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and all cultures are respected. We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors and Indigenous Talent Programmes are available to support Indigenous employees and help grow careers in leadership or technical pathways.

Location

Pilbara region, Western Australia

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