Laboratory Operator- Residential Tom Price

2 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Rio Tinto Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Laboratory Operators – Tom Price Residential

  • Diversity and inclusion matter – We strongly encourage women and Indigenous Australians to apply as we strive to build a workforce that better reflects the communities in which we operate.
  • Security and rewards – Enjoy permanent employment with a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a wide range of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and lifestyle.
  • Residential Opportunity- Tom Price is a modern, fully serviced town boasting primary and secondary schooling, a hospital, library, many sporting facilities, supermarket, post office, pharmacy, restaurant, and pub If you love the outdoor life, you'll love Tom Price three large ovals, tennis, netball, basketball and squash courts, lawn bowls green, cricket nets, 18-hole golf course and an Olympic sized swimming pool, parks and gardens – not to mention Karijini National Park at your doorstep It is known as one of the most attractive towns in the Pilbara.

Where we're all welcome
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About The Role
You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, guided by your Supervisor to achieve both your personal development goals and the team's objectives.

As a Laboratory Operator, you will be responsible for collecting and preparing samples to a high standard, ensuring they are representative and meet tonnage grade, safety, environmental, and statutory requirements. You will also perform quality control and quality assurance tasks to maintain analytical accuracy.

Experience with the following may include

  • Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, including XRF Axios FAST LECO TGA, Ox fusion, LeDoser fluxing, Robotic Preparation equipment including Herzog mills, spear doser and automated crushers, RSD, Haver shakers, etc.
  • Conducting crushing and milling of process plant and pit samples, ensuring correct sample preparation procedures are followed.
  • Performing equipment checks, calibrations, and troubleshooting to identify mechanical and electrical issues with laboratory instrumentation.
  • Utilizing laboratory software such as Starlims, Prepmaster robotic program, Super Q Program for XRFs.
  • Contributing to a strong safety culture, adhering to all safety and environmental regulations.

What You'll Bring

  • A current C Class manual licence
  • A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
  • Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset
  • Experience working in a Laboratory Operator role in mining or another heavy industry

What's on offer?

  • A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
  • Full domestic relocation assistance provided
  • Company housing provided
  • Subsidised living expenses including rent and utilities
  • 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
  • Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options that includes residential housing, airport parking, cars, and superannuation
  • Attractive share ownership plan
  • Company provided insurance cover
  • Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
  • Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
  • Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
  • Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

Who We Are
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 can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you'll be working
In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

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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 can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.



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