Lubrication Technician- Fixed Plant

Lubrication Technician – Fixed Plant FIFO

• We strongly encourage women, Indigenous Australians, and in particular, Pilbara Traditional Owners to apply as we continue to build a workforce that better reflects the diverse communities in which we operate.

• Find the perfect balance – our roster gives you more time to focus on what matters most: your family, your community, and your wellbeing.

• Enjoy the flexibility of an 8 days on, 6 days off roster, designed to support the lifestyle that suits you best.

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 who we are.

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

We are seeking Lubrication Technicians to join our teams across out sites in the Pilbara. Playing a key role in maintaining the lubrication needs of fixed plant equipment to the highest standards, your work will help ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable operation across multiple sites.

Whether you're starting out in your career or bring years of experience- we offer rewarding opportunities that deliver meaningful work and real development potential.

You'll be part of a supportive, high-performing team, with a leader who's committed to helping you grow both personally and professionally. Our 8 days on, 6 days off roster gives you more time to focus on the things that matter most: your family, your community, and your wellbeing.

Reporting to the Asset Health Supervisor- Fixed Plant, you will:

• Perform manual grease lubrication on rotating equipment

• Maintain and replenish automatic grease systems

• Refill and monitor oil-lubricated systems

• Take and submit oil samples for laboratory analysis

• Change filters on air and oil systems

• Update and maintain lubrication data in the system

• Monitor and manage stock levels in lubrication storage areas

 What you'll bring

• Experience as a Lubrication Technician in a fixed plant or other heavy-duty production environment

• A strong commitment to working safely and looking out for the wellbeing of your team

• A genuine respect for others and an inclusive mindset that values diverse perspectives

• A current Manual C-Class Australian driver's licence (HR licence desirable)

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 bonus

• 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 family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)

• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them

• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you'll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment

• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career

• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders
   

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.