Shutdown Scheduler

Shutdown Scheduler

Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits 5/2 4/3 FIFO (ex-Perth) family-friendly roster

About the role  

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.  

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 looking for a Shutdown Scheduler to help us excel at safely maintaining our fixed plant assets through effective preparation and delivery of maintenance shutdown schedules. This is a unique development opportunity to manage key stakeholder relationships and gain exposure to all facets of Shutdown Scheduling within Gudai Darri Fixed Plant Department.

Reporting to the Senior Planner and working in a dynamic and exciting environment you will be:

Detailed knowledge of Work Management & Shut Management Processes, with particular emphasis on scheduling related phases Produce weekly draft & commit schedules, run the corresponding meetings with the various stakeholders following set agenda Generate weekly W/M analysis reports for discussion at the draft schedule meetings Balancing labour forecast with the required work Prioritising work with the Supervisors, Superintendents, and external departments, utilising your considerable stakeholder and relationship building skills Work closely with a variety of stakeholders across the organisation to identifying and implementing opportunities for continuous improvement and ensure there is effective communication of the plans to ensure appropriate risk management strategies are in place Leading the maintenance scheduling function for daily and shutdown activities in-line with our Asset Management and Work Management processes and practices Providing Subject Matter Expertise to site on our Planning & Scheduling, Work Management and Shut Management processes Monitoring and improving the effectiveness of our Maintenance Planning & Scheduling process Building weekly and shutdown schedules , maintaining capacities to ensure the effectiveness of the execution of these schedules is achieved Ensuring targets are consistently delivered in a sustainable/ timely manner and with maximum customer satisfaction. Experience in the use of Prometheus is advantageous.

What you’ll bring

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team Demonstrated skills in maintenance planning or scheduling Working knowledge of SAP or similar system Experienced with the use of MS Project and building Gantt charts Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office including Excel A current Australian driver’s license (manual) Ability to work under pressure and coordinate multiple work targets Can do attitude with problem solving skills, logical thinking and sound decision making Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral

What we offer

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 and salary packaging options Career development and 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) 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 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

Located 80km south west of Tom Price, Paraburdoo is a town nestled in some of the most scenic landscape in Western Australia. Paraburdoo is recognised for its beautiful scenery, wildlife diversity and close proximity to Karijini National Park. Paraburdoo prides itself on being a safe and friendly community; ideal for young families.

The picturesque town provides residents with a range of leisure facilities and local amenities including a domestic airport, hospital, community centre, child care centre, primary school, parks and a variety of sporting facilities. The recently built Paraburdoo Sports, Fitness and Community Complex offers state of the art facilities including an Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor basketball court and gym. 

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