Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor - Residential - Port Hedland

Housing, relocation and extensive benefits on offer 8/6 or 7/7 - day shift only Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion We're Finding Better Ways to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values of care, courage and curiosity guide how we work and how we treat each other. About the Role We are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to help the Maintenance team deliver safe, reliable and efficient maintenance outcomes across the Dampier Salt Limited Port Hedland Operations. This is an opportunity to lead critical maintenance activities, improve asset performance and develop team capability in a safety-critical environment. What you’ll be doing Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will provide frontline leadership to a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical and contractor personnel while acting as the Statutory Electrical Supervisor for the operation Lead and develop a multidisciplinary fixed plant maintenance team to deliver safe and reliable outcomes. Champion critical risk management and visible safety leadership across maintenance activities. Coordinate planned and breakdown maintenance to maximise equipment availability and operational performance. Prioritise daily work execution, resource allocation and schedule compliance using SAP or equivalent maintenance systems. Support shutdown planning and execution to achieve safety, cost and productivity objectives. Manage contractor performance, safety compliance and service delivery standards. Investigate equipment failures and implement reliability improvement initiatives. Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Reliability and Supply Chain stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. About you We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply — if you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application . Required for Success A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team An electrical trade qualification with an A Grade Electrical Licence (or equivalent) and eligibility for appointment as a Schedule 26 Statutory Electrical Supervisor under the WA Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022. Demonstrated experience leading maintenance teams within mining, processing, manufacturing or other safety-critical industrial environments. Experience leading multidisciplinary workgroups and managing contractor performance and compliance. Experience using SAP or a comparable maintenance management system to manage maintenance execution and performance. A current C Class Driver’s Licence , ability to obtain an MSIC card and hold the in-house Electrical Installing Work Licence . Helpful for Success Frontline leadership or supervisory qualifications. Shutdown execution experience in a fixed plant environment. Reliability, asset management or continuous improvement experience. High Voltage switching experience and relevant High Risk Work Licences . 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 family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, personal & cultural leave) Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) Possible domestic relocation assistance Where you’ll be working Dampier Salt Limited (DSL), located in Western Australia and comprising 2 solar operations at Dampier and Port Hedland is the world’s largest exporter of seaborne salt, harvesting millions of tonnes each year. DSL focuses on sustainable, premium salt production in thriving environments. Between the 2 operations there are 53 ponds across 20,000 hectares, operated by a 99% residential workforce. 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 LGBTQ+ 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.