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Supervisor Maintenance Heq
Rio Tinto Limited - Nhulunbuy, NT
Mining, Oil & Gas
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Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a HME Maintenance Supervisor to provide strong, visible leadership to our Heavy Mobile Equipment maintenance team at Rio Tinto Gove. This is a great opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional or emerging leader to lead people, champion safety and drive reliable equipment performance in a challenging and rewarding environment.
This is a residential role based in Gove, Northern Territory, working a 4 days on / 4 off / 4 nights on / 4 off roster.
Reporting to the HME Maintenance Superintendent and working within a collaborative and safety-focused maintenance team, you will be:
Leading and supervising HME maintenance personnel across day and night shifts
Championing a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all safety systems and procedures
Coordinating planned and unplanned maintenance activities to support operational targets
Coaching, mentoring and developing team members to build capability and engagement
Monitoring work quality, productivity and asset reliability across the HME CAT fleet
Supporting continuous improvement through problem solving, analysis and improvement initiatives
About The Employer
Our Gove Operations have been supplying the global aluminium industry with world-class bauxite for more than 40 years. Located in Australia's Northern Territory, the operation produces approximately 12 million tonnes of bauxite annually.
With a workforce of 460 people, daily activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, shutdown planning and execution, export operations, cultural heritage management, and closure activities following the 2017 decision to close the site's alumina refinery.
The operation plays a critical role in Rio Tinto's aluminium supply chain and is supported by a diverse and skilled workforce committed to safety, respect and operational excellence.
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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 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.
Rio Tinto
About The Candidate
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience within HME maintenance or heavy industry
Strong understanding of maintenance practices in mining or regulated operational environments
Ability to lead and engage diverse teams in a residential, remote setting
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Competency using maintenance systems and computer applications (e.g. SAP, Microsoft Office)
Cert III Mechanical Trade
Work Environment
Residential | 4 Days / 4 Off / 4 Nights / 4 On Roster
Lead with purpose. Drive safety. Deliver reliable performance.
Relocate and live in the beautiful coastal town of Gove, NT; with full relocation provided and company subsidised housing
Balanced work-life rhythm with a residential Gove roster: 4 days / 4 off / 4 nights / 4 off
Adventure on your doorstep | Gove offers boating, fishing and a genuine outdoor lifestyle few sites can match, Permanent employment with Rio Tinto
Full relocation provided to Gove, Northern Territory from elsewhere in Australia
Residential benefits and remote area allowances applicable to Gove
Competitive base salary with annual incentive program
Comprehensive health, wellbeing and medical support for you and your family
Attractive share ownership plan
Career development, leadership pathways and education assistance
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
Opportunity Type
Rio Tinto Limited
Nhulunbuy, NT
Mining, Oil & Gas
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