Planner
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to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values care, courage and curiosity guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for a Planner to deliver effective maintenance planning and scheduling activities across fixed plant assets. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive professional to contribute to safe, reliable and efficient operations. This role is offered on a 5/2 - 4/3 fly-in fly-out roster.
Reporting to the Superintendent Planning and working in a collaborative and dynamic environment within the Planning team, you will be:
Reviewing approved notifications, allocating initial priority for non-urgent tasks and providing feedback to originators on status
Estimating labour requirements and equipment downtime to support effective planning
Developing detailed work order plans and assigning resource requirements for approved non-urgent work
Analysing maintenance history and failure data to ensure accuracy of records and continuous improvement
Coordinating warranty and repairable/rotable processes with relevant internal stakeholders
Reviewing work for scheduling considering asset criticality, statutory requirements, safety impact and project maintenance
About you
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Experience in maintenance planning or scheduling in the mining industry, particularly fixed plant
Strong capability with CMMS maintenance modules
Advanced computer skills, including intermediate to advanced MS Office (Excel / Project)
Sound mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Current 'C' Class Driver's Licence (manual) and a respectful, inclusive approach to teamwork
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, sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Possible domestic relocation assistance
Where you'll be working - Hope Downs 4
Located 50km north-west of Newman, Hope Downs 4 is a joint venture managed and operated by Rio Tinto, working in conjunction with nearby site Hope Downs 1. Hope Downs 4 provides excellent career growth and opportunities and the village provides excellent facilities for its fly-in fly-out workers.
If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you.
We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and strongly encourage women to apply.
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.
