Power Controller

Join a team that is safety driven and values inclusive Permanent, full-time position with a company committed to your growth and developmentContinuous day shift roster that includes relief rotating day/night shiftsAbout The RoleAll progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you. We are looking for a Power Controller to work as part of our Power Supply team to ensure duties are performed in a safe, efficient manner with a focus on teamwork and quality results.

This is a great opportunity for a person with a strong work ethic who is team orientated and has experience working in a high voltage industrial environment including the Control Room and Switchyard activities. At every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting To The Power Supply Crew Leader And Working As Part Of a Diverse Group Of Team Members Who Pride Themselves On Delivering First Class Results, Demonstrating Our Commitment To The Company Values Of Care, Courage And Curiosity Daily Within The Power Supply Area, You Will BeCompleting planned maintenance as requiredUnderstand high voltage and maintenance procedures, work practices and maintain consistent application of standardsIdentifying root causes of breakdowns and implementing solutions to eliminate themAbility to work effectively both within a team and independently with minimal supervision.

Preparing, checking and participating in high voltage switching proceduresOperate the high voltage assets to ensure a continuity of electrical supply to the smelterLiaising with external power providersProvide quality advice and complete tasks assignedAssisting with the implantation of Specific Projects and other improvement work. In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.

What You Will BringA commitment to the safety of yourself and your teamA ‘Can Do’ attitude with a strong focus on continuous improvement and delivering high standards of work. Electrical Practitioners LicenseHigh voltage experience or exposure up to 220kV equipmentFamiliarity with Honeywell Experion Control Systems or similar systemStrong ability to clearly communicate with team members and various stakeholdersWhat We OfferBe 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 priorityA permanent position working directly for Rio TintoA competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive programComprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate familyAttractive share ownership planCompany provided insurance coverExtensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging optionsLeave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)Where you’ll be workingRio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world’s most widely used metals.

Our Bell Bay Aluminium Smelter began operating in 1955 and holds a unique place in Tasmanian and Australian history as the first aluminium smelter in the Southern Hemisphere. Based approximately 50 kilometres from Launceston in Northern Tasmania, the smelter produces primary aluminium products. We have a long and proud history in Tasmania of supporting our community and are committed to building enduring relationships built on mutual respect, collaboration, and genuine partnership. You can learn more here: https: //bellbayaluminium. com. au/#gtsAbout Rio TintoRio 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. Every Voice MattersAt 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. JOB_POSTING-3-9502