Boilermaker – Heavy Mobile Equipment We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us. The perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off - Fly in; fly out opportunities from Perth Together we build the future Join our supportive teams at on our Pilbara Operations and you’ll have opportunities to learn and continue to grow your career as we find better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor you will be part of a team, working a lifestyle friendly 8 on; 6 off or 8 on, 6 off, 7 on, 7 off roster, fly in; fly out which may include a combination of day/ night shifts depending on your role and site, from Perth, Busselton, or Geraldton. About the role We are looking for a qualified Boilermaker to join our Mobile Equipment Maintenance team to perform planned preventative and breakdown maintenance across our extensive fleet of heavy mobile equipment at Western Turner 2. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated trades person who is looking for a long-term career in mining. Applicants must be residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisors and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the Mobile Maintenance Teams, you will be required to: Carrying out fabricating and welding repair maintenance activity on heavy moving mobile equipment Carrying out bucket inspections and creating detailed notifications to plan repairs Working towards increasing equipment reliability as well as availability Working effectively to maintenance schedule Utilising the SAP system to ensure that maintenance tasks and progress are continuously recorded Fostering a culture of zero harm and continuous improvement What you’ll bring A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication or equivalent Boilermaker Trade Qualification. Experience working on open cut mobile equipment including Caterpillar, Komatsu and surface drill rigs An Australian C class manual Drivers’ Licence High Risk Licences such as Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights Eligible to work in Australia without requiring visa sponsorship 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) To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more, Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to: Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career. Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders. 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. 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 Applications for this role will close on 10/08/2025, so apply today! gts Australia 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. Every Voice Matters 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.
