Electrician HV

at  RIO Tinto

HV MAINTAINER ELECTRICAL – UTILITIES – RESIDENTIAL OR FIFO

• The perfect balance, working 8 days on, 6 days off 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, bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better.
• Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority.

WHO WE ARE

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 and meet opportunities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an opportunity for a High Voltage (HV) Electrical Maintainer to join the Cape Lambert Utilities Division. Rio Tinto Utilities is the electrical network operator and supplies power to the Mining, Port and residential assets in Cape Lambert and Wickham township. You’ll ensure our community has a safe and reliable electricity supply by constructing and maintaining transmission and distribution networks. You’ll respond quickly to faults to minimise disruptions, deliver high-quality work, and adapt to evolving industry standards. Working in various conditions, you’ll plan and execute tasks safely and efficiently. This role is offered as residential based in Wickham, Western Australia where FIFO from Perth will also be considered for the right applicant.

This role provides a diverse range of tasks involving assets and equipment, offering opportunities to broaden your work experience, including:

• Transmission and Distribution Networks (11/33/132/220kV)
• Low Voltage Networks
• Water Treatment System Plant

Reporting to the Utilities Electrical Supervisor, the role will require you to:

• Promote electrical awareness and safe work practices
• Attending and rectifying faults in a timely manner, ensuring minimal loss of supply and less disruption to the customer
• Report on the asset condition and conduct inspections
• Execute scheduled work plans and unplanned/breakdown work to utilities assets.
• Engage in continuous improvement
• Update maintenance systems data (SAP)
• Participating in pre-job planning to identify risks, hazards and task variables and control measures to ensure safe, reliable and affordable job completion.
• Conduct work in compliance to all relevant Statutory Electrical Regulations and Australian Standards.
• Instrumentation and flow control systems
• Experience in investigation, recording, reporting and acting on outcomes from electrical reports, incidents, hazards and fault

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Western Australian Electrical Licence
• W.A. Driver’s Licence (C Class)
• High Voltage Switching qualifications
• Knowledge of PLC Control systems
• Current First Aid, CPR and Low Voltage Rescue
• A proactive approach and strong commitment to maintaining our safe working cultur