MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGIST/TECHNICIAN (MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES)

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change
• 12-hour day-shift only rotating schedule (2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off)
• Discover a new lifestyle; this permanent, full-time, role is based in the beautiful and outdoor-oriented community of Kitimat, BC.

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We are looking for multiple Mechanical Technologists/Technicians to provide mechanical technical support for professionals and tradespersons in the Central Services Maintenance Department of our modernized aluminum smelter site in Kitimat, BC.
This role is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual to tackle challenging problems in a complex industrial environment. The individual will have the opportunity to improve and/or upgrade a variety of systems related to heavy equipment and machinery, pneumatics and hydraulics, sensors, roller crushers, autogenous mills, vibrating screens, overhead lifting equipment, or systems related to raw material transportation and others such us conveyors, air slides, dust collectors, storage silos, high pressure pipelines, solid phase system (SPS), dense phase system (DPS), hyper dense phase system (HDPS), steam generators, locomotives, ship unloaders, and pumping stations.
We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We have technical development programs that are industry-leading and recognize the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

Reporting to Maintenance Superintendent and working a rotating day shift schedule, you will be:

• Working in accordance with Rio Tinto health, safety and environmental safety standards and taking part in the culture of care, courage, and curiosity
• Providing technical support for production and maintenance teams
• Ensuring effectiveness and compliance of the preventive, predictive, periodic maintenance (PPPM) activities to provide safe and reliable equipment operations
• Defining spare parts requirements to meet OEE targets and request removal of obsolete spare parts
• Working with site maintenance, operations, and contractors, to improve equipment reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety
• Evaluating asset condition and carry-out actions assigned on improvement plans
• Developing guidelines, specifications, and standards to repair/ refurbish equipment
• Analysing KPIs and trends to identify improvement opportunities
• Providing support outside of regular working hours as needed during critical breakdowns