Operator/Maintainer (Class 1 Preference)

at  RIO Tinto

OPERATOR/MAINTAINER (CLASS 1 PREFERENCE)

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Grow your career in a global mining organization
• Based in Labrador City, NL – preference will be given to local candidates

ALL PROGRESS BEGINS WITH PIONEERS. AT RIO TINTO, IT BEGINS WITH YOU.

We are looking for Operator/Maintainers who can be highly motivated, adapt to changing situations and priorities, interact well with others and demonstrate the ability to both work independently and to contribute effectively within a team. The work schedule will be determined based on department needs and could include 12-hour shift schedule with 7 on 7 off rotation (days and nights).
This is a great opportunity for a driven and safety-oriented individual to contribute to the IOC team. Applicants will be considered for Operator/Maintainer vacancies across the business and different areas including Mine Operations (Haul Truck Drivers), Processing Operations, Operational Services, etc.
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.

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor and working in an exciting and unique environment within the Iron Ore Company of Canada, you will:

• Work safely through appropriate behaviors and adherence to IOC safety standards.
• Keep work area safe, clean and well maintained. Take timely action to correct unsafe work conditions in the work area.
• Be responsible for the proper operation, maintenance, and control of equipment to ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Communicate all unresolved safety and process deficiencies to the supervisors involved.
• Provide feedback to supervisors regarding equipment performance.
• Maintain a continuous improvement focus by developing and participating in implementation of appropriate solutions to eliminate the issues/problems identified in the work area.
• Challenge the way the work is done.

Please note: Fly-in-fly-out arrangements are not available.