TECHNICAL OFFICER - ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE

• Join a dedicated management team, committed to your growth and development
• Key role, supervising a diverse trades team and challenging maintenance activities
• Weipa based role, working a 9-day fortnight

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Technical Officer - Electrical Maintenance for our Weipa Operations, a world class asset in the Rio Tinto Bauxite business.
You’ll live in the idyllic coastal town of Weipa, working across our Northern Operations and working a Monday to Friday 9-day fortnight roster.
This is a fantastic opportunity for people with a strong work ethic, commitment to learning and a ‘can do’ attitude who are looking to live an incredible lifestyle with adventure and world-class water activities on your doorstep. With a supportive leadership team and a development plan in place, we’ll help you achieve success and progress your career.

Reporting to the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will:

• Ensure that all aspects of the Andoom mine meet health, safety and environmental regulatory, compliance and business values requirements.
• Providing representation of Weipa in customer and community relations and activities.
• Supervises trade employees in maintenance activities.
• Allocates maintenance coverage for breakdowns.
• Resolves on the job issues (with regards to planned maintenance activities, maintenance shutdowns, etc.)
• Monitors working practices and adherence to safety procedures to ensure safety of employees working in the area.
• Team Management: Define staffing needs, establish selection criteria, and identify development needs.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify, evaluate, and implement opportunities for improvement and best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other functions to ensure seamless operations.