Laboratory Operator – Tom Price (Residential)

• Be a part of a high performing team with supportive leadership
• Fantastic opportunity to progress your career further
• Attractive work/life balance roster

About the role An opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Operator to join our Tom price Quality Measurement Team on a permanent basis to collect and prepare samples for physical and chemical analysis to identify tonnage grade, all within accordance of the safety, environmental and statutory requirements. This role is a great opportunity for an individual with an understanding of quality control and quality assurance.

Working a residential roster of 3 days on, 3 nights on, 6 days off and reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, you will:

• Actively work within Rio Tinto’s Safety Policies and Procedures to achieve and maintain zero injury
• Prepare and analyse process plant samples appropriately
• Perform equipment checks and calibration checks in order to maintain the continuous operation of the sampling devices
• Assist in troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance of Laboratory equipment and systems
• Perform sampling, sample preparation, chemical and physical analysis on designated samples and liaising with service customers (Grade Control and Geology).
• Operate and maintain sampling and analysis equipment which includes: StarLIMS, Citect, Panalytical Axios XRF, Claisse The Ox automated fusion machine, LECO TGA’s, Claisse Le Doser automatic weighers, Herzog Mills and Crushers, Rocklabs Crusher/Splitter, Haver shaker screening and ABB Robot.
• Inspect automated Plant Sample Stations.
• Monitor, fault find and escalate non-conformance that occurs with preparation and analytical equipment or non-compliance with analytical data
• Actively participate in our continuous improvement system in order to optimise the service provided in the areas of turnaround, quality and cost

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

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• An Australian manual C-Class Drivers licence
• A Certificate III or higher in Laboratory Operations or a related discipline (desirable)
• Experience with the mentioned computers systems as well as Microsoft office an Excel
• Strong analytical and mechanical aptitude to diagnose faults and problems in laboratory equipment and systems
• The ability to make informed decisions and act promptly when dealing with breakdowns and stoppages
• The ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time

Where you will be working

Located in the central Pilbara, Tom price is a family-friendly and modern fully-serviced town designed to complement the regions natural environment. It‘s known as one of the most attractive towns in the Pilbara with a supermarket, primary and secondary schools, hospital and high standard of recreation and child care facilities. Regular in-town events and activities include the popular Mount Nameless Festival, drive-in cinemas, local fairs and team sport competitions; in addition to being home to one of the largest open cut mines in the world. It offers an ideal base to explore the natural wonders of the Karijini and Millstream Chichester National Parks or travel to beautiful coastal towns over a long weekend. For more information on Tom Price, please visit: https://www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/community/tom-price/

What’s on offer?

• 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 and salary packaging options
• Career development and 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)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions. You may also be required to complete on-line assessments as part of the selection process.

Applications for this role will close on 19/05/2021, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly In and Fly Out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.

All progress begins with pioneers – at Rio Tinto it begins with you.