Maintenance Engineer
Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com
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Maintenance Engineer
• Opportunity working at Rio Tinto in 7 Mile, WA
• 12-month assignment via Chandler Macleod, with potential for a further 12-month extension
• Safety-first culture with supportive teams
About the Opportunity
Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.
Through Rio Tinto's partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer for Rio Tinto's 7 Mile Operations.
Offered on a FIFO basis, this opportunity offers the chance to work within a leading global organisation, contributing to key operational and business outcomes. Working a Wednesday-to-Wednesday 8:6 FIFO roster (day shift only) roster, you'll join a supportive team focused on safety, collaboration and delivering operational excellence.
Reporting to the Superintendent Engineering Electrical, you'll use your skills and experience to support business priorities, collaborate with key stakeholders and contribute to the success of the operation. In this role, you will:
• Provide technical engineering support for electrical, automation and control systems across maintenance and operational activities
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve faults involving PLCs, SCADA systems, HMIs, instrumentation, industrial networks and associated electrical equipment
• Lead reliability improvement initiatives through defect elimination, root cause investigations, performance analysis and continuous improvement projects
• Support system upgrades, software and configuration management, technical documentation updates and engineering change processes
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, reliability teams and external vendors to deliver safe, efficient and reliable plant performance
About You
• 15-20 years of experience in Electrical, Control Systems, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering within mining, heavy industry, rail, manufacturing or similar operational environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting and troubleshooting PLCs, SCADA, HMI systems, instrumentation, industrial communications networks and electrical control systems
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Automation, Control Systems Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong capability interpreting electrical schematics, control logic, network architecture and technical documentation, with experience supporting system modifications, upgrades and commissioning activities
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Dedication to everyone's safety
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing
Why Join Chandler Macleod?
Chandler Macleod is one of Australia's most experienced workforce partners. You'll receive a competitive hourly pay range paid weekly, superannuation on all hours worked, access to our Employee Assistance Program, a dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support team, simple digital onboarding, and access to future Rio Tinto assignments.
Apply Now!
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Chandler Macleod and work with Rio Tinto at one of Australia's leading mining operations. We're recruiting now and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Diversity & Inclusion
Everyone is welcome at Chandler Macleod. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, females, neurodiverse people, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Together, we're creating workplaces where people feel they belong, can be themselves and have the opportunity to thrive.
• Opportunity working at Rio Tinto in 7 Mile, WA
• 12-month assignment via Chandler Macleod, with potential for a further 12-month extension
• Safety-first culture with supportive teams
About the Opportunity
Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.
Through Rio Tinto's partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer for Rio Tinto's 7 Mile Operations.
Offered on a FIFO basis, this opportunity offers the chance to work within a leading global organisation, contributing to key operational and business outcomes. Working a Wednesday-to-Wednesday 8:6 FIFO roster (day shift only) roster, you'll join a supportive team focused on safety, collaboration and delivering operational excellence.
Reporting to the Superintendent Engineering Electrical, you'll use your skills and experience to support business priorities, collaborate with key stakeholders and contribute to the success of the operation. In this role, you will:
• Provide technical engineering support for electrical, automation and control systems across maintenance and operational activities
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve faults involving PLCs, SCADA systems, HMIs, instrumentation, industrial networks and associated electrical equipment
• Lead reliability improvement initiatives through defect elimination, root cause investigations, performance analysis and continuous improvement projects
• Support system upgrades, software and configuration management, technical documentation updates and engineering change processes
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, reliability teams and external vendors to deliver safe, efficient and reliable plant performance
About You
• 15-20 years of experience in Electrical, Control Systems, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering within mining, heavy industry, rail, manufacturing or similar operational environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting and troubleshooting PLCs, SCADA, HMI systems, instrumentation, industrial communications networks and electrical control systems
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Automation, Control Systems Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong capability interpreting electrical schematics, control logic, network architecture and technical documentation, with experience supporting system modifications, upgrades and commissioning activities
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Dedication to everyone's safety
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing
Why Join Chandler Macleod?
Chandler Macleod is one of Australia's most experienced workforce partners. You'll receive a competitive hourly pay range paid weekly, superannuation on all hours worked, access to our Employee Assistance Program, a dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support team, simple digital onboarding, and access to future Rio Tinto assignments.
Apply Now!
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Chandler Macleod and work with Rio Tinto at one of Australia's leading mining operations. We're recruiting now and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Diversity & Inclusion
Everyone is welcome at Chandler Macleod. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, females, neurodiverse people, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Together, we're creating workplaces where people feel they belong, can be themselves and have the opportunity to thrive.
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Who is hiring for the Maintenance Engineer role?
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Where is the Maintenance Engineer job located?
The Maintenance Engineer role with Chandler Macleod is based in Karratha, WA, AU.
What does the Maintenance Engineer role pay?
Chandler Macleod lists the Maintenance Engineer role at AUD 60–109 per hour.
Is the Maintenance Engineer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
What experience level is the Maintenance Engineer role?
The Maintenance Engineer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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