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Mechanical Tradesperson – Reduction Maintenance
Relocation assistance provided
An attractive salary package dependant on individual skills and experience
Develop transferrable skills with a renowned global Mining & Minerals company
About The Role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. New Zealand's Aluminium Smelter (NZAS), known as Tiwai by locals, are on the look-out for curious minded individuals who want to take on a rewarding career with us! 2024 is set to be an exciting year for our teams, with activities across a range of site-based initiatives for both people and processes.
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Tradesperson to join the Reduction Maintenance Team at New Zealand's Aluminium Smelter. 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.
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 programmes that are industry-leading and recognise 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.
Joining our Tiwai whanau as a Mechanical Tradesperson, you'll report to our Crew Leader and Superintendent team. This position will operate on our Roster 3 shift, Monday to Friday working alternate weeks of 8am-4pm and 4pm-12am.
You'll follow a structured process to optimise preventative maintenance tactics and minimise overall business costs. With a demonstrated commitment to improving safety, cost and productivity, responsibilities include:
Identify and conduct planned and unplanned repair and diagnostic work within production time constraints on a wide variety of equipment
Promote and identify HSE opportunities to improve equipment, processes and behaviours
Add value through identifying and implementing improvement initiatives and applying robust defecting elimination practices
Manage your workload and act as a point of contact on jobs
Continue to develop and improve how you work
What You'll Bring You'll have excellent communication skills and demonstrated experience in both autonomous and team-based work. Your curious mind will have you self-motivated, with the desire to learn and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
To be successfully considered, you'll have:
Completed a Level 4 or higher NZ recognised Mechanical Trade Apprenticeship/Certificate/Qualification
A current full NZ Class 1 drivers licence
An interest and eagerness in gaining knowledge and learning new skills
A high degree of flexibility and strong problem-solving skills to identify and conduct planned and unplanned repair and diagnostic work
Ability to work at heights or in confined spaces
Demonstrated a commitment to safety and continuous improvement
What We Offer A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
Comprehensive medical assistance scheme
Leadership committed to your growth, development and inclusion in the workplace
Attractive share ownership plan
Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) including long service leave
Access to transport assistance between Invercargill and Tiwai
Competitive superannuation programme
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
Mobile phone allowance
Every Voice Matters We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
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