Process Technicians & Traineeships – Yarwun Refinery
Process Technicians & Traineeships – Yarwun Refinery
* Great opportunity to gain skills for a new career and qualifications, no previous experience required, full training and support provided.
* Balanced Work-Life Rhythm: Our lifestyle-friendly roster provides a harmonious balance between career and home life ensuring you spend more time with your loved ones and doing the things outside of work that matter most to you.
* Join our friendly teams, who look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority.
About the role
We’re looking for people who reside in the Gladstone region to join us as Process Technicians or Trainee Process Technicians, starting early February 2025. Our Process Technicians & Traineeships are a great opportunity for motivated candidates who are inquisitive and interested in understanding how things work.
Supported in the role by your Leaders, Crew and Training Team, you will undertake a variety of tasks, including:
* Assisting in day to day operation of the refinery.
* Conducting routine inspections and tasks in your areas to maintain equipment in operational condition.
* Conducting operational activities including start-up, monitoring and shut down of equipment.
* Participating actively in safety interactions and improvements.
Minimum Requirements
Experienced Process Technicians - About you
* Proven experience working in a heavy industrial environment trade or process.
* Current and valid driver’s licence.
* Ability to work on a roster, at heights and confined spaces.
* Operating mobile equipment which could include forklift, elevated work platform (EWP), overhead gantry crane, bobcat or dozer – preferred, not essential.
* Ability to work in a manually intensive environment.
Trainee Process Technician - About you
Your strong communication skills, team orientation and ability to undertake physical work in a hot industrial environment are essential. You will also need to be self-motivated with the desire to learn and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
Prior experience in the industry is not essential and training will be provided to ensure you’re able to work safely and efficiently. Highly regarded will be work experience in an environment involving teamwork, physical work or shift work.
Employed on a 24-month fixed term contract; a Certificate III Process Plant Operations will be awarded for trainees on the successful completion of the training program along with the opportunity to secure a full time Process Technician position.
What we offer
* A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
* 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.
* Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options.
* Career development & 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 Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards.
Every Voice Matters
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
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.
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