Mechanical Tradesperson – Reduction Maintenance

The perfect balance, our rosters gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community.

• Relocation assistance provided
• An attractive salary package dependant on individual skills and experience
• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion.

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. We are looking for experienced Mechanical Tradespeople to join the Reduction Maintenance Breakdown Team at NZAS.

Whether you're new to your trade or an experienced professional, and whatever industry you have exposure to, we have opportunities that will provide interesting work and growth opportunities for everyone.

At Tiwai, we are passionate about safety, we look out for each other and work together to find better ways to do things. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your development and will help you achieve your career goals.

Joining our Tiwai whānau as a Mechanical Tradesperson, you'll report to our Supervisor and Superintendent team. This is a shift work position with the option of two shift patterns being available for the right candidate.

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:

• Accountability for breakdown maintenance, planned preventative maintenance on numerous Reduction equipment including cranes, compressors, pot cells, conveying systems along with the maintenance and repair of associated equipment.
• Promote and identify HSE opportunities to improve equipment, processes and behaviours

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
• Medical insurance
• 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

Rio Tinto Aluminium – Pacific Operations

Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world's most widely used metals.

Active in the sector for more than 110 years, today we operate large-scale, high-quality bauxite mines and alumina refineries, and have the world's most modern and competitive aluminium smelter portfolio.

Our Pacific Operations sites are located along the east coast of Australia, at the tip of the Northern Territory and in New Zealand's south. With more than 6,000 employees, we operate a full value chain approach—mining, refining and smelting. Our portfolio includes four bauxite mines, two refineries, four smelters and one power station, and is supported by technical experts located in our Brisbane hub, including a fully operational Operations Centre for our bauxite mines.

Invercargill, New Zealand's southernmost city is the commercial hub of Southland. The city is famous for its' easy access to outdoor adventure—fly fishing, snow sports, rugged terrain, waterfalls and wildlife—with a balance of all the modern facilities you would expect from a thriving city's restaurants, creative and cultural experiences, shopping and sporting opportunities.

As a passionate equal opportunity employer, NZAS continues to increase our focus on gender diversity - therefore we strongly encourage females to apply, as well as applications from people of all backgrounds.

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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. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

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.

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.