Locomotive Driver - Brisbane, Australia - Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto

Verified Company

Brisbane, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Network Locomotive Drivers

FIFO from Perth or coastal residential with lifestyle friendly rosters
Be at the forefront of innovation working on the world's first heavyhaul, longdistance autonomous rail operation
A huge range of employee benefits that truly make a difference
Join a great team with supportive leadership

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.
We are looking for experienced
Network Locomotive Drivers to support Pilbara yard and mainline operations.

This role is a great opportunity to join a large-scale rail operation and a highly skilled team in the successful delivery of operational activities on a FIFO 7 days, 7 nights, 14 off roster, or a residential 4 days, 4 off, 4 night, 4 off roster.

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for the following:

Facilitate the safe and efficient movement of trains across the network. The Iron Ore Pilbara rail network is comprised of both mainline and yard areas
Support AutoHaul and manned train operations in mainline and yard areas, including responses to both planned and unplanned events
In field presence to conduct inspections, monitor and report network condition and action as required
Maintaining the condition of the response hubs
Drive locomotive hauled trains in both mainline and yard safe working systems as required
Sharing knowledge, coaching and mentoring with other operators on all aspects of the role

What you'll bring

We're looking for experienced drivers who have:

A commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and your team
Certificate IV in Rail Operations (Train Driving)
A sound knowledge of Rail Operation requirements
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at various levels
Commitment to building strong relationships with your team and helping each other to learn and grow

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

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 & salary packaging options
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
Ongoing access to familyfriendly 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)
Possible domestic relocation assistance
Housing assistance

Where you will be working

We operate 200 locomotives on more than 1,700 kilometres of track in the Pilbara, transporting ore from 16 mines to four port terminals.

The average return distance of these trains is about 800 kilometres with the average journey cycle, including loading and dumping, taking approximately 40 hours.

Our network is the largest privately owned and operated heavy haul rail system in Australia, and as we focus on the future, our vision is to become the greatest heavy haul railway in the world.

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.

**Please note, to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions and either reside in WA or be willing to relocate.