Inspector Fixed Plant

Role overview

Rio Tinto is hiring a Fixed Plant Inspector for a residential position in Dampier, Western Australia. The roster is 8/6/7/7 dayshift. This is a permanent opportunity with a wide range of extra benefits and a work pattern designed to leave you with more time for what matters.

The position sits within a safety-focused, inclusive team and is part of a broader effort to find better ways to supply the materials the world needs now and into the future. The company’s values of Care, Courage and Curiosity shape how work is done and how people treat one another.

What the role involves

You will provide technical input, practical support and specialist advice on equipment condition, while helping the fixed plant maintenance team improve reliability and performance. The role plays an important part in delivering high-quality inspections, disciplined work management and better maintenance outcomes through the Rio Tinto maintenance framework and RTBS.

This is a site-based residential role reporting to the Supervisor Asset Health and working collaboratively across fixed plant maintenance, planning and condition monitoring functions.

Key duties

• Follow all Rio Tinto standards, procedures and policies, and help maintain a strong safety culture in every activity.
• Encourage ownership, collaboration and ongoing improvement across the team.
• Carry out detailed inspections of fixed plant equipment and raise quality SAP notifications for repairs based on condition and risk.
• Carry out maintenance work that is guided by inspection findings and aligned with work management processes.
• Complete commissioning checks and quality assurance reviews after maintenance activities.
• Help improve bill of materials accuracy and maintenance tactics so they reflect actual plant condition.
• Act as a link between planning, condition monitoring and maintenance teams by sharing asset-condition updates, priorities and advice on repair, life extension or replacement decisions.
• Coach others and provide technical support to improve outcomes across the team.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate will bring a strong safety mindset, substantial experience with fixed plant equipment, and the ability to diagnose issues effectively. You should be comfortable working across systems and collaborating with multiple teams.

Location details

You will be based in Dampier as part of Rio Tinto’s integrated port operations. The business operates shipping terminals at Cape Lambert and Dampier as a single port system, with Dampier covering Parker Point and East Intercourse Island.

About the company

Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials business operating in 35 countries. The company produces iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials that support the global energy transition and broader community needs. With 150 years of mining experience, the organisation focuses on innovation, continuous improvement, low-emissions production and strong environmental, social and governance standards.

Inclusion and diversity

The employer welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, LGBTI+ community members, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. The workplace is committed to fairness, dignity and an environment where all voices and perspectives are respected.

What’s on offer

• Safety-first workplace
• Permanent position with Rio Tinto
• Competitive pay and incentive plan
• Health insurance and share plan options
• Support for career growth
• Wellbeing and leave benefits
• Residential role with an 8/6/7/7 dayshift roster