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Overview Plant Operator (Northern Operations) We are looking for experienced Plant Operators to join us at our Northern Operations (Andoom) to operate, inspect and maintain a variety of fixed plant and mobile equipment including crushers, screens, conveyors, dozers, stackers, reclaimers and ship loaders. Although we are ideally looking for those with prior experience, we welcome applications from anyone with a good work ethic, a high level of safety awareness, and a strong commitment to team success. Responsibilities Monitoring and carrying out daily plant inspections and cleaning on the various work fronts of the fixed plant operations and reporting any defects found during inspections; Working across all streams including sampling, tunnel attendant, mooring operations, ship loader operations and stockpile operations Operating mobile plant equipment including dozers as required, if qualified Monitoring and operating fixed plant equipment via FT View Scada; Working closely with the maintenance team assisting Electrical and Mechanical personnel; Working mostly outdoors in hot, humid, and challenging environmental conditions Constantly on-the-job training and upskilling What you''ll bring Prior experience in operating, cleaning and inspecting fixed plant equipment is preferred A manual ''C'' class drivers'' licence Prior experience operating D11 Dozers will be highly regarded A good attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team What we offer Full on the job training Competitive base salary Various benefits including remote area allowance, Weipa accommodation benefit and remote area holiday travel allowance A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto 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 family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support Leave for all of life''s reasons (annual, paid parental, sick leave) Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) Where you will be working Our Weipa Operations includes two bauxite mines, processing facilities, ship loaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals. Located on the Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, each year the operation produces more than 35 million tonnes of bauxite. Our operations are supported by a 1,900-strong workforce30 per cent women and 32 per cent Indigenous employeesacross mine operations, maintenance, asset management, ports, cultural heritage management, and processing facility management. The development of Amrun mine, completed in 2018, will extend the life of our Weipa bauxite operations for decades to come. Applications and diversity Applications close Sunday 15th February 2026. Rio Tinto is committed to promoting diversity and strongly encourages women to apply. We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries and produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves and where all voices are heard. R47738 #J-18808-Ljbffr