Mechanical Maintainer

Mechanical Maintainer• Opportunity working at Rio Tinto

• Assignment via Chandler Macleod
• Safety-first culture with supportive teams

About the Opportunity
Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.

Through Rio Tinto’s partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintainer to join our team at Dampier ports working a 5/5/4 roster with a mix of days and nights. The purpose of this role will be to provide a safe and efficient facility through the execution of mechanical fault finding, planned and opportune maintenance. This is a residential role only (Must live in Karratha or Dampier).

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and working in a collaborative community, the role will require you to:

• Complete preventative/corrective/planned /operational maintenance for all equipment in the fixed plant area, including but not limited to, conveyors, balanced machines, car dumpers
• Conduct routine inspections of all fixed plant assets
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness and comply with company policies and procedures
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement projects by increasing safety whilst reducing risk and cost
• Utilise SAP to ensure that maintenance tasks are recorded, assigned correctly and completed to the relevant standard / specification
• Isolate equipment for maintenance and operational tasks
• Work safely within Rio Tinto procedures

About you

• A Mechanical Engineering/Fitting/Fabrication Trade Qualification
• Experience working on the following equipment: car dumpers, stackers, reclaimers and ship loaders
• Proficiency in motor/gearbox, Pulley and Bucketwheel changeouts, Laser Alignment, Dogging experience and Rigging experience as well as ability to conduct high quality maintenance inspections.
• Able to work a varied swing with a mix of days and nights
• Previous mining or heavy industry experience
• Commitment to work the rostered shifts
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Dedication to everyone’s safety
• Current C Class manual drivers’ license (HR desirable)
• Relevant trade qualifications and certificates (Working at Heights and confined spaces)
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing

If you are safety-driven professional with experience in maintenance operations, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become a key contributor to safe, compliant and successful port operations in Dampier.

Why Join Chandler Macleod?
Chandler Macleod is one of Australia’s most experienced workforce partners. You’ll receive a competitive pay rate paid weekly, superannuation on all hours worked, access to our Employee Assistance Program, a dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support team, simple digital onboarding, and access to future Rio Tinto assignments.

Apply Now!
Ready to take the next step? Apply today to join Chandler Macleod for an exciting onsite assignment with Rio Tinto. Applications close 30/10/2026. Chandler Macleod reserves the right to close applications earlier if suitable candidates are identified.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.