Technician Equipment Reliability - Electrical

About the Company

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.

About the Role

Technician Equipment Reliability – Electrical to identify opportunities to extend equipment component life and prevent early life failure.

This is a great opportunity for a passionate and self‑motivated electrical specialist with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, supporting our Reduction Maintenance team in a flexible, fast‑paced and improvement‑focused environment.

Reporting to the Superintendent Reduction Maintenance, you will be:

• Providing support and structure to defect elimination efforts, working closely with planned and reactive maintenance leadership teams
• Analysing scheduled maintenance data to identify opportunities to extend component life and prevent early life failure
• Facilitating Root Cause Problem Solving for repeat instances of abnormal component deterioration
• Supporting PMO delivery to ensure optimal labour, materials and business impact
• Maintaining and updating maintenance documentation including CBPs, SPLs, drawings, BOMs and Critical Maintenance Tasks
• Sharing defect elimination practices across Rio Tinto operations, including other smelters
• Supporting long‑term ACRA and capital planning, including procurement, tenders and contractor delivery

About You / Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Electrical Trade qualification or relevant Engineering qualification
• Experience with PLC programming and Variable Speed Drives
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills with demonstrated continuous improvement experience
• Experience using SAP in a maintenance environment
• Experience in contractor management, including HSE, scope and commercial delivery

What’s On Offer / Benefits

• A safety‑focused and inclusive working environment
• Competitive salary with an annual short‑term incentive plan (STIP) for those who live our values every day
• Employer superannuation on gross salary through the NZAS retirement scheme
• Free transport between Invercargill and Tiwai Point, leaving the car at home
• Annual shift allowance paid monthly (where applicable)
• Additional pay when taking annual leave
• Southern Cross health insurance for you and your eligible family
• Access to additional wellbeing support, including on‑demand healthcare and physiotherapy services
• Uniform and laundry services provided for all employees
• Opportunities for internal career progression across Rio Tinto in Australia and globally
• Participation in the Rio Tinto employee share programme

Where you’ll be working

The New Zealand Aluminium Smelter at Tiwai Point is a world‑class operation and a significant contributor to the New Zealand economy. Located near Invercargill, the site offers a supportive team environment and access to the outstanding lifestyle Southland has to offer.

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.