Drill Fitters We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us. The perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better FIFO or Residential shift roster – Pannawonica Where we’re all welcome 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. At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. About the Role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for Drill Fitters to join the Mobile Maintenance Team at our Mesa J Pannawonica Operation. This is a permanent, residential position based in Pannawonica, working 4 days on, 3 nights on and 7 days off, with either a FIFO or residential option. You will be responsible for carrying out inspections, scheduled and breakdown maintenance to our fleet of heavy mobile drill equipment. What you’ll bring The desire to relocate and live in Pannawonica. A Heavy-Duty Fitter or Plant Mechanic Trade Qualification Comprehensive knowledge of Atlas Copco and CAT Drill Riggs A current manual Australian C class driver's license A strong commitment to safety Eligible to work in Australia without requiring visa sponsorship. It will also be beneficial if you have: Proficient in the use of SAP Western Australian Heavy Rigid driver's license High Risk Work Licenses in LF, WP, CV, DG, C6 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 family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more, Full relocation provided to Pannawonica, Western Australia. Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job. Where you’ll be working In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies. Applications for this role will close on 10/08/2025, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier than stated. gts Australia 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. Every Voice Matters At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI 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.