Patroller Pit

Full-Time permanent position with amazing benefits. Experience as a Pit Patroller is essential to thrive in this role. With a fly-in fly-out workforce of around 850, our team commutes from Perth, Geraldton, Albany and Busselton.

About the role

Are you passionate about technology and excited to work with some of the world’s largest autonomous machines? Do you thrive in a fast-paced mining environment and have a strong focus on safety and production targets? If so, you could be our next Pit Patroller at one of Rio’s largest Pilbara Iron Operations.

In this vital role, you’ll collaborate closely with Central Control to ensure the safety and efficiency of the pit operations. Known as “The Eyes of the Pit,” you’ll be responsible for:

• Surveying and refining roads and locations.
• Responding to AHS faults.
• Working alongside mobile plant operators to proactively manage pit conditions.
• Supporting supervisors with leadership duties as needed.

We’re looking for candidates with experience in similar roles, step-up positions, or Central Control. Familiarity with systems like Frontrunner or Minestar and exceptional communication and leadership skills are highly valued.

As a Pit Patroller / Field builder reporting to the Production Supervisor, your accountabilities will be:

• Undertake daily Pre-task Risk Assessments, perform all tasks in strict accordance to RTIO safety standards and procedures whilst championing a strong safety culture.
• Provide support to the production leadership team with activities such as assisting with and executing PSI’s, leadership in the field interactions, attending Plan of Day and grade control meetings as required and working collaboratively with the Central Controller throughout the shift.
• Attending and correcting AHT faults and obstacle detection events, monitoring fleet performance, identifying hazards and communicating with the supervisors/central control potential safety and production constraints.
• Surveying and refining roads, dumps and locations to ensure safe and efficient haulage.
• Assist Dig unit operators in improving spot times, continuously monitoring windrow heights, post blast inspections, demarcation and Pit signage duties.
• Provide training to other team members and actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll bring:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• An Australian C Class manual drivers’ licence or higher.
• Ability to work safely and cooperatively in a team, demonstrating flexibility to business requirements.
• You must currently be residing in WA.
• Proof of permanent Australian residency with full working rights without the need for sponsorship.

Where you’ll be working:

Operations is located on the lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura and Muntulgura Guruma Peoples in the eastern Pilbara, approximately 60 kilometres from Tom Price. Originally part of Greater Brockman, operations began in 2010 for the Brockman 4 deposit. We are extending the life of our Brockman hub by developing the Brockman Syncline 1 mine project.

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.

Respect and Inclusion:

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQ+ 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.