Casual Opportunity | FIFO ex Perth or Residential Karratha | 12:9 Roster | Partnering with Rio Tinto Rail Operations

Are you an experienced Electrical or Mechanical Maintainer/Operator with a passion for rail infrastructure and heavy machinery? We are seeking skilled professionals to join a high-performing team supporting Rio Tinto's world-class rail operations across the Pilbara.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on some of the most advanced track maintenance equipment in the industry, including Tampers, Regulators and Dynamic Stabilisers, while contributing to the safe and reliable operation of one of Australia's largest private rail networks.
If you're looking for a challenging role, a supportive team setting, and the opportunity to work across diverse locations throughout the Pilbara, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on Offer?
✅ Casual opportunity supporting Rio Tinto Rail Operations
✅ 12:9 Roster (mix of days and nights)
✅ FIFO ex Perth or Residential Karratha options available
✅ Work across Rio Tinto's extensive Pilbara rail network
✅ Supportive leadership team with opportunities for ongoing development
✅ Work with industry-leading rail maintenance technology and equipment

About the Role
Based out of the 2 Mile Facility, you'll be responsible for safely operating and maintaining specialised rail resurfacing equipment while supporting critical track maintenance and renewal projects across the Rio Tinto rail network.
Travel and overnight stays at various locations throughout the network will be required.

Key Responsibilities

- Safely maintain and operate rail resurfacing equipment including Tampers, Regulators and Dynamic Stabilisers.
- Complete preventative maintenance, inspections and fault-finding activities.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and automation-related issues.
- Ensure all work complies with safety, environmental and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Work collaboratively with operational and maintenance stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability and efficiency.
- Assist maintenance and renewal teams in the delivery of resurfacing projects.




- Participate in training and development activities to maintain technical competency.

What You'll Bring
Essential Requirements

- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
- WA A Grade Electrical Licence OR Mechanical Trade Certificate III.
- Certificate II Rail Infrastructure (Resurfacing).
- Minimum 2 years' experience operating Plasser Track Machines.
- Minimum 2 years' experience with Plasser ALC systems (SMART ALC highly regarded).
- Experience with industrial control systems and automation.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities.
- Current Manual C Class Driver's Licence.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in remote environments.

Highly Desirable
- Previous rail industry experience.
- Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence.
- Plasser SMART ALC experience.
- Experience operating:

- Plasser 08-475 4S Unimat
- Plasser 093-X
- SSP 305
- SSP 303
- Certificate III Rail Infrastructure (Resurfacing).

About the Operation
Supporting Rio Tinto's integrated rail operations, you'll be working across a privately owned network spanning more than 2,000km of track servicing multiple iron ore operations throughout the Pilbara. This critical network moves millions of tonnes of ore each year and continues to adopt innovative technologies to improve safety, reliability and productivity.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're an experienced Track Machine Maintainer/Operator looking for your next Pilbara opportunity and want to play a key role supporting one of Australia's leading rail operations, apply today.

Join a team where safety comes first, your skills are valued, and every shift contributes to keeping the Pilbara moving. ?

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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.

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