Permanent opportunity which includes attractive salary, annual incentives and a range of additional benefits designed to make your life betterUtilize your skills to support environmental compliance through monitoring, testing and data management and be part of a close-knit Health, Safety and Environment teamGladstone-based and enjoy all the perks of living in a coastal locationAbout the RoleWe are seeking a capable and detail-focused Technician Environment to support the delivery of Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL) environmental monitoring and compliance programs.A significant component of this role involves emissions monitoring and stack testing activities across site, including the setup, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of specialist monitoring equipment.
The role also supports environmental sampling programs covering air, noise and water monitoring, environmental data management and land management activities.This role combines field-based monitoring, laboratory activities, and environmental data management, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on work and analytical problem solving.
Working across operational and non-operational areas of site, you will play an key role in helping BSL meet its environmental obligations while supporting continual improvement in environmental performance.Reporting to the Superintendent Environment & Hygiene and working within the Health, Safety and Environment team, you will:Implement, maintain, and complete environmental monitoring and measurement programs to demonstrate compliance with environmental licence requirementsConduct routine emissions monitoring and stack testing of stacks and release pointsCollect environmental samples and monitor data for other environmental parameters such as noise, water and wasteSet up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot specialist environmental monitoring equipmentMaintain environmental monitoring equipment, including servicing, calibration, and routine maintenance activitiesCoordinate land management activities including inspections, weed management, feral animal control, and controlled burns within buffer zone areasEnter monitoring results, maintain environmental databases,



and ensure information is accurately recordedSupport environmental incident response activities and the close-out of corrective actionsReview environmental monitoring results and contribute to continual improvement of monitoring systems and processesWhat You'll BringCurrent unrestricted manual driver's licenceStrong commitment to personal safety and the safety of othersExcellent attention to detail and ability to follow proceduresExperience working in industrial and outdoor environments managing hazards such as work at heights, heat, noise, and dustEffective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across multiple teamsDesirable Skills and ExperiencePrevious experience in stack testing, emissions monitoring, environmental monitoring, or a related technical field highly regarded (training can be provided for a motivated candidate with the right aptitude and attitude)An analytical mindset with the ability to accurately collect, validate and manage environmental dataStrong practical aptitude and confidence working with sampling equipment, instrumentation, pumps, fittings, valves and mechanical systemsAbility to troubleshoot monitoring equipment and resolve technical issues in the fieldComfortable working both outdoors in operational environments and in an office environment managing data and recordsStrong organisational skills and ability to plan and execute work in accordance with schedulesWhat we offerBe recognised for your contribution, you're 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 priorityA competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive programComprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate familyAttractive share ownership planCompany provided insurance coverExtensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging optionsCareer development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitionsOngoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing supportLeave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars,



retail and more)Where you'll be workingOpened in ****, Boyne Smelters Limited is Australia's second largest aluminium smelter with a 1,000-person strong workforce.
Located approximately 20 kilometres southeast of Gladstone at Boyne Island on the Central Queensland coast, BSL produces around 500,000 tonnes of aluminium per annum.Activities at BSL include manufacturing carbon anodes in the carbon plant, aluminium production (smelting) in reduction lines, and casting of molten material into aluminium products ready to ship.
The smelter is connected via a conveyor belt to the Queensland Alumina Limited refinery for the supply of alumina.Boyne Smelters is proud to contribute to the local community alongside the Rio Tinto Gladstone Aluminium sites - QAL and Yarwun refinery - through impactful funding initiatives and regional investment.About Rio TintoRio 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 InclusionAt 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.
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📌 Technician Environment (Gladstone Central)
🏢 Rio Tinto
📍 Gladstone Central