- Work for a global mining company with attractive benefits
- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
- FIFO from Perth – 8 days on, 6 days off roster

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Technician Automation to join our RTIO Sampling Laboratory team at Gudai-Darri. In this hands‑on role, you will maintain, optimise and troubleshoot a highly automated and robotic sample preparation laboratory, working across mechanical and electrical systems, ABB and Schneider equipment, and Scott Automation technology. You will play a key role in supporting the reliability and performance of this specialised equipment through preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs and ongoing technical support.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Supervisor Electrical, the role will see you:

- Perform preventative maintenance, routine servicing and breakdown repairs across mechanical, robotic and automated equipment and systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment faults both on‑site and remotely, completing machine audits and performance adjustments to optimise reliability.
- Maintain and repair robotic sample‑handling systems, crushers, automated pulverisers and other specialised laboratory equipment.
- Support the integration, maintenance and calibration of advanced analytical equipment, including TGA and X‑ray spectrometry
- Work for a global mining company with attractive benefits
- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
- FIFO from Perth – 8 days on, 6 days off roster





We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Technician Automation to join our RTIO Sampling Laboratory team at Gudai-Darri. In this hands‑on role, you will maintain, optimise and troubleshoot a highly automated and robotic sample preparation laboratory, working across mechanical and electrical systems, ABB and Schneider equipment, and Scott Automation technology. You will play a key role in supporting the reliability and performance of this specialised equipment through preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs and ongoing technical support.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Supervisor Electrical, the role will see you:

- Perform preventative maintenance, routine servicing and breakdown repairs across mechanical, robotic and automated equipment and systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment faults both on‑site and remotely, completing machine audits and performance adjustments to optimise reliability.
- Maintain and repair robotic sample‑handling systems, crushers, automated pulverisers and other specialised laboratory equipment.
- Support the integration, maintenance and calibration of advanced analytical equipment,



including TGA and X‑ray spectrometry systems.
- Provide responsive on‑site technical support, including participation in on‑call requirements and guidance to customers and operational teams.
- Maintain accurate service documentation, including technical resolutions, labour, spare parts, consumables, handovers and preventative maintenance recommendations.
- Uphold all relevant safety, compliance and technical standards, ensuring work is completed safely and documentation is appropriately maintained.
- Collaborate with planners, coordinators, technicians and engineering teams to support effective work management, share technical knowledge and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

About you

- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- An A-Grade Electrical Licence with strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on maintenance experience.
- 3–5+ years’ practical experience working with PLC‑controlled machinery, robotics and industrial automation systems.
- Strong technical capability in PLC analysis, diagnostics, fault finding and system optimisation.
- Proven problem‑solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex faults and deliver practical, reliable solutions.

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 bonus
- Comprehensive medical perks including su

📌 Technician Automation (Australia)
🏢 Riotinto
📍 Australia