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Track Machine Operator Maintainer - Karratha

Perth, Western Australia💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-05 → 2026-09-26

Core

Operate and maintain track machines (Tampers, Regulators, Dynamic stabilisers) for rail resurfacing and maintenance on Rio Tinto's rail network.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical maintainer/operator (rail infrastructure)

Builds

Rail resurfacing and maintenance services for Rio Tinto's integrated production process

Domain

Mining / Rail infrastructure

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Mechanical engineering trade certificate, rail resurfacing certification (Certificate II), Plasser track machine operation (2+ years), Plasser ALC experience (2+ years), industrial control systems, fault-finding, electrical schematics interpretation, manual C Class Driver's License

Preferred skills

Rail infrastructure experience, Heavy Rigid driver's license, Plasser SMART ALC experience, specific machine experience (08-475 4S Unimat, 093-X, SSP 305/303), Certificate III Rail infrastructure

Technologies

SAP, Plasser ALC systems, industrial control systems

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain track machines per schedule, perform fault finding and rectification, conduct scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance, maintain accurate work records in SAP, support continuous improvement initiatives, participate in training and development

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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