Track Protection Officer
Core
Ensuring safe work execution on the Rio Tinto Rail Network by managing track protection plans, controls, and authority for heavy maintenance operations like ballast cleaning.
Role type
Senior IC track protection officer (rail maintenance)
Builds
Safe rail maintenance campaigns (ballast cleaning, tamping, renewals)
Domain
Rail infrastructure + heavy haul mining
Required skills
Track protection competency, safeworking systems knowledge, heavy haul rail experience, site risk assessment, emergency response coordination, documentation compliance, authority to stop unsafe work
Preferred skills
Experience with major maintenance campaigns (ballast cleaning, tamping, rail grinding), heavy haul rail operations
Technologies
Rail traffic control systems, safeworking permits, field protection equipment
Responsibilities
Prepare and implement Track Protection Plans, establish and remove field protection controls, conduct pre-start safeworking briefings, coordinate with train control and maintenance crews, monitor site conditions and rail traffic exposure, exercise authority to stop unsafe work, complete required documentation and handovers