Operator Cranes

• Join our Major Works team supporting shutdown and major maintenance activities across the Pilbara
  
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits. 
  
• Enjoy an 8/6 FIFO roster while working alongside a team focused on safety, collaboration and continuous improvement. 

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 seeking multiple Crane Operators to join our Major Works team supporting shutdown and major maintenance activities across Rio Tinto's Pilbara operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced crane operators who thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working across a variety of shutdown, maintenance and project based work. You will play a critical role in supporting the safe execution of lifting activities while working closely with supervisors and contractors across multiple operations.

Working as part of a highly skilled team, you will operate a range of lifting equipment while contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of major shutdown and maintenance events.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Supervisor Cranes you will:

• Promote and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and compliance with Rio Tinto standards and procedures.
• Operate a variety of cranes including Franna cranes, slew cranes and larger mobile cranes supporting shutdown and maintenance activities.
• Perform lifting activities in accordance with lift plans and site requirements.
• Assisting with rigging duties.
• Actively using safety system and tools to ensure the safety of yourself and others
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, operations and contractor teams to safely execute planned work.
• Assist with shutdown and breakdown response activities as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and safe work practices across the team.
  
  

About you

We're looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every helpful for success item to apply. If you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.

Required for Success

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Demonstrated experience operating mobile cranes within mining, shutdowns, construction or heavy industry environments.
• High Risk Work Licence with relevant crane operating tickets.
• Current Rigging ticket.
• Experience operating Franna cranes and slew cranes.
• Ability to work effectively in a shutdown and maintenance environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Forklift Licence.
• An Australian "HR" Class Driver’s License, “MC” Licence desirable

Helpful for Success

• Experience operating larger mobile cranes ranging from approximately 130T to 300T capacity.
• MC Driver's Licence.
• Basic SAP experience
• Experience supporting large-scale shutdowns, major works or maintenance campaigns.
• Mining industry experience.
• Knowledge of lift planning and complex lifting activities.
• Experience working with contractors and multiple work groups in operational environments.
  

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 plus annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
• Career development and education assistance to further your technical and leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life's reasons, including annual leave, parental leave, personal leave and cultural leave
• Exclusive employee discounts on banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more
• Domestic relocation assistance may be available
  
  

Where you'll be working

As part of Rio Tinto's Major Works team, you'll support the delivery of large-scale shutdown and maintenance activities across multiple Pilbara operations.

Working alongside experienced crane operators, riggers and maintenance professionals, you'll play a critical role in safely executing lifting activities that support major shutdowns and maintenance campaigns. No two days are the same, with opportunities to work across a variety of sites, equipment and projects while developing your skills within a high-performing team.

Applications close 29/10/2026

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About Rio Tinto

Rio 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 Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQ+ 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.